South Australia · Postcode 5172
Willunga Hill postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 43 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Willunga Hill at a glance vs SA
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Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Willunga Hill ranks: household income is in the top 25% of SA suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in SA.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Willunga Hill vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Willunga Hill | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,055 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $363 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 41 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Willunga Hill is a locality 43 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5172. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Alexandrina.
According to the 2021 Census, Willunga Hill has a population of 150 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,055, above the SA average. The Indigenous population is 3 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Willunga Hill includes a median weekly rent of $363, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 47 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Willunga Hill scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Willunga Hill is part of the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island statistical area in South Australia.
Willunga Hill details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5172 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 150 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,055/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $822/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $363 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 15.1 km² |
| Population Density | 10/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 47 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -35.3130068 |
| Longitude | 138.5765824 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 43 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Alexandrina |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
| State Electorate | Mawson |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 32 (21.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 18 (12.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 35 (23.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 47 (31.3%) |
| 65+ years | 14 (9.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 14 (9.3%) |
| Arthritis | 12 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (6.0%) |
| Cancer | 8 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (2.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (11.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 6 (13.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 16 (35.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (40.0%) |
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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.