Suburbs Buchanan (SA)

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Buchanan SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Buchanan SA is 51 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Buchanan is $412 per week ($21,424 per year). Median rent in Buchanan is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Buchanan has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Buchanan has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buchanan is $498.

There were 1 recorded offences in Buchanan in 2022-23, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (1 offences).

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📍 Buchanan, South Australia — 34.2107°S, 139.0058°E

Crime: Low Med High

Buchanan Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Buchanan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$412/wk
$21,424 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
29years
9 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$498/mo
Avg household size: 3.4 · 1 per bedroom

Buchanan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.2% (24) Female 53.8% (28)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
51 people · 52.1 km²

Households

3.4
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

Buchanan Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
25-29
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Buchanan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 3 dwellings

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

Buchanan Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Buchanan Religion

Lutheran
36.2%
No Religion
29.8%
Uniting Church
23.4%
Not stated
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Buchanan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.5%

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

Buchanan Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 17 people
⏰
Employed part-time
29.4% 10 people
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Not in labour force
20.6% 7 people

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

Buchanan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%

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

Buchanan Occupation

Managers
45.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
27.3%
Clerical & Administrative
27.3%

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

Buchanan Field of Study

Education
57.1%
Management & Commerce
42.9%

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

Buchanan Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Buchanan Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
42.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Buchanan Marital Status

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Married
52.9% 18
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Never married
47.1% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Buchanan Ancestry

English
35.2%
German
21.1%
Australian
19.7%
Other
15.5%
Scottish
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Buchanan School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
82.4%
Primary — Government
17.6%

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

Buchanan Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
5.6% 5
✅
No need for assistance
94.4% 84

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

Buchanan Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.8% 14
—
Not a volunteer
62.2% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Buchanan How People Get to Work

Did not go to work
70.0%
Car (driver)
30.0%

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

Buchanan Car Ownership

2 vehicles
43.8%
3 vehicles
31.3%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Buchanan Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
68.8%
4 bedrooms
31.3%

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

Buchanan Population Mobility

9.3%
moved in the last year
23.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
75.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Buchanan Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
94
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Buchanan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
5
Heart disease
3

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

Buchanan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.7%
$1-$149/wk
21.4%
$150-$299/wk
10.7%
$650-$799/wk
17.9%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Buchanan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
75.6%
Couple — no children
24.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Buchanan Military Service

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Previously served
9.1% 3
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Never served
90.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Buchanan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
42.1% 16
—
Did not provide
57.9% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Buchanan Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
50.0%

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

Buchanan When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Buchanan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.1%
5–14 hours
36.4%
15–29 hours
21.2%
30+ hours
18.2%
Did not do domestic work
12.1%

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

Buchanan Household Size

2 persons
53.8%
3 persons
23.1%
5 persons
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Buchanan Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39
Moved from SA
5

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

Buchanan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Buchanan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 1 total

Fraud
1

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

Buchanan Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Buchanan

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,062/wk
Rent share 19.1%

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Buchanan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Chapman Bore
Pop: 26 Income: $389/wk Rent: $230/wk
Charra
Pop: 26 Income: $1,125/wk
Mambray Creek
Pop: 26 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $169/wk
Muloorina
Pop: 26 Income: $900/wk Rent: $85/wk
Nepabunna
Pop: 26 Income: $325/wk Rent: $100/wk
The Gap (SA)
Pop: 26 Income: $725/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buchanan

What is the population of Buchanan SA?

The population of Buchanan SA is 51 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Buchanan?

The median personal income in Buchanan SA is $412 per week, or $21,424 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.

How much is rent in Buchanan?

Median rent in Buchanan SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Buchanan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buchanan SA is $498. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Buchanan?

The median age in Buchanan SA is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Buchanan a good suburb to live in?

Buchanan is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 51.The median income is $412/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 40175. All dollar figures in AUD.