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Carey Gully SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Carey Gully SA is 428 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Carey Gully is $759 per week ($39,468 per year). Median rent in Carey Gully is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Carey Gully has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Carey Gully has a population density of 41.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Carey Gully is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carey Gully is $2,200.

There were 4 recorded offences in Carey Gully in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Carey Gully Population

residents (Census 2021)

Carey Gully Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$759/wk

$39,468 per year

#4333 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Carey Gully Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (222) Female 48.3% (207)

Population Density

41.9

people per km²

428 people · 10.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Carey Gully Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Carey Gully Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.1% 78 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.9% 61 dwellings

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

Carey Gully Country of Birth

Australia

86.5%

England

8.3%

Greece

3.1%

Germany

2.1%

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

Carey Gully Religion

No Religion

60.2%

Catholic

11.8%

Not stated

9.5%

Anglican

6.5%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Eastern Orthodox

3.5%

Lutheran

2.3%

Buddhism

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Carey Gully Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

66.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.7%

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

Carey Gully Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

25.0%

German

20.8%

Greek

20.8%

Russian

16.7%

Other

16.7%

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

Carey Gully Employment

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Employed full-time

35.1% 125 people

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Employed part-time

22.8% 81 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 10 people

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Not in labour force

39.3% 140 people

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

Carey Gully Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.8%

Certificate III/IV

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.2%

Postgraduate Degree

14.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

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

Carey Gully Occupation

Professionals

33.3%

Managers

24.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.7%

Community & Personal Service

10.7%

Clerical & Administrative

8.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.0%

Labourers

2.7%

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

Carey Gully Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.7%

Engineering

15.4%

Health

15.4%

Society & Culture

11.9%

Education

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.4%

Architecture & Building

7.7%

Creative Arts

4.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.5%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

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

Carey Gully Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Carey Gully Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.2%

$4,000+/wk

19.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Carey Gully Marital Status

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Married

57.1% 216

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Separated

1.6% 6

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Divorced

7.4% 28

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Widowed

4.8% 18

👤

Never married

29.1% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Carey Gully Ancestry

English

28.2%

Australian

24.9%

Irish

9.2%

Other

8.7%

Scottish

8.3%

German

7.1%

Italian

4.3%

Greek

3.3%

Chinese

2.1%

Dutch

1.7%

Russian

1.3%

Welsh

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Carey Gully School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

19.0%

Secondary — Government

15.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

Pre-school

11.1%

Vocational Education

9.5%

Primary — Catholic

6.3%

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

Carey Gully Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 37

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 793

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

Carey Gully Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.9% 100

—

Not a volunteer

72.1% 259

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Carey Gully Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

30.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Carey Gully How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.2%

Did not go to work

12.8%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

Truck

5.0%

Walked only

3.9%

Bus

3.4%

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

Carey Gully Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.5%

1 vehicle

16.9%

2 vehicles

39.0%

3 vehicles

22.1%

4+ vehicles

17.5%

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

Carey Gully Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.0%

2 bedrooms

9.5%

3 bedrooms

59.5%

4 bedrooms

20.9%

5 bedrooms

6.1%

6+ bedrooms

2.0%

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

Carey Gully Population Mobility

6.3%

moved in the last year

29.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Carey Gully Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

816

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Carey Gully Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Carey Gully Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

7.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Carey Gully Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.4%

Couple — children under 15

34.1%

Couple — no children under 15

26.9%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

One parent — children under 15

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Carey Gully Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.1% 4

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Previously served

2.8% 10

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Never served

96.0% 340

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Carey Gully Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.2% 58

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Did not provide

83.8% 299

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Carey Gully Children Ever Born

No children

34.6%

1 child

5.9%

2 children

39.0%

3 children

14.7%

4 children

5.9%

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

Carey Gully When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2017

2019

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

Carey Gully Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.8%

5–14 hours

35.7%

15–29 hours

18.0%

30+ hours

11.9%

Did not do domestic work

13.6%

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

Carey Gully Household Size

1 person

19.9%

2 persons

42.3%

3 persons

14.1%

4 persons

14.1%

5 persons

7.1%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Carey Gully Where Residents Moved From

Same address

387

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Carey Gully Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Carey Gully Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Carey Gully Schools

schools nearby

government

1088

avg ICSEA score

188

total students

Uraidla Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 182 students

1118

ICSEA

Basket Range Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 6 students

1058

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Carey Gully Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,699/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in Carey Gully

Your weekly income

≈ $7,362/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,399/wk

Rent share 17.7%

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Carey Gully vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Cromer (SA)

Pop: 215 Income: $679/wk Rent: $335/wk

Palmer (SA)

Pop: 215 Income: $632/wk Rent: $250/wk

Smoky Bay

Pop: 216 Income: $662/wk Rent: $200/wk

Mintaro

Pop: 218 Income: $759/wk Rent: $295/wk

Port Neill

Pop: 218 Income: $614/wk Rent: $194/wk

Thompson Beach

Pop: 219 Income: $530/wk Rent: $253/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carey Gully

What is the population of Carey Gully SA?

The population of Carey Gully SA is 428 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 41.9 people per km².Carey Gully is ranked #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Carey Gully?

The median personal income in Carey Gully SA is $759 per week, or $39,468 per year.The median household income is $1,699 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Carey Gully is ranked #4,333 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Carey Gully?

Median rent in Carey Gully SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Carey Gully ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Carey Gully?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Carey Gully SA is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Carey Gully?

The median age in Carey Gully SA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Carey Gully a good suburb to live in?

Carey Gully is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 428.The median income is $759/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 40226. All dollar figures in AUD.