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Allendale East SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Allendale East SA is 484 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Allendale East is $703 per week ($36,556 per year). Median rent in Allendale East is $231 per week ($1,001 per month). Allendale East has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Allendale East has a population density of 9.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Allendale East is $1,083.

There were 4 recorded offences in Allendale East in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Allendale East Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$703/wk

$36,556/yr

Median Rent

$231/wk

$1,001/mo

Median Age

35yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Household size: —

Allendale East Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$703/wk

$36,556 per year

#5437 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$231/wk

$1,001 per month

#6792 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Housing

$1,083/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Allendale East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.7% (281) Female 42.3% (206)

Population Density

9.7

people per km²

484 people · 50.1 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,724

Family income/wk

Allendale East Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

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)

Allendale East Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

38.1% 48 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.9% 78 dwellings

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

Allendale East Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Allendale East Religion

No Religion

64.3%

Catholic

11.8%

Not stated

11.0%

Anglican

4.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Lutheran

2.3%

Uniting Church

2.3%

Baptist

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Allendale East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

28.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.8%

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

Allendale East Employment

💼

Employed full-time

36.6% 112 people

⏰

Employed part-time

28.1% 86 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.9% 9 people

🏠

Not in labour force

32.4% 99 people

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

Allendale East Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

68.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.2%

Bachelor Degree

13.1%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

Allendale East Occupation

Managers

25.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.5%

Community & Personal Service

13.0%

Sales Workers

10.4%

Labourers

9.6%

Professionals

9.6%

Clerical & Administrative

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.6%

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

Allendale East Field of Study

Engineering

33.3%

Management & Commerce

17.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.6%

Health

8.8%

Education

8.8%

Society & Culture

8.8%

Agriculture & Environment

7.9%

Architecture & Building

5.3%

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

Allendale East Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Allendale East Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

9.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$4,000+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Allendale East Marital Status

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Married

52.1% 190

↔️

Separated

3.0% 11

📋

Divorced

5.2% 19

🕊️

Widowed

4.4% 16

👤

Never married

35.3% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Allendale East Ancestry

Australian

35.9%

English

35.2%

Scottish

8.8%

German

6.1%

Irish

4.5%

Other

2.5%

Dutch

1.7%

New Zealander

1.5%

Maltese

1.2%

Filipino

1.0%

Italian

1.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Allendale East School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.8%

Secondary — Government

15.7%

Pre-school

13.9%

Secondary — Catholic

11.3%

Primary — Catholic

7.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.1%

Vocational Education

6.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.3%

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

Allendale East Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.2% 36

✅

No need for assistance

95.8% 815

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

Allendale East Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.3% 56

—

Not a volunteer

82.7% 268

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Allendale East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.9%

$450-$599/mo

9.8%

$600-$799/mo

9.8%

$800-$999/mo

13.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

34.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Allendale East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.8%

Did not go to work

9.7%

Car (passenger)

5.9%

Walked only

4.9%

Truck

1.6%

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

Allendale East Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.1%

2 vehicles

34.9%

3 vehicles

34.2%

4+ vehicles

13.8%

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

Allendale East Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.7%

2 bedrooms

11.3%

3 bedrooms

56.7%

4 bedrooms

29.3%

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

Allendale East Population Mobility

7.7%

moved in the last year

26.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Allendale East Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

845

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Allendale East Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Allendale East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

8.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Allendale East Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

57.4%

Couple — no children

21.3%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Allendale East Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.1% 10

👤

Never served

96.9% 317

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Allendale East Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 44

—

Did not provide

86.1% 272

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Allendale East Children Ever Born

No children

20.9%

1 child

3.9%

2 children

45.0%

3 children

24.8%

4 children

5.4%

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

Allendale East When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Allendale East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

23.2%

15–29 hours

19.9%

30+ hours

18.0%

Did not do domestic work

18.3%

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

Allendale East Household Size

1 person

19.5%

2 persons

28.0%

3 persons

17.1%

4 persons

20.1%

5 persons

11.6%

6+ persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Allendale East Where Residents Moved From

Same address

394

Moved from SA

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Allendale East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.9%

Blended family — no other children

8.2%

Step family — no other children

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Allendale East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Assault

Theft

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Allendale East Schools

schools nearby

government

926

avg ICSEA score

134

total students

Allendale East Area School Government

Combined · R-12 · 134 students

926

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Allendale East Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,437/wk

Median Rent $231/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.1%

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

If you earn X in Allendale East

Your weekly income

≈ $6,227/month

Median rent $231/wk

Left after rent $1,206/wk

Rent share 16.1%

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Allendale East vs State & National Average

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Pop: 396 Income: $739/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 633 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 360 Income: $553/wk Rent: $380/wk

Golden Heights

Pop: 271 Income: $725/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 454 Income: $1,095/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Pop: 393 Income: $284/wk Rent: $80/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Allendale East

What is the population of Allendale East SA?

The population of Allendale East SA is 484 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.7 people per km².Allendale East is ranked #5,085 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Allendale East?

The median personal income in Allendale East SA is $703 per week, or $36,556 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,724 per week.Allendale East is ranked #5,437 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Allendale East?

Median rent in Allendale East SA is $231 per week ($1,001 per month).Rent represents 16.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Allendale East ranks #6,792 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Allendale East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Allendale East SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Allendale East?

The median age in Allendale East SA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Allendale East a good suburb to live in?

Allendale East is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 484.The median income is $703/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40013. All dollar figures in AUD.