South Australia · Suburb Profile

Calomba SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Calomba SA is 46 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Calomba is $959 per week ($49,868 per year). Median rent in Calomba is $200 per week ($867 per month). Calomba has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Calomba has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calomba is $1,084.

There were 2 recorded offences in Calomba in 2025-26, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Calomba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Calomba Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$959/wk

$49,868 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,084/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Calomba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.5% (20) Female 56.5% (26)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

46 people · 52.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,374

Family income/wk

Calomba Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Calomba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

38.5% 5 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.5% 8 dwellings

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

Calomba Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Calomba Religion

No Religion

52.5%

Not stated

15.0%

Uniting Church

12.5%

Anglican

10.0%

Catholic

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Calomba Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent

45.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

41.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.5%

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

Calomba Employment

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Employed full-time

45.2% 14 people

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Employed part-time

19.4% 6 people

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Not in labour force

35.5% 11 people

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

Calomba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

69.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.8%

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

Calomba Occupation

Managers

50.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

50.0%

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

Calomba Field of Study

Engineering

57.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

42.9%

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

Calomba Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Calomba Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

30.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

30.0%

$4,000+/wk

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Calomba Marital Status

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Married

59.0% 23

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Divorced

7.7% 3

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Widowed

7.7% 3

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Never married

25.6% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Calomba Ancestry

Australian

46.3%

English

33.3%

German

7.4%

Irish

7.4%

Scottish

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Calomba School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

55.6%

Primary — Catholic

44.4%

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

Calomba Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 103

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

Calomba Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.6% 8

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Not a volunteer

71.4% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Calomba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Calomba Car Ownership

3 vehicles

37.5%

4+ vehicles

62.5%

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

Calomba Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

26.7%

3 bedrooms

46.7%

4 bedrooms

26.7%

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

Calomba Population Mobility

17.1%

moved in the last year

15.2%

moved in the last 5 years

67.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Calomba Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Calomba Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer

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

Calomba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk

18.2%

$800-$999/wk

18.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

27.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

22.7%

$3,500+/wk

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Calomba Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.5%

Couple — no children

36.4%

Couple — no children under 15

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Calomba Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 5

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Did not provide

84.4% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Calomba Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

33.3%

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

Calomba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.8%

5–14 hours

34.2%

15–29 hours

26.3%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

10.5%

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

Calomba Household Size

1 person

28.6%

2 persons

50.0%

5 persons

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Calomba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Calomba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Calomba Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2024

2025

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

Calomba Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.9%

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

If you earn X in Calomba

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $2,050/wk

Rent share 8.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Penola

Income: $804/wk Rent: $198/wk Save: $2/wk

Calomba vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Barunga Gap

Pop: 23 Income: $949/wk

Bungaree (SA)

Pop: 23 Income: $899/wk Rent: $350/wk

Hanson

Pop: 23 Income: $450/wk Rent: $208/wk

Huddleston

Pop: 23 Income: $725/wk Rent: $50/wk

Inkerman (SA)

Pop: 23 Income: $875/wk Rent: $50/wk

Karcultaby

Pop: 23 Income: $575/wk Rent: $95/wk

Compare Calomba

Calomba vs Barunga Gap →Calomba vs Bungaree (SA) →Calomba vs Hanson →Calomba vs Huddleston →

Frequently Asked Questions About Calomba

What is the population of Calomba SA?

The population of Calomba SA is 46 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Calomba?

The median personal income in Calomba SA is $959 per week, or $49,868 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Calomba?

Median rent in Calomba SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 8.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Calomba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calomba SA is $1,084. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Calomba?

The median age in Calomba SA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Calomba a good suburb to live in?

Calomba is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 46.The median income is $959/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.9% 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: 40204. All dollar figures in AUD.