Avon SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Avon SA is 64 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Avon is $485 per week ($25,220 per year). Median rent in Avon is $200 per week ($867 per month). Avon has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Avon has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Avon is $1,083.

There were 1 recorded offences in Avon in 2024-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Avon Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Avon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$485/wk
$25,220 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 1 per bedroom

Avon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.0% (29) Female 54.0% (34)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
64 people · 50.4 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Avon Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Avon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.3% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.7% 5 dwellings

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

Avon Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Avon Religion

No Religion
46.9%
Uniting Church
18.8%
Christian (other)
15.6%
Catholic
12.5%
Not stated
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Avon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.5%

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

Avon Employment

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Employed full-time
38.6% 17 people
Employed part-time
34.1% 15 people
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Unemployed
6.8% 3 people
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Not in labour force
20.5% 9 people

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

Avon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
68.8%
Certificate I/II
31.3%

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

Avon Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Avon Field of Study

Engineering
26.7%
Agriculture & Environment
26.7%
Management & Commerce
26.7%
Society & Culture
20.0%

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

Avon Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Avon Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
30.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Avon Marital Status

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Married
40.0% 18
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Divorced
15.6% 7
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Never married
44.4% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Avon Ancestry

Australian
39.4%
English
31.3%
Scottish
7.1%
German
5.1%
Irish
5.1%
Italian
5.1%
Other
4.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Avon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.2%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
41.2%
Secondary — Government
17.6%

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

Avon Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.0% 7
No need for assistance
94.0% 110

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

Avon Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.4% 11
Not a volunteer
77.6% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Avon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Avon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Avon Car Ownership

2 vehicles
63.6%
4+ vehicles
36.4%

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

Avon Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
63.2%
4 bedrooms
36.8%

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

Avon Population Mobility

6.9%
moved in the last year
22.0%
moved in the last 5 years
9.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Avon Indigenous Population

2.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
104
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Avon Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Asthma
4
Mental health
4

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

Avon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
24.1%
$150-$299/wk
13.8%
$400-$499/wk
17.2%
$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Avon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
47.2%
Couple — no children
28.3%
Couple — no children under 15
24.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Avon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.9% 11
Did not provide
76.1% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Avon Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
2 children
33.3%
3 children
33.3%

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

Avon When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
4
2001–2010
3

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

Avon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.3%
5–14 hours
19.5%
15–29 hours
26.8%
30+ hours
24.4%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

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

Avon Household Size

1 person
31.3%
2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Avon Where Residents Moved From

Same address
54
Moved from SA
4

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

Avon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Avon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023
2024

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

Avon Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,062/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.8%

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

If you earn X in Avon

≈ $4,602/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $862/wk
Rent share 18.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Avon vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Avon

What is the population of Avon SA?

The population of Avon SA is 64 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Avon?

The median personal income in Avon SA is $485 per week, or $25,220 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Avon?

Median rent in Avon SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Avon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Avon SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Avon?

The median age in Avon SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Avon a good suburb to live in?

Avon is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 64.The median income is $485/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40056. All dollar figures in AUD.