South Australia · Suburb Profile

Armagh SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Armagh SA is 351 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Armagh is $903 per week ($46,956 per year). Median rent in Armagh is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Armagh has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Armagh has a population density of 21.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Armagh is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Armagh is $1,500.

There were 1 recorded offences in Armagh in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Armagh Population

residents (Census 2021)

Armagh Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$903/wk

$46,956 per year

#2089 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Armagh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (173) Female 50.4% (176)

Population Density

21.7

people per km²

351 people · 16.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,115

Family income/wk

Armagh 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

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Armagh Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.7% 57 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.3% 60 dwellings

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

Armagh Country of Birth

Australia

98.1%

England

1.9%

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

Armagh Religion

No Religion

46.4%

Catholic

21.0%

Uniting Church

10.8%

Anglican

8.7%

Not stated

5.2%

Lutheran

4.1%

Pentecostal

2.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Armagh Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.5%

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

Armagh Employment

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Employed full-time

42.8% 113 people

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Employed part-time

28.8% 76 people

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Not in labour force

28.4% 75 people

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

Armagh Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.3%

Bachelor Degree

32.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.7%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Armagh Occupation

Professionals

25.8%

Managers

19.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.6%

Community & Personal Service

10.6%

Sales Workers

6.1%

Labourers

5.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.8%

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

Armagh Field of Study

Education

16.1%

Management & Commerce

15.3%

Health

14.6%

Agriculture & Environment

12.4%

Engineering

11.7%

Society & Culture

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.3%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Creative Arts

5.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.2%

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

Armagh Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Armagh Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Armagh Marital Status

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Married

62.1% 182

↔️

Separated

3.4% 10

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Divorced

6.1% 18

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Widowed

3.8% 11

👤

Never married

24.6% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Armagh Ancestry

English

32.8%

Australian

32.3%

German

10.8%

Irish

8.9%

Scottish

8.5%

Dutch

1.3%

Other

1.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Italian

0.8%

Polish

0.8%

Spanish

0.8%

Hungarian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Armagh School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

40.0%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Primary — Government

18.3%

Secondary — Catholic

6.7%

Pre-school

5.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.0%

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

Armagh Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 23

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 631

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

Armagh Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

34.3% 92

—

Not a volunteer

65.7% 176

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Armagh Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

9.8%

$800-$999/mo

17.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Armagh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.7%

Did not go to work

10.2%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Walked only

3.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.8%

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

Armagh Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.5%

2 vehicles

39.5%

3 vehicles

25.2%

4+ vehicles

16.8%

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

Armagh Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.2%

3 bedrooms

34.4%

4 bedrooms

40.0%

5 bedrooms

9.6%

6+ bedrooms

4.8%

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

Armagh Population Mobility

6.6%

moved in the last year

22.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Armagh Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

644

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Armagh Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Stroke

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Armagh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.5%

$1-$149/wk

6.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Armagh Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.1%

Couple — no children

34.7%

Couple — no children under 15

22.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Armagh Military Service

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Previously served

1.9% 5

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Never served

98.1% 262

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Armagh Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 29

—

Did not provide

89.4% 245

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Armagh Children Ever Born

No children

24.2%

1 child

10.2%

2 children

32.0%

3 children

25.0%

4 children

3.9%

5+ children

4.7%

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

Armagh When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Armagh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.4%

5–14 hours

33.5%

15–29 hours

20.1%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

10.4%

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

Armagh Household Size

1 person

16.3%

2 persons

42.3%

3 persons

19.5%

4 persons

17.1%

5 persons

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Armagh Where Residents Moved From

Same address

309

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Armagh Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Armagh Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Armagh Schools

schools nearby

government

994

avg ICSEA score

428

total students

Clare High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 428 students

994

ICSEA

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

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Armagh Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,774/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.8%

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

If you earn X in Armagh

Your weekly income

≈ $7,687/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,494/wk

Rent share 15.8%

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Armagh vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Anna Creek

Pop: 176 Income: $1,771/wk

Back Valley

Pop: 176 Income: $598/wk Rent: $310/wk

Port Pirie

Pop: 176 Income: $378/wk Rent: $173/wk

Moonta Mines

Pop: 177 Income: $565/wk Rent: $165/wk

Flaxley

Pop: 177 Income: $712/wk Rent: $350/wk

Bradbury (SA)

Pop: 178 Income: $907/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Armagh

What is the population of Armagh SA?

The population of Armagh SA is 351 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 21.7 people per km².Armagh is ranked #5,677 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Armagh?

The median personal income in Armagh SA is $903 per week, or $46,956 per year.The median household income is $1,774 per week.Family income is $2,115 per week.Armagh is ranked #2,089 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Armagh?

Median rent in Armagh SA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Armagh ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Armagh?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Armagh SA is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Armagh?

The median age in Armagh SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Armagh a good suburb to live in?

Armagh is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 351.The median income is $903/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.8% 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: 40041. All dollar figures in AUD.