South Australia · Suburb Profile

Beaufort SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Beaufort SA is 81 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Beaufort is $560 per week ($29,120 per year). Median rent in Beaufort is $185 per week ($802 per month). Beaufort has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Beaufort has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beaufort is $679.

There were 3 recorded offences in Beaufort in 2025-26, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Beaufort Population

residents (Census 2021)

Beaufort Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$560/wk

$29,120 per year

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Median Rent

$185/wk

$802 per month

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$679/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Beaufort Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (44) Female 47.6% (40)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

81 people · 63.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,187

Family income/wk

Beaufort Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Beaufort Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

23.1% 3 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

76.9% 10 dwellings

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

Beaufort Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Beaufort Religion

No Religion

44.2%

Not stated

11.7%

Uniting Church

11.7%

Christian (other)

10.4%

Catholic

9.1%

Pentecostal

6.5%

Anglican

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Beaufort Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.3%

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

Beaufort Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tagalog

50.0%

SAL Tot

50.0%

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

Beaufort Employment

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Employed full-time

40.0% 20 people

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Employed part-time

14.0% 7 people

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Not in labour force

46.0% 23 people

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

Beaufort Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Beaufort Occupation

Managers

50.0%

Labourers

50.0%

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

Beaufort Field of Study

Society & Culture

57.1%

Agriculture & Environment

42.9%

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

Beaufort Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Beaufort Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

18.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

36.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Beaufort Marital Status

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Married

49.2% 32

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Separated

4.6% 3

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Divorced

9.2% 6

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Never married

36.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Beaufort Ancestry

Australian

28.2%

English

28.2%

Italian

6.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.0%

Filipino

6.0%

Scottish

6.0%

German

5.1%

South African

5.1%

New Zealander

3.4%

Irish

2.6%

Other

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Beaufort School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

38.5%

Secondary — Government

23.1%

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

Beaufort Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.2% 6

✅

No need for assistance

95.8% 138

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

Beaufort Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.7% 8

—

Not a volunteer

87.3% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Beaufort Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

16.7%

$600-$799/mo

16.7%

$800-$999/mo

33.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Beaufort How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.1%

Car (passenger)

12.9%

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

Beaufort Car Ownership

0 vehicles

15.2%

1 vehicle

48.5%

2 vehicles

18.2%

3 vehicles

18.2%

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

Beaufort Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.0%

3 bedrooms

52.0%

4 bedrooms

20.0%

5 bedrooms

16.0%

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

Beaufort Population Mobility

23.6%

moved in the last year

49.3%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Beaufort Indigenous Population

5.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

127

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Beaufort Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Beaufort Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

25.0%

$1-$149/wk

10.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

11.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Beaufort Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

56.4%

Couple — no children

27.3%

One parent — children under 15

9.1%

Couple — no children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Beaufort Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

6.5% 4

—

Did not provide

93.5% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Beaufort Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

38.9%

2 children

27.8%

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

Beaufort When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2011–2015

2020

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

Beaufort Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

24.6%

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

Beaufort Household Size

1 person

43.2%

2 persons

27.0%

3 persons

13.5%

4 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Beaufort Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

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

Beaufort Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Beaufort Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Beaufort Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,062/wk

Median Rent $185/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Beaufort

Your weekly income

≈ $4,602/month

Median rent $185/wk

Left after rent $877/wk

Rent share 17.4%

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Income: $475/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $498/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $22/wk

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Beaufort vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Linwood

Pop: 41 Income: $762/wk Rent: $280/wk

Australia Plains

Pop: 41 Income: $418/wk Rent: $233/wk

Bluff Beach

Pop: 41 Income: $820/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bower

Pop: 41 Income: $425/wk

Miranda (SA)

Pop: 41 Income: $825/wk Rent: $245/wk

Mount Hope (SA)

Pop: 41 Income: $762/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beaufort

What is the population of Beaufort SA?

The population of Beaufort SA is 81 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Beaufort?

The median personal income in Beaufort SA is $560 per week, or $29,120 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Beaufort?

Median rent in Beaufort SA is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Beaufort?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beaufort SA is $679. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Beaufort?

The median age in Beaufort SA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Beaufort a good suburb to live in?

Beaufort is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 81.The median income is $560/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 40084. All dollar figures in AUD.