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Weeroona Island Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Weeroona Island Compares
Weeroona Island vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Weeroona Island | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $772 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,038 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 63 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 12.5% +SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Weeroona Island is a locality 210 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5495. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Mount Remarkable.
According to the 2021 Census, Weeroona Island has a population of 117 with a median age of 63. The median weekly household income is $772, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 12.5%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 10 (8.5% of residents).
Housing in Weeroona Island includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,038, with 61 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Weeroona Island scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Weeroona Island is part of the Mid North statistical area in South Australia.
Weeroona Island Details
| Postcode | 5495 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 117 |
| Median Age | 63 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $772/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $480/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,038 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Population Density | 173/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 61 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (8.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -33.1022 |
| Longitude | 138.034 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 210 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Mid North |
| Local Government | Mount Remarkable |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (4.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (2.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 15 (12.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 36 (30.8%) |
| 65+ years | 52 (44.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 30 (25.6%) |
| Diabetes | 19 (16.2%) |
| Asthma | 15 (12.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 10 (8.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (6.8%) |
| Cancer | 6 (5.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 19 (35.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 27 (50.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (14.8%) |
Suburbs Near Weeroona Island
Same Postcode (5495)
More Weeroona Island Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.