Suburbs Arkaroola

South Australia · Suburb Profile

Arkaroola SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Arkaroola SA is 32 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Arkaroola is $1,312 per week ($68,224 per year). Median rent in Arkaroola is $75 per week ($325 per month). Arkaroola has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Arkaroola has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (70% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Arkaroola in 2025-26, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

Arkaroola Map

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📍 Arkaroola, South Australia — 30.1585°S, 139.6370°E

Crime: Low Med High

Arkaroola Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Arkaroola Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,312/wk
$68,224 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$75/wk
$325 per month
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Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: —

Arkaroola Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (15) Female 50.0% (15)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
32 people · 6058.8 km²

Households

—
Avg household size
—
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Arkaroola Age Distribution

0-4
20-24
25-29
35-39
45-49
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Arkaroola Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Arkaroola Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Arkaroola Religion

No Religion
69.6%
Uniting Church
17.4%
Catholic
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Arkaroola Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
42.9%

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

Arkaroola Employment

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Employed full-time
73.7% 14 people
⏰
Employed part-time
26.3% 5 people

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

Arkaroola Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%

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

Arkaroola Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers
33.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
26.7%
Managers
20.0%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%

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

Arkaroola Field of Study

Engineering
53.3%
Management & Commerce
26.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
20.0%

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

Arkaroola Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Arkaroola Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Arkaroola Marital Status

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Married
25.8% 8
↔️
Separated
12.9% 4
👤
Never married
61.3% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Arkaroola Ancestry

English
36.1%
Australian
30.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
16.7%
Scottish
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Arkaroola School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Arkaroola Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 48

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

Arkaroola Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
34.5% 10
—
Not a volunteer
65.5% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Arkaroola How People Get to Work

Walked only
56.5%
Did not go to work
17.4%
Bus
13.0%
Car (driver)
13.0%

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

Arkaroola Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Arkaroola Population Mobility

37.0%
moved in the last year
50.0%
moved in the last 5 years
88.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Arkaroola Indigenous Population

12.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
42
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Arkaroola Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

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

Arkaroola Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
29.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.7%
$3,500+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Arkaroola Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
40.0%
Couple — children under 15
30.0%
One parent — no children under 15
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Arkaroola Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Arkaroola Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Arkaroola Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
37.0%
5–14 hours
37.0%
Did not do domestic work
25.9%

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

Arkaroola Household Size

1 person
50.0%
4 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Arkaroola Where Residents Moved From

Same address
17
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from SA
3

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

Arkaroola Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Arkaroola Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023
2025

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

Arkaroola Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $75/wk
Rent-to-Income 4.6%

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

If you earn X in Arkaroola

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $75/wk
Left after rent $1,550/wk
Rent share 4.6%

Arkaroola vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Good Hope Landing
Pop: 30 Income: $949/wk Rent: $133/wk
Gosse
Pop: 25 Income: $537/wk Rent: $125/wk
Goyder
Pop: 24 Income: $1,104/wk
Greenways
Pop: 35 Income: $966/wk Rent: $155/wk
Gum Creek
Pop: 30 Income: $519/wk Rent: $300/wk
Hacklins Corner
Pop: 29 Income: $762/wk Rent: $100/wk

Compare Arkaroola

Arkaroola vs Good Hope Landing →Arkaroola vs Gosse →Arkaroola vs Goyder →Arkaroola vs Greenways →

Frequently Asked Questions About Arkaroola

What is the population of Arkaroola SA?

The population of Arkaroola SA is 32 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Arkaroola?

The median personal income in Arkaroola SA is $1,312 per week, or $68,224 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Arkaroola?

Median rent in Arkaroola SA is $75 per week ($325 per month).Rent represents 4.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Arkaroola?

The median age in Arkaroola SA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Arkaroola a good suburb to live in?

Arkaroola is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 32.The median income is $1,312/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.6% 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: 40040. All dollar figures in AUD.