South Australia · Suburb Profile

Athelstone SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Athelstone SA is 9,601 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Athelstone is $829 per week ($43,108 per year). Median rent in Athelstone is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Athelstone has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Athelstone has a population density of 1547.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Athelstone is England. The most common religion is Catholic (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Athelstone is $1,733.

There were 73 recorded offences in Athelstone in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (36 offences).

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Athelstone Population

residents (Census 2021)

Athelstone Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$829/wk

$43,108 per year

#3117 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

#2908 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Athelstone Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (4,802) Female 50.0% (4,801)

Population Density

1547.5

people per km²

9,601 people · 6.2 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,267

Family income/wk

Athelstone 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)

Athelstone Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.7% 1,558 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.3% 1,456 dwellings

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

Athelstone Country of Birth

Australia

86.3%

England

5.2%

India

2.8%

China

2.1%

Greece

0.8%

Iran

0.8%

Hong Kong

0.7%

Germany

0.6%

Bangladesh

0.3%

Canada

0.3%

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

Athelstone Religion

Catholic

38.4%

No Religion

36.9%

Anglican

5.5%

Uniting Church

5.4%

Not stated

4.5%

Eastern Orthodox

4.1%

Other Religions Tot

2.6%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Athelstone Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

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

Athelstone Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

40.1%

Mandarin

11.6%

Other

11.1%

Greek

10.3%

Cantonese

8.1%

Arabic

7.8%

IAL Punjabi

6.1%

Hindi

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Athelstone Employment

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Employed full-time

38.6% 2,957 people

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Employed part-time

25.5% 1,949 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 232 people

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Not in labour force

32.9% 2,516 people

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

Athelstone Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.9%

Certificate III/IV

27.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Postgraduate Degree

12.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.3%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

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

Athelstone Occupation

Professionals

35.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Managers

13.9%

Clerical & Administrative

13.4%

Community & Personal Service

10.8%

Sales Workers

5.0%

Labourers

4.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.8%

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

Athelstone Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.8%

Engineering

15.4%

Society & Culture

13.1%

Health

12.4%

Education

10.2%

Architecture & Building

6.1%

Creative Arts

4.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.9%

Information Technology

3.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

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

Athelstone Dwelling Types

Separate house

86.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

11.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Athelstone Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Athelstone Marital Status

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Married

57.1% 4,596

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Separated

2.1% 170

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Divorced

6.8% 545

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Widowed

4.3% 348

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Never married

29.7% 2,390

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Athelstone Ancestry

Italian

22.3%

English

22.3%

Australian

20.4%

Other

9.0%

Scottish

5.2%

Irish

5.0%

Chinese

4.3%

German

4.3%

Greek

2.7%

Indian

1.9%

Dutch

1.4%

Polish

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Athelstone School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

29.3%

Secondary — Catholic

17.4%

Secondary — Government

14.4%

Primary — Catholic

14.1%

Vocational Education

9.1%

Pre-school

8.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.4%

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

Athelstone Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.7% 876

✅

No need for assistance

95.3% 17,885

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

Athelstone Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.1% 1,423

—

Not a volunteer

81.9% 6,437

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Athelstone Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.6%

$300-$449/mo

2.7%

$450-$599/mo

1.7%

$600-$799/mo

3.7%

$800-$999/mo

3.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Athelstone How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Did not go to work

11.1%

Bus

6.1%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Truck

0.7%

Bicycle

0.6%

Walked only

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

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

Athelstone Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.8%

1 vehicle

28.9%

2 vehicles

43.6%

3 vehicles

15.0%

4+ vehicles

9.7%

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

Athelstone Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.3%

2 bedrooms

6.8%

3 bedrooms

50.8%

4 bedrooms

34.9%

5 bedrooms

6.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Athelstone Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

29.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Athelstone Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

114

Indigenous residents

18,790

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Athelstone Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

732

Asthma

317

Arthritis

296

Diabetes

291

Heart disease

271

Cancer

146

Lung condition

127

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Athelstone Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Athelstone Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.5%

Couple — no children under 15

26.4%

Couple — no children

25.8%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Athelstone Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 8

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 13

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Previously served

2.5% 198

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Never served

97.2% 7,661

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Athelstone Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 1,209

—

Did not provide

84.5% 6,612

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Athelstone Children Ever Born

No children

29.7%

1 child

13.5%

2 children

35.9%

3 children

15.9%

4 children

4.4%

5+ children

0.8%

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

Athelstone When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

364

1961–1970

432

1971–1980

200

1981–1990

257

1991–2000

237

2001–2010

550

2011–2015

305

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Athelstone Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.2%

5–14 hours

32.0%

15–29 hours

14.9%

30+ hours

8.8%

Did not do domestic work

22.1%

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

Athelstone Household Size

1 person

18.8%

2 persons

34.0%

3 persons

18.9%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

6.5%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Athelstone Where Residents Moved From

Same address

8,413

Moved from SA

670

Moved — same area (SA2)

110

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from ACT

Moved from WA

Moved from QLD

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

Athelstone Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.9%

Step family — no other children

4.4%

Blended family — no other children

2.2%

Intact family — other children present

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Athelstone Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 73 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Athelstone Schools

schools nearby

government

1082

avg ICSEA score

4,939

total students

Saint Ignatius' College Catholic

Combined · R-12 · 1,421 students

1151

ICSEA

Stradbroke School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 694 students

1111

ICSEA

Athelstone School Government

Primary · R-6 · 368 students

1100

ICSEA

Torrens Valley Christian School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 565 students

1085

ICSEA

Thorndon Park Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 266 students

1069

ICSEA

Rostrevor College Catholic

Combined · R-12 · 985 students

1064

ICSEA

Highbury Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 499 students

1054

ICSEA

Paradise Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 141 students

1022

ICSEA

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

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Athelstone Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,941/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.5%

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

If you earn X in Athelstone

Your weekly income

≈ $8,411/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $1,581/wk

Rent share 18.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Athelstone

What is the population of Athelstone SA?

The population of Athelstone SA is 9,601 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1547.5 people per km².Athelstone is ranked #689 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Athelstone?

The median personal income in Athelstone SA is $829 per week, or $43,108 per year.The median household income is $1,941 per week.Family income is $2,267 per week.Athelstone is ranked #3,117 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Athelstone?

Median rent in Athelstone SA is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Athelstone ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Athelstone?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Athelstone SA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Athelstone?

The median age in Athelstone SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Athelstone a good suburb to live in?

Athelstone is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 9,601.The median income is $829/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 40049. All dollar figures in AUD.