South Australia · Suburb Profile
Bethany SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bethany, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Bethany SA is 146 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bethany is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Bethany is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Bethany has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Bethany has a population density of 15.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Bethany is England. The most common religion is Lutheran (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Portuguese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bethany is $2,300.
There were 1 recorded offences in Bethany in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Bethany Population
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Bethany Demographics
Gender Split
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Bethany Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bethany Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bethany Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bethany Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bethany Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bethany Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Bethany Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bethany Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bethany Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bethany Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bethany Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bethany Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bethany Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bethany Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bethany School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bethany Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bethany Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bethany Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bethany How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bethany Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bethany Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bethany Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bethany Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bethany Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bethany Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bethany Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bethany Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Bethany Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bethany Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Bethany When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bethany Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bethany Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bethany Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bethany Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bethany Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Bethany Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bethany
What is the population of Bethany SA?
The population of Bethany SA is 146 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.5 people per km².Bethany is ranked #7,830 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Bethany?
The median personal income in Bethany SA is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $1,800 per week.Family income is $2,050 per week.Bethany is ranked #3,801 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Bethany?
Median rent in Bethany SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bethany ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Bethany?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bethany SA is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Bethany?
The median age in Bethany SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bethany a good suburb to live in?
Bethany is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 146.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 40099. All dollar figures in AUD.