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American River SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for American River, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of American River SA is 280 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in American River is $491 per week ($25,532 per year). Median rent in American River is $200 per week ($867 per month). American River has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. American River has a population density of 153.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in American River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in American River is $696.
There were 1 recorded offences in American River in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).
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American River Population
American River Median Income & Rent
American River Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
American River Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
American River Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
American River Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
American River Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
American River Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
American River Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
American River Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
American River Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
American River Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
American River Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
American River Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
American River Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
American River Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
American River School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
American River Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
American River Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
American River Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
American River How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
American River Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
American River Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
American River Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
American River Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
American River Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
American River Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
American River Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
American River Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
American River Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
American River Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
American River When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
American River Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
American River Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
American River Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
American River Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
American River Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
American River Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American River
What is the population of American River SA?
The population of American River SA is 280 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 153.6 people per km².American River is ranked #6,165 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in American River?
The median personal income in American River SA is $491 per week, or $25,532 per year.The median household income is $831 per week.Family income is $1,166 per week.American River is ranked #8,291 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in American River?
Median rent in American River SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 24.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.American River ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in American River?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in American River SA is $696. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in American River?
The median age in American River SA is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is American River a good suburb to live in?
American River is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 280.The median income is $491/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.1% 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: 40019. All dollar figures in AUD.