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Back Valley SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Back Valley, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Back Valley SA is 176 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Back Valley is $598 per week ($31,096 per year). Median rent in Back Valley is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Back Valley has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Back Valley has a population density of 3.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Back Valley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Back Valley is $1,638.
There were 2 recorded offences in Back Valley in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).
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Back Valley Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Back Valley Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Back Valley Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Back Valley Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Back Valley Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Back Valley Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Back Valley Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Back Valley Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Back Valley Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Back Valley Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Back Valley Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Back Valley Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Back Valley Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Back Valley Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Back Valley School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Back Valley Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Back Valley Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Back Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Back Valley How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Back Valley Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Back Valley Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Back Valley Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Back Valley Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Back Valley Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Back Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Back Valley Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Back Valley Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Back Valley Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Back Valley Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Back Valley When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Back Valley Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Back Valley Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Back Valley Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Back Valley Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Back Valley Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Back Valley Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Valley
What is the population of Back Valley SA?
The population of Back Valley SA is 176 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².Back Valley is ranked #7,315 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Back Valley?
The median personal income in Back Valley SA is $598 per week, or $31,096 per year.The median household income is $1,202 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.Back Valley is ranked #7,124 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Back Valley?
Median rent in Back Valley SA is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 25.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Back Valley ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Back Valley?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Back Valley SA is $1,638. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Back Valley?
The median age in Back Valley SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Back Valley a good suburb to live in?
Back Valley is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 176.The median income is $598/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.8% 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: 40057. All dollar figures in AUD.