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Ballast Head SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ballast Head SA is 21 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ballast Head is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Ballast Head is $40 per week ($173 per month). Ballast Head has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Ballast Head has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Baptist (38% of residents).

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Ballast Head Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ballast Head Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$850/wk

$44,200 per year

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Median Rent

$40/wk

$173 per month

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: —

Ballast Head Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.8% (7) Female 56.3% (9)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

21 people · 24.0 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,749

Family income/wk

Ballast Head Age Distribution

10-14

20-24

50-54

60-64

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ballast Head Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Ballast Head Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Ballast Head Religion

Baptist

38.5%

No Religion

38.5%

Catholic

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ballast Head Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

42.9%

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

Ballast Head Employment

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Employed full-time

14.3% 3 people

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Employed part-time

71.4% 15 people

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Not in labour force

14.3% 3 people

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

Ballast Head Qualifications

Postgraduate Degree

62.5%

Bachelor Degree

37.5%

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

Ballast Head Occupation

Professionals

100.0%

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

Ballast Head Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ballast Head Marital Status

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Married

41.7% 5

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Widowed

25.0% 3

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Never married

33.3% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ballast Head Ancestry

English

44.4%

Australian

38.9%

Dutch

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ballast Head School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

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

Ballast Head Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.4% 3

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No need for assistance

90.6% 29

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

Ballast Head Volunteering

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Volunteer

62.5% 10

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Not a volunteer

37.5% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ballast Head How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Ballast Head Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

100.0%

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

Ballast Head Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

34.6%

moved in the last 5 years

68.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ballast Head Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ballast Head Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

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

Ballast Head Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk

57.1%

$800-$999/wk

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ballast Head Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15

36.4%

One parent — no children under 15

36.4%

Couple — children under 15

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ballast Head Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

37.5% 6

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Did not provide

62.5% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ballast Head Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

36.4%

5–14 hours

36.4%

15–29 hours

27.3%

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

Ballast Head Household Size

1 person

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ballast Head Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,249/wk

Median Rent $40/wk

Rent-to-Income 1.8%

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

If you earn X in Ballast Head

Your weekly income

≈ $9,746/month

Median rent $40/wk

Left after rent $2,209/wk

Rent share 1.8%

Ballast Head vs State & National Average

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Pop: 32 Income: $537/wk Rent: $60/wk

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Pop: 32 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $75/wk

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Pop: 32 Income: $780/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 32 Income: $1,312/wk

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Pop: 32 Income: $280/wk

Karte

Pop: 32 Income: $560/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballast Head

What is the population of Ballast Head SA?

The population of Ballast Head SA is 21 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Ballast Head?

The median personal income in Ballast Head SA is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $2,249 per week.Family income is $2,749 per week.

How much is rent in Ballast Head?

Median rent in Ballast Head SA is $40 per week ($173 per month).Rent represents 1.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Ballast Head?

The median age in Ballast Head SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ballast Head a good suburb to live in?

Ballast Head is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 21.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (1.8% 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: 40067. All dollar figures in AUD.