South Australia · Postcode 5311
Wunkar postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 170 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Wunkar at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
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.
Detailed comparison table
Wunkar vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Wunkar | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,125 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $175 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $611 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 54 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.8% +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.
Wunkar is a locality 170 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5311. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Loxton Waikerie.
According to the 2021 Census, Wunkar has a population of 51 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $1,125, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, higher than the SA average.
Housing in Wunkar includes a median weekly rent of $175, median monthly mortgage repayment of $611, with 20 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wunkar scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Wunkar is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Wunkar details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5311 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 51 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $677/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $175 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $611 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 263.6 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 20 |
| Australian Citizens | 103.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.4267149 |
| Longitude | 140.3618941 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 170 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Loxton Waikerie |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
| State Electorate | Chaffey |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3 (5.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 6 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 6 (11.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 20 (39.2%) |
| 65+ years | 14 (27.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 6 (11.8%) |
| Asthma | 6 (11.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (9.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (5.9%) |
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 | 5 (20.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 11 (45.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (33.3%) |
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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.