South Australia · Suburb Profile

Appila SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Appila SA is 91 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Appila is $714 per week ($37,128 per year). Median rent in Appila is $123 per week ($533 per month). Appila has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Appila has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Appila is $369.

There were 1 recorded offences in Appila in 2024-25, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Appila Population

residents (Census 2021)

Appila Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$714/wk

$37,128 per year

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Median Rent

$123/wk

$533 per month

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$369/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Appila Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.1% (41) Female 54.9% (50)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

91 people · 120.2 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Appila Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Appila Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

83.3% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

16.7% 4 dwellings

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

Appila Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Appila Religion

No Religion

44.4%

Lutheran

21.1%

Uniting Church

12.2%

Anglican

8.9%

Catholic

7.8%

Not stated

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Appila Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.6%

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

Appila Employment

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Employed full-time

30.4% 21 people

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Employed part-time

29.0% 20 people

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Not in labour force

40.6% 28 people

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

Appila Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

50.0%

Certificate III/IV

30.8%

Bachelor Degree

19.2%

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

Appila Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

34.8%

Managers

21.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

17.4%

Professionals

13.0%

Community & Personal Service

13.0%

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

Appila Field of Study

Engineering

23.5%

Health

23.5%

Agriculture & Environment

17.6%

Education

17.6%

Management & Commerce

17.6%

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

Appila Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Appila Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

25.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

30.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Appila Marital Status

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Married

59.1% 39

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Separated

6.1% 4

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Divorced

4.5% 3

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Widowed

4.5% 3

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Never married

25.8% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Appila Ancestry

Australian

44.4%

English

34.3%

German

9.3%

Scottish

5.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

Irish

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Appila School & University Attendance

Pre-school

31.3%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Primary — Catholic

25.0%

Primary — Government

18.8%

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

Appila Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.7% 16

✅

No need for assistance

91.3% 168

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

Appila Volunteering

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Volunteer

44.6% 33

—

Not a volunteer

55.4% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Appila Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Appila How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.3%

Walked only

20.0%

Did not go to work

16.7%

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

Appila Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.1%

2 vehicles

39.1%

3 vehicles

13.0%

4+ vehicles

21.7%

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

Appila Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.7%

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

41.7%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

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

Appila Population Mobility

11.5%

moved in the last year

14.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Appila Indigenous Population

5.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

149

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Appila Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Cancer

Stroke

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Appila Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

7.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

10.9%

$650-$799/wk

14.5%

$800-$999/wk

16.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,500+/wk

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Appila Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.8%

Couple — no children

35.2%

Couple — no children under 15

14.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Appila Military Service

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Previously served

15.1% 11

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Never served

84.9% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Appila Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.5% 8

—

Did not provide

87.5% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Appila Children Ever Born

No children

18.5%

2 children

14.8%

3 children

51.9%

5+ children

14.8%

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

Appila When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Appila Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

21.3%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

14.7%

Did not do domestic work

26.7%

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

Appila Household Size

1 person

25.7%

2 persons

45.7%

3 persons

11.4%

5 persons

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Appila Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Appila Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2024

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

Appila Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,275/wk

Median Rent $123/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.6%

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

If you earn X in Appila

Your weekly income

≈ $5,525/month

Median rent $123/wk

Left after rent $1,152/wk

Rent share 9.6%

Appila vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Boatswain Point

Pop: 46 Income: $668/wk Rent: $200/wk

Calomba

Pop: 46 Income: $959/wk Rent: $200/wk

Honiton

Pop: 46 Income: $849/wk Rent: $200/wk

Thomas Plain

Pop: 46 Income: $1,050/wk Rent: $100/wk

Thornlea

Pop: 46 Income: $1,050/wk Rent: $180/wk

Leighton

Pop: 46 Income: $825/wk Rent: $180/wk

Compare Appila

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Frequently Asked Questions About Appila

What is the population of Appila SA?

The population of Appila SA is 91 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Appila?

The median personal income in Appila SA is $714 per week, or $37,128 per year.The median household income is $1,275 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Appila?

Median rent in Appila SA is $123 per week ($533 per month).Rent represents 9.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Appila?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Appila SA is $369. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Appila?

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

Is Appila a good suburb to live in?

Appila is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 91.The median income is $714/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.6% 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: 40037. All dollar figures in AUD.