Alford SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Alford, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Alford SA is 159 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alford is $790 per week ($41,080 per year). Median rent in Alford is $200 per week ($867 per month). Alford has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Alford has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Alford is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alford is $587.

There were 3 recorded offences in Alford in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Alford Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Alford Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$790/wk
$41,080 per year
#3745 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$587/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Alford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.1% (94) Female 40.9% (65)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
159 people · 219.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,036
Family income/wk

Alford Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Alford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.9% 40 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
23.1% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Alford Country of Birth

Australia
96.5%
England
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Alford Religion

No Religion
47.8%
Uniting Church
17.2%
Not stated
12.7%
Catholic
11.5%
Anglican
8.3%
Lutheran
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alford Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
24.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Alford Employment

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Employed full-time
34.8% 40 people
Employed part-time
17.4% 20 people
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Unemployed
5.2% 6 people
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Not in labour force
42.6% 49 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Alford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
72.1%
Bachelor Degree
18.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Alford Occupation

Professionals
34.4%
Managers
25.0%
Community & Personal Service
21.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.4%
Labourers
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Alford Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
20.5%
Health
20.5%
Education
20.5%
Management & Commerce
17.9%
Engineering
10.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Alford Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alford Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
11.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.2%
$4,000+/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alford Marital Status

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Married
49.6% 68
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Separated
2.9% 4
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Divorced
19.0% 26
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Widowed
5.1% 7
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Never married
23.4% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alford Ancestry

Australian
42.0%
English
32.6%
Scottish
9.9%
German
7.7%
Irish
3.3%
Italian
2.8%
Croatian
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alford School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
61.9%
Secondary — Government
38.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Alford Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.0% 3
No need for assistance
99.0% 298

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Alford Volunteering

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Volunteer
38.8% 45
Not a volunteer
61.2% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alford Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
42.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Alford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.7%
Did not go to work
21.8%
Other
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Alford Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.8%
2 vehicles
41.2%
3 vehicles
16.2%
4+ vehicles
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Alford Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.5%
2 bedrooms
14.1%
3 bedrooms
49.3%
4 bedrooms
18.3%
5 bedrooms
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Alford Population Mobility

18.3%
moved in the last year
32.4%
moved in the last 5 years
5.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alford Indigenous Population

6.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
18
Indigenous residents
283
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alford Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
14
Asthma
9
Heart disease
9
Mental health
8
Diabetes
6
Lung condition
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Alford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.0%
$150-$299/wk
7.1%
$300-$399/wk
7.1%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alford Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.2%
Couple — no children
35.1%
Couple — no children under 15
13.0%
One parent — children under 15
7.6%
One parent — no children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alford Military Service

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Previously served
5.1% 6
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Never served
94.9% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alford Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.6% 11
Did not provide
90.4% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alford Children Ever Born

No children
32.4%
1 child
8.8%
2 children
29.4%
3 children
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Alford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.6%
5–14 hours
31.9%
15–29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
12.9%
Did not do domestic work
21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Alford Household Size

1 person
32.4%
2 persons
38.0%
3 persons
16.9%
4 persons
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alford Where Residents Moved From

Same address
116
Moved from SA
23
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Alford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alford Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
2
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Alford Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,286/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Alford

≈ $5,573/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,086/wk
Rent share 15.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Alford vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alford

What is the population of Alford SA?

The population of Alford SA is 159 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Alford is ranked #7,594 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alford?

The median personal income in Alford SA is $790 per week, or $41,080 per year.The median household income is $1,286 per week.Family income is $2,036 per week.Alford is ranked #3,745 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alford?

Median rent in Alford SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Alford ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alford SA is $587. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alford?

The median age in Alford SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alford a good suburb to live in?

Alford is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 159.The median income is $790/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40011. All dollar figures in AUD.