Suburbs Borrika

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Borrika SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Borrika SA is 30 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Borrika is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Borrika is $150 per week ($650 per month). Borrika has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Borrika has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Borrika in 2025-26, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Borrika, South Australia — 34.9731°S, 140.0274°E

Crime: Low Med High

Borrika Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Borrika Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$675/wk
$35,100 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.4 · 1 per bedroom

Borrika Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (17) Female 48.5% (16)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
30 people · 181.1 km²

Households

3.4
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Borrika Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
45-49
50-54
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Borrika Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Borrika Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Borrika Religion

No Religion
42.9%
Catholic
28.6%
Anglican
14.3%
Not stated
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Borrika Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.5%

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

Borrika Employment

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Employed full-time
53.3% 8 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.0% 3 people
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Not in labour force
26.7% 4 people

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

Borrika Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.1%
Bachelor Degree
42.9%

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

Borrika Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Professionals
50.0%

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

Borrika Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Borrika Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Borrika Weekly Household Income

$2,500-$2,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Borrika Marital Status

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Married
44.8% 13
↔️
Separated
10.3% 3
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Never married
44.8% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Borrika Ancestry

Australian
48.4%
English
19.4%
German
12.9%
Maori
9.7%
Scottish
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Borrika School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
66.7%
Secondary — Government
33.3%

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

Borrika Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 52

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

Borrika Volunteering

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Volunteer
52.4% 11
—
Not a volunteer
47.6% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Borrika How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Borrika Car Ownership

4+ vehicles
100.0%

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

Borrika Population Mobility

17.9%
moved in the last year
27.6%
moved in the last 5 years
65.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Borrika Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
49
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Borrika Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
4
Arthritis
3

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

Borrika Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
42.9%
$650-$799/wk
21.4%
$800-$999/wk
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Borrika Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
56.0%
Couple — no children
32.0%
Couple — no children under 15
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Borrika Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 4
—
Did not provide
83.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Borrika Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.3%
5–14 hours
47.6%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
23.8%

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

Borrika Household Size

5 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Borrika Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Borrika Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2025

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

Borrika Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,250/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.7%

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

If you earn X in Borrika

≈ $9,750/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $2,100/wk
Rent share 6.7%

Borrika vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Brenda Park
Pop: 15 Income: $462/wk
Farina
Pop: 15 Income: $1,062/wk
Lucky Bay
Pop: 15 Income: $339/wk Rent: $92/wk
Macumba
Pop: 15 Income: $866/wk
Maggea
Pop: 15 Income: $374/wk
Palkagee
Pop: 15 Income: $687/wk

Compare Borrika

Borrika vs Brenda Park →Borrika vs Farina →Borrika vs Lucky Bay →Borrika vs Macumba →

Frequently Asked Questions About Borrika

What is the population of Borrika SA?

The population of Borrika SA is 30 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Borrika?

The median personal income in Borrika SA is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Borrika?

Median rent in Borrika SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 6.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Borrika?

The median age in Borrika SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Borrika a good suburb to live in?

Borrika is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 30.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.7% 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: 40144. All dollar figures in AUD.