South Australia · Suburb Profile

Balgowan SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Balgowan SA is 92 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Balgowan is $479 per week ($24,908 per year). Balgowan has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Balgowan has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balgowan is $563.

There were 1 recorded offences in Balgowan in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Balgowan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Balgowan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$479/wk

$24,908 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

60years

22 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$563/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.6 per bedroom

Balgowan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.2% (58) Female 34.8% (31)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

92 people · 84.1 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,291

Family income/wk

Balgowan Age Distribution

0-4

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Balgowan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

78.4% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

21.6% 8 dwellings

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

Balgowan Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Balgowan Religion

No Religion

33.0%

Catholic

19.1%

Uniting Church

14.9%

Not stated

13.8%

Lutheran

10.6%

Anglican

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Balgowan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

35.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Balgowan Employment

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Employed full-time

22.9% 16 people

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Employed part-time

12.9% 9 people

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Not in labour force

64.3% 45 people

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

Balgowan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.4%

Bachelor Degree

29.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.3%

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

Balgowan Occupation

Managers

19.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.0%

Labourers

19.0%

Professionals

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.3%

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

Balgowan Field of Study

Engineering

30.0%

Architecture & Building

30.0%

Agriculture & Environment

25.0%

Management & Commerce

15.0%

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

Balgowan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Balgowan Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

8.3%

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$500-$649/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$4,000+/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Balgowan Marital Status

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Married

63.9% 53

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Separated

4.8% 4

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Divorced

8.4% 7

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Widowed

7.2% 6

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Never married

15.7% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Balgowan Ancestry

English

43.0%

Australian

29.0%

German

13.0%

Scottish

6.0%

Irish

5.0%

Dutch

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Balgowan Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.6% 13

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No need for assistance

91.4% 139

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

Balgowan Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.1% 20

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Not a volunteer

75.9% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Balgowan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

90.0%

Did not go to work

10.0%

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

Balgowan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.0%

2 vehicles

48.6%

3 vehicles

24.3%

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

Balgowan Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.0%

3 bedrooms

76.7%

4 bedrooms

13.3%

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

Balgowan Population Mobility

20.7%

moved in the last year

43.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

39.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Balgowan Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

148

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Balgowan Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Stroke

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Balgowan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

12.5%

$300-$399/wk

15.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

14.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.8%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Balgowan Family Structure

Couple — no children

68.0%

Couple — no children under 15

16.0%

Couple — children under 15

8.0%

One parent — no children under 15

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Balgowan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.9% 15

—

Did not provide

82.1% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Balgowan Children Ever Born

1 child

30.0%

3 children

70.0%

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

Balgowan When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Balgowan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.5%

5–14 hours

26.2%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

34.5%

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

Balgowan Household Size

1 person

35.9%

2 persons

51.3%

3 persons

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Balgowan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Balgowan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Balgowan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Balgowan Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $860/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Balgowan

Your weekly income

≈ $3,727/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $860/wk

Rent share —

Balgowan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Boatswain Point

Pop: 46 Income: $668/wk Rent: $200/wk

Calomba

Pop: 46 Income: $959/wk Rent: $200/wk

Honiton

Pop: 46 Income: $849/wk Rent: $200/wk

Thomas Plain

Pop: 46 Income: $1,050/wk Rent: $100/wk

Thornlea

Pop: 46 Income: $1,050/wk Rent: $180/wk

Leighton

Pop: 46 Income: $825/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balgowan

What is the population of Balgowan SA?

The population of Balgowan SA is 92 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Balgowan?

The median personal income in Balgowan SA is $479 per week, or $24,908 per year.The median household income is $860 per week.Family income is $1,291 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Balgowan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Balgowan SA is $563. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Balgowan?

The median age in Balgowan SA is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Balgowan a good suburb to live in?

Balgowan is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 92.The median income is $479/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 40065. All dollar figures in AUD.