South Australia · Suburb Profile
Bethel SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bethel, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Bethel SA is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bethel is $875 per week ($45,500 per year). Median rent in Bethel is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Bethel has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Bethel has a population density of 1.0 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bethel is $1,083.
There were 1 recorded offences in Bethel in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Bethel Demographics
Gender Split
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Bethel Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bethel Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bethel Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bethel Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bethel Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bethel Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bethel Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bethel Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bethel Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bethel Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bethel Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bethel Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bethel Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bethel School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bethel Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bethel Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bethel Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bethel How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bethel Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bethel Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bethel Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bethel Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bethel Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bethel Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bethel Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bethel Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bethel When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bethel Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bethel Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bethel Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bethel Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bethel Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Bethel Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bethel
What is the population of Bethel SA?
The population of Bethel SA is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².
What is the median income in Bethel?
The median personal income in Bethel SA is $875 per week, or $45,500 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,150 per week.
How much is rent in Bethel?
Median rent in Bethel SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Bethel?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bethel SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Bethel?
The median age in Bethel SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bethel a good suburb to live in?
Bethel is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 52.The median income is $875/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% 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: 40100. All dollar figures in AUD.