South Australia · Suburb Profile

Altona SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Altona SA is 114 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Altona is $811 per week ($42,172 per year). Median rent in Altona is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Altona has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Altona has a population density of 12.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Altona is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Altona is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Altona in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Altona Population

residents (Census 2021)

Altona Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$811/wk

$42,172 per year

#3416 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Altona Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (60) Female 44.4% (48)

Population Density

12.8

people per km²

114 people · 8.9 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,527

Family income/wk

Altona 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Altona Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.9% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.1% 16 dwellings

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

Altona Country of Birth

Australia

84.9%

England

15.1%

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

Altona Religion

No Religion

49.5%

Catholic

15.2%

Lutheran

13.1%

Anglican

10.1%

Not stated

6.1%

Baptist

3.0%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Altona Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.4%

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

Altona Employment

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Employed full-time

40.4% 36 people

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Employed part-time

25.8% 23 people

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Not in labour force

33.7% 30 people

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

Altona Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.4%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

Bachelor Degree

5.7%

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

Altona Occupation

Managers

34.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.2%

Labourers

13.8%

Community & Personal Service

13.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.3%

Professionals

10.3%

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

Altona Field of Study

Engineering

30.6%

Health

22.2%

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.3%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

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

Altona Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Altona Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

25.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

29.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.1%

$4,000+/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Altona Marital Status

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Married

53.3% 49

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Separated

4.3% 4

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Divorced

5.4% 5

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Widowed

6.5% 6

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Never married

30.4% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Altona Ancestry

English

32.5%

Australian

26.6%

German

16.2%

Scottish

5.8%

Other

5.8%

Dutch

3.2%

Polish

3.2%

Irish

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Welsh

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Altona School & University Attendance

Pre-school

36.4%

Primary — Catholic

36.4%

Secondary — Catholic

27.3%

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

Altona Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.2% 7

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No need for assistance

96.8% 211

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

Altona Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.2% 18

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Not a volunteer

79.8% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Altona Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Altona How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.2%

Did not go to work

20.8%

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

Altona Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.6%

2 vehicles

41.9%

3 vehicles

25.6%

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

Altona Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

27.5%

3 bedrooms

42.5%

4 bedrooms

30.0%

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

Altona Population Mobility

4.8%

moved in the last year

32.4%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Altona Indigenous Population

4.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

208

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Altona Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Altona Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.2%

$150-$299/wk

9.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Altona Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.6%

Couple — no children

36.3%

One parent — no children under 15

11.0%

Couple — no children under 15

9.9%

One parent — children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Altona Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 15

—

Did not provide

83.3% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Altona Children Ever Born

No children

52.2%

2 children

47.8%

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

Altona When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Altona Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.0%

5–14 hours

28.4%

15–29 hours

18.2%

30+ hours

15.9%

Did not do domestic work

20.5%

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

Altona Household Size

1 person

34.1%

2 persons

31.8%

3 persons

18.2%

4 persons

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Altona Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Altona Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Altona Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Altona Schools

schools nearby

government

1031

avg ICSEA score

148

total students

St Jakobi Lutheran School Independent

Primary · R-6 · 148 students

1031

ICSEA

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

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Altona Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,468/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.8%

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

If you earn X in Altona

Your weekly income

≈ $6,361/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,118/wk

Rent share 23.8%

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Altona vs State & National Average

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Pop: 57 Income: $537/wk Rent: $170/wk

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Pop: 57 Income: $1,174/wk Rent: $260/wk

Dudley East

Pop: 58 Income: $612/wk Rent: $150/wk

Keilira

Pop: 58 Income: $979/wk Rent: $50/wk

Kingsford (SA)

Pop: 58 Income: $880/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 58 Income: $784/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Altona

What is the population of Altona SA?

The population of Altona SA is 114 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.8 people per km².Altona is ranked #8,573 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Altona?

The median personal income in Altona SA is $811 per week, or $42,172 per year.The median household income is $1,468 per week.Family income is $2,527 per week.Altona is ranked #3,416 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Altona?

Median rent in Altona SA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Altona ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Altona?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Altona SA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Altona?

The median age in Altona SA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Altona a good suburb to live in?

Altona is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 114.The median income is $811/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% 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: 40016. All dollar figures in AUD.