Region (SA4) · Area profile

South Australia - Outback

877,773 km²

South Australia - Outback has modest household incomes and a below-average share of degree-holders.

It's also marked by a slightly higher share of renters than usual and a modest population.

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📍 South Australia - Outback, Region (SA4)

Demographics & Identity

Total population82,646▼ -2.3%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +7.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population11.7%People aged 65 and over19.0%Children under 1518.6%People in a de facto relationship14.7%▲ +9.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)26.9%

Young adults (25–44)24.9%

Seniors (65+)19.0%

Children (0–14)18.6%

Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (9%).

Married43%
Never married38%
Divorced9%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (4%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia81.0%

England3.2%

Philippines0.9%

New Zealand0.8%

India0.7%

South Africa0.4%

Italy0.2%

China0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (35%) and Scottish (8%).

Australian39.0%

English37.6%

Scottish8.7%

German7.7%

Irish7.5%

Italian1.9%

Dutch1.4%

Filipino1.2%

Greek0.8%

Indian0.6%

Language

People using another language at home8.3%

Language used at home

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Punjabi (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only83.1%

Punjabi0.4%

Tagalog0.4%

Greek0.3%

Italian0.2%

Mandarin0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion48.5%

Religious affiliation

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (43%) and Other religions (1%).

No religion55%
Christianity43%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.5%

Highest year of school

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 11 (24%) and Year 10 (21%).

Year 1237.8%

Year 1121.4%

Year 1019.1%

Year 9 or below11.6%

Highest qualification level

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 53%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV39.7%

Bachelor degree14.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.0%

Certificate I / II3.4%

Postgraduate degree3.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.2%

Field of qualification

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Engineering & related at 25%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related19.4%

Management & commerce11.5%

Society & culture10.5%

Health10.0%

Education8.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.4%

Architecture & building4.8%

Agriculture & environment3.4%

Creative arts1.3%

Natural & physical sciences1.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$704▲ +33.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,283▲ +29.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,688▲ +33.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.9%

Household income distribution

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49929.8%

$1,500–$2,99925.7%

Under $65021.7%

$3,000–$3,9997.3%

$4,000 or more5.6%

Personal income distribution

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Under $650 at 47%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65041.8%

$650–$1,49929.0%

$1,500–$2,99915.2%

$3,000 or more2.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.8%People with a mental health condition8.1%People needing help with daily activities5.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is None at 66%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None58.9%

One condition19.4%

Two conditions6.6%

Three or more3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis9.6%

Asthma9.3%

Mental health8.1%

Other condition7.0%

Diabetes6.5%

Heart disease4.5%

Cancer2.9%

Lung condition2.3%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.8%People providing unpaid care12.0%People caring for children unpaid26.2%People who served in the Defence Force2.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families17.0%People living alone33.1%▲ +9.6%since 2011

Family composition

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Household size

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (33%) and 3 people (12%).

2 people35.4%

1 person33.1%

3 people12.5%

4 people11.1%

5 people5.3%

6 or more2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$190▲ +26.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,157▼ -9.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting34.5%Homes owned outright32.7%Separate (detached) houses78.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.0%▲ +1.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Rented at 35%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (28%).

Rented35%
Owned outright33%
Owned with a mortgage28%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Separate house at 79%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (16%) and Flat or apartment (4%).

Separate house79%
Townhouse / semi-detached16%
Flat or apartment4%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 56%, followed by 4 bedrooms (20%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms54.9%

4 bedrooms19.6%

2 bedrooms15.7%

1 bedroom3.7%

5 or more3.5%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Under $200 at 52%, followed by $200–$349 (40%) and $350–$549 (8%).

Under $20048.8%

$200–$34937.6%

$350–$5497.5%

$550–$7490.3%

$750 or more0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by Under $1,000 (39%) and $1,800–$2,999 (15%).

$1,000–$1,79939.8%

Under $1,00036.5%

$1,800–$2,99914.4%

$3,000 or more3.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.8%▼ -12.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 35%, followed by 1 vehicle (35%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles35.2%

1 vehicle35.1%

3 vehicles13.3%

No vehicle8.8%

4 or more7.6%

How people get to work

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Worked at home (7%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)64.7%

Worked at home6.2%

Walked6.0%

Car (passenger)5.2%

Bus1.4%

Bicycle0.6%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.4%Recent arrivals from overseas12.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.7%Labour-force participation56.5%Employed full-time59.2%

Industries people work in

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (11%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance13.4%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing10.8%

Retail trade9.4%

Education & training9.1%

Construction8.0%

Mining7.5%

Accommodation & food6.9%

Public administration & safety5.9%

Manufacturing5.9%

Transport & warehousing4.4%

Occupations people work in

In South Australia - Outback, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 15%, followed by Managers (15%) and Professionals (15%).

Technicians & trades15.1%

Managers14.3%

Professionals14.3%

Community & personal service13.3%

Labourers12.7%

Machinery operators & drivers10.2%

Clerical & administrative9.7%

Sales workers8.1%

Areas within South Australia - Outback

Eyre Peninsula and South West Outback - North and East

Nearby areas

Barossa - Yorke - Mid North Adelaide - North Adelaide - West Adelaide - Central and Hills Adelaide - South South Australia - South East North West Queensland - Outback

👥 Demographics & Identity