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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
Alford Median Income & Rent
Alford Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Alford Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Alford Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Alford Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Alford Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Alford Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Alford Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Alford Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Alford Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Alford Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Alford Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Alford Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Alford Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Alford Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Alford School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Alford Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Alford Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Alford Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Alford How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Alford Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Alford Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Alford Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Alford Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Alford Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Alford Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Alford Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Alford Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Alford Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Alford Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Alford Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Alford Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Alford Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Alford Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Alford Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Alford Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.