South Australia · Suburb Profile

Arthurton SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Arthurton SA is 157 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Arthurton is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Median rent in Arthurton is $170 per week ($737 per month). Arthurton has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Arthurton has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arthurton is $650.

There were 6 recorded offences in Arthurton in 2024-25, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Arthurton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Arthurton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$737/wk

$38,324 per year

#4796 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$170/wk

$737 per month

#8038 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$650/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Arthurton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (80) Female 50.6% (82)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

157 people · 145.0 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,031

Family income/wk

Arthurton 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Arthurton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.0% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.0% 20 dwellings

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

Arthurton Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Arthurton Religion

No Religion

38.6%

Uniting Church

26.8%

Catholic

11.1%

Not stated

8.5%

Anglican

5.9%

Lutheran

4.6%

SB OSB NRA SB

2.6%

Pentecostal

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Arthurton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

28.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.7%

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

Arthurton Employment

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Employed full-time

40.4% 46 people

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Employed part-time

18.4% 21 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 3 people

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Not in labour force

38.6% 44 people

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

Arthurton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.6%

Bachelor Degree

23.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.9%

Postgraduate Degree

9.4%

Certificate I/II

4.7%

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

Arthurton Occupation

Managers

41.5%

Professionals

24.5%

Community & Personal Service

20.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.5%

Clerical & Administrative

5.7%

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

Arthurton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.4%

Health

17.8%

Agriculture & Environment

13.3%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.1%

Architecture & Building

8.9%

Education

6.7%

Engineering

6.7%

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

Arthurton Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Arthurton Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

14.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.6%

$4,000+/wk

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Arthurton Marital Status

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Married

54.9% 73

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Divorced

8.3% 11

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Widowed

6.8% 9

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Never married

30.1% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Arthurton Ancestry

Australian

37.9%

English

34.0%

German

7.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.3%

Scottish

4.9%

Other

4.4%

Irish

3.4%

Dutch

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Arthurton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

39.1%

Vocational Education

26.1%

Primary — Government

17.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

17.4%

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

Arthurton Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.0% 6

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No need for assistance

98.0% 290

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

Arthurton Volunteering

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Volunteer

33.3% 42

—

Not a volunteer

66.7% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Arthurton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

33.3%

$600-$799/mo

33.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Arthurton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.8%

Walked only

16.1%

Did not go to work

7.1%

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

Arthurton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.8%

2 vehicles

40.3%

3 vehicles

18.1%

4+ vehicles

20.8%

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

Arthurton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.5%

2 bedrooms

9.4%

3 bedrooms

42.2%

4 bedrooms

35.9%

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

Arthurton Population Mobility

2.1%

moved in the last year

15.8%

moved in the last 5 years

10.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Arthurton Indigenous Population

6.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

267

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Arthurton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Arthurton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$300-$399/wk

9.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Arthurton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.0%

Couple — no children

37.9%

Couple — no children under 15

18.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Arthurton Military Service

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Previously served

8.8% 11

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Never served

91.2% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Arthurton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 18

—

Did not provide

85.4% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Arthurton Children Ever Born

No children

30.8%

2 children

35.9%

3 children

25.6%

4 children

7.7%

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

Arthurton When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Arthurton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

35.0%

15–29 hours

17.1%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

14.6%

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

Arthurton Household Size

1 person

28.3%

2 persons

43.3%

3 persons

6.7%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Arthurton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

137

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

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

Arthurton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.4%

Step family — no other children

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Arthurton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Arthurton Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,437/wk

Median Rent $170/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.8%

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

If you earn X in Arthurton

Your weekly income

≈ $6,227/month

Median rent $170/wk

Left after rent $1,267/wk

Rent share 11.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Novar Gardens

Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $5/wk

Arthurton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Cockaleechie

Pop: 79 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $175/wk

Magdala

Pop: 79 Income: $956/wk Rent: $320/wk

Sanderston

Pop: 79 Income: $479/wk

Dingabledinga

Pop: 80 Income: $880/wk Rent: $225/wk

Gulnare

Pop: 80 Income: $900/wk

Angas Plains

Pop: 81 Income: $488/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arthurton

What is the population of Arthurton SA?

The population of Arthurton SA is 157 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Arthurton is ranked #7,639 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Arthurton?

The median personal income in Arthurton SA is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $2,031 per week.Arthurton is ranked #4,796 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Arthurton?

Median rent in Arthurton SA is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 11.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Arthurton ranks #8,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Arthurton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arthurton SA is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Arthurton?

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

Is Arthurton a good suburb to live in?

Arthurton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 157.The median income is $737/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.8% 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: 40043. All dollar figures in AUD.