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 Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bethel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$875/wk
$45,500 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bethel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.7% (30) Female 42.3% (22)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
52 people · 54.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,150
Family income/wk

Bethel Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bethel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
71.4% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.6% 4 dwellings

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

Bethel Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bethel Religion

No Religion
34.9%
Lutheran
27.9%
Anglican
14.0%
Uniting Church
14.0%
Catholic
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bethel Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.0%

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

Bethel Employment

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Employed full-time
41.2% 14 people
Employed part-time
11.8% 4 people
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Not in labour force
47.1% 16 people

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

Bethel Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.2%
Certificate I/II
16.7%

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

Bethel Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
50.0%
Managers
27.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
22.2%

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

Bethel Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
47.1%
Engineering
35.3%
Education
17.6%

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

Bethel Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bethel Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
15.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bethel Marital Status

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Married
43.5% 20
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Separated
8.7% 4
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Divorced
13.0% 6
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Never married
34.8% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bethel Ancestry

Australian
40.7%
English
35.6%
German
8.5%
Irish
5.1%
New Zealander
5.1%
Scottish
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bethel School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Secondary — Government
42.9%

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

Bethel Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 71

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

Bethel Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.6% 12
Not a volunteer
71.4% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bethel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
57.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bethel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Bethel Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.0%
2 vehicles
32.0%
3 vehicles
40.0%
4+ vehicles
12.0%

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

Bethel Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
22.2%
3 bedrooms
61.1%
4 bedrooms
16.7%

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

Bethel Population Mobility

10.4%
moved in the last year
28.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bethel Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
77
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bethel Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
4
Mental health
4
Arthritis
3

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

Bethel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
17.1%
$650-$799/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bethel Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.8%
Couple — children under 15
30.8%
Couple — no children under 15
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bethel Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
29.7% 11
Did not provide
70.3% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bethel When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1981–1990
3

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

Bethel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.3%
5–14 hours
19.0%
15–29 hours
23.8%
30+ hours
11.9%
Did not do domestic work
31.0%

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

Bethel Household Size

1 person
37.5%
2 persons
41.7%
3 persons
20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bethel Where Residents Moved From

Same address
43
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Bethel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bethel Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bethel Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.3%

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

If you earn X in Bethel

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,625/wk
Rent share 13.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bethel vs State & National Average

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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.