Buckland Park SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Buckland Park SA is 99 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Buckland Park is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Buckland Park is $291 per week ($1,261 per month). Buckland Park has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Buckland Park has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Buddhism (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buckland Park is $1,764.

There were 7 recorded offences in Buckland Park in 2025-26, a rate of 71 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Buckland Park Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Buckland Park Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$749/wk
$38,948 per year
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Median Rent
$291/wk
$1,261 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,764/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Buckland Park Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (50) Female 49.0% (48)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
99 people · 56.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Buckland Park Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Buckland Park Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.2% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.8% 11 dwellings

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

Buckland Park Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Buckland Park Religion

Buddhism
27.8%
Catholic
25.8%
No Religion
10.3%
Eastern Orthodox
9.3%
Not stated
9.3%
Christian (other)
7.2%
Uniting Church
5.2%
Anglican
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Buckland Park Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.4%

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

Buckland Park Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese
63.6%
Greek
22.7%
Tamil
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Buckland Park Employment

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Employed full-time
29.0% 20 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 16 people
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Unemployed
4.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
43.5% 30 people

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

Buckland Park Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
80.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%

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

Buckland Park Occupation

Managers
46.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
30.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.1%

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

Buckland Park Field of Study

Management & Commerce
53.3%
Engineering
26.7%
Agriculture & Environment
20.0%

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

Buckland Park Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Buckland Park Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
20.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Buckland Park Marital Status

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Married
63.9% 53
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Divorced
9.6% 8
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Never married
26.5% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Buckland Park Ancestry

English
22.4%
Vietnamese
18.1%
Australian
12.1%
Other
10.3%
Italian
9.5%
Greek
7.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.0%
Scottish
3.4%
German
2.6%
Irish
2.6%
New Zealander
2.6%
Polish
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Buckland Park School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
50.0%
Primary — Government
25.0%
Vocational Education
25.0%

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

Buckland Park Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.6% 15
No need for assistance
91.4% 159

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

Buckland Park Volunteering

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Volunteer
12.3% 10
Not a volunteer
87.7% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Buckland Park Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
62.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Buckland Park How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
44.7%
Walked only
18.4%
Other
13.2%
Did not go to work
13.2%
Truck
10.5%

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

Buckland Park Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.4%
2 vehicles
19.4%
3 vehicles
30.6%
4+ vehicles
30.6%

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

Buckland Park Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.2%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
30.3%
5 bedrooms
21.2%

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

Buckland Park Population Mobility

7.6%
moved in the last year
25.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Buckland Park Indigenous Population

3.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
7
Indigenous residents
171
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Buckland Park Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Diabetes
7
Asthma
4
Heart disease
3

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

Buckland Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.2%
$300-$399/wk
8.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
19.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Buckland Park Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.8%
Couple — no children under 15
32.9%
Couple — children under 15
26.3%
One parent — children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Buckland Park Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.3% 7
Did not provide
90.7% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Buckland Park Children Ever Born

No children
40.0%
1 child
30.0%
2 children
30.0%

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

Buckland Park When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1981–1990
7
1991–2000
5
2001–2010
9
2011–2015
8

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

Buckland Park Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.0%
5–14 hours
24.3%
15–29 hours
16.2%
30+ hours
4.1%
Did not do domestic work
32.4%

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

Buckland Park Household Size

1 person
14.3%
2 persons
35.7%
3 persons
25.0%
4 persons
14.3%
6+ persons
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Buckland Park Where Residents Moved From

Same address
85
Moved from SA
9
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Buckland Park Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Buckland Park Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Theft
4
Property Damage
2
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Buckland Park Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,775/wk
Median Rent $291/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.4%

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

If you earn X in Buckland Park

≈ $7,692/month
Median rent $291/wk
Left after rent $1,484/wk
Rent share 16.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Buckland Park vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buckland Park

What is the population of Buckland Park SA?

The population of Buckland Park SA is 99 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Buckland Park?

The median personal income in Buckland Park SA is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,775 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Buckland Park?

Median rent in Buckland Park SA is $291 per week ($1,261 per month).Rent represents 16.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Buckland Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Buckland Park SA is $1,764. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Buckland Park?

The median age in Buckland Park SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Buckland Park a good suburb to live in?

Buckland Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 99.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.4% 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: 40178. All dollar figures in AUD.