Wirrabara 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 Wirrabara Compares
Wirrabara vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Wirrabara | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $900 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $867 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 60 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.4% +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.
Wirrabara is a locality 213 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5481. It falls within the Barossa - Yorke - Mid North region. The local government area is Mount Remarkable.
According to the 2021 Census, Wirrabara has a population of 353 with a median age of 60. The median weekly household income is $900, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 17 (4.8% of residents).
Housing in Wirrabara includes a median weekly rent of $150, median monthly mortgage repayment of $867, with 175 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wirrabara scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Wirrabara is part of the Mid North statistical area in South Australia.
Wirrabara Details
| Postcode | 5481 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 353 |
| Median Age | 60 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $548/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 224.6 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 175 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 17 (4.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.031 |
| Longitude | 138.268 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 213 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 | 31 (8.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 24 (6.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 38 (10.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 134 (38.0%) |
| 65+ years | 136 (38.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 63 (17.8%) |
| Asthma | 32 (9.1%) |
| Diabetes | 30 (8.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 22 (6.2%) |
| Cancer | 19 (5.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (4.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (2.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 51 (29.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 56 (32.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 61 (35.3%) |
Suburbs Near Wirrabara
Same Postcode (5481)
More Wirrabara 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.