Alma SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Alma SA is 66 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alma is $1,083 per week ($56,316 per year). Median rent in Alma is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Alma has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Alma has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alma is $975.

There were 1 recorded offences in Alma in 2023-24, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Alma Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Alma Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,083/wk
$56,316 per year
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Median Rent
$290/wk
$1,257 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 3.5 · 1 per bedroom

Alma Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.1% (38) Female 44.9% (31)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
66 people · 102.8 km²

Households

3.5
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,625
Family income/wk

Alma Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Alma Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
43.8% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
56.3% 9 dwellings

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

Alma Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Alma Religion

No Religion
59.7%
Catholic
16.7%
Uniting Church
13.9%
Christian (other)
5.6%
Anglican
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alma Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%

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

Alma Employment

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Employed full-time
44.4% 20 people
Employed part-time
28.9% 13 people
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Not in labour force
26.7% 12 people

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

Alma Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
53.8%
Certificate III/IV
34.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.5%

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

Alma Occupation

Professionals
39.3%
Managers
28.6%
Community & Personal Service
21.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.7%

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

Alma Field of Study

Management & Commerce
34.6%
Engineering
19.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
11.5%
Agriculture & Environment
11.5%
Health
11.5%
Society & Culture
11.5%

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

Alma Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alma Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
27.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
22.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
16.7%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alma Marital Status

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Married
51.1% 24
↔️
Separated
10.6% 5
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Divorced
10.6% 5
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Never married
27.7% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alma Ancestry

English
36.5%
Australian
33.3%
Irish
12.5%
Scottish
9.4%
German
4.2%
Other
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alma School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
44.1%
Secondary — Government
23.5%
Primary — Catholic
20.6%
Pre-school
11.8%

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

Alma Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.0% 8
No need for assistance
94.0% 125

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

Alma Volunteering

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Volunteer
40.4% 19
Not a volunteer
59.6% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alma How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.7%
Did not go to work
14.3%

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

Alma Car Ownership

2 vehicles
38.5%
3 vehicles
38.5%
4+ vehicles
23.1%

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

Alma Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.6%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
36.4%

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

Alma Population Mobility

4.5%
moved in the last year
36.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
77.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alma Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
126
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alma Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

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

Alma Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
8.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
13.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alma Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
65.6%
Couple — no children under 15
18.8%
Couple — no children
9.4%
One parent — no children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alma Military Service

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Previously served
8.2% 4
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Never served
91.8% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alma Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.9% 7
Did not provide
85.1% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alma When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Alma Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
34.0%
5–14 hours
38.0%
15–29 hours
8.0%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
8.0%

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

Alma Household Size

2 persons
70.0%
5 persons
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alma Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alma Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023

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

Alma Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,166/wk
Median Rent $290/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.4%

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

If you earn X in Alma

≈ $9,386/month
Median rent $290/wk
Left after rent $1,876/wk
Rent share 13.4%

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Alma vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alma

What is the population of Alma SA?

The population of Alma SA is 66 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Alma?

The median personal income in Alma SA is $1,083 per week, or $56,316 per year.The median household income is $2,166 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.

How much is rent in Alma?

Median rent in Alma SA is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 13.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Alma?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alma SA is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alma?

The median age in Alma SA is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alma a good suburb to live in?

Alma is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 66.The median income is $1,083/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.4% 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: 40015. All dollar figures in AUD.