Caveton SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Caveton SA is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caveton is $966 per week ($50,232 per year). Median rent in Caveton is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Caveton has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Caveton has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caveton is $1,311.

There were 2 recorded offences in Caveton in 2025-26, a rate of 56 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Caveton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Caveton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$966/wk
$50,232 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,311/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Caveton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (17) Female 46.9% (15)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
36 people · 43.8 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Caveton Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Caveton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
55.6% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.4% 8 dwellings

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

Caveton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Caveton Religion

No Religion
55.3%
Anglican
13.2%
Baptist
7.9%
Othr Protestnt
7.9%
Pentecostal
7.9%
Uniting Church
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caveton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
42.1%

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

Caveton Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Caveton Employment

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Employed full-time
57.1% 20 people
Employed part-time
14.3% 5 people
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Not in labour force
28.6% 10 people

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

Caveton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.5%
Bachelor Degree
27.3%
Certificate I/II
27.3%

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

Caveton Occupation

Labourers
66.7%
Managers
33.3%

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

Caveton Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
33.3%
Health
33.3%

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

Caveton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caveton Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
44.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caveton Marital Status

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Married
75.0% 24
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Separated
9.4% 3
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Never married
15.6% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caveton Ancestry

English
40.0%
Australian
24.4%
German
13.3%
Irish
8.9%
Scottish
6.7%
Other
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caveton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
45.5%
Primary — Government
27.3%
Vocational Education
27.3%

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

Caveton Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 61

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

Caveton Volunteering

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Volunteer
9.4% 3
Not a volunteer
90.6% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caveton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.8%
Did not go to work
31.3%

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

Caveton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
35.7%
3 vehicles
21.4%
4+ vehicles
21.4%

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

Caveton Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
64.7%
4 bedrooms
35.3%

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

Caveton Population Mobility

16.2%
moved in the last year
18.2%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caveton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
69
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caveton Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
5
Mental health
5

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

Caveton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.1%
$300-$399/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
21.2%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caveton Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.3%
Couple — no children under 15
23.3%
Couple — children under 15
20.0%
One parent — children under 15
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caveton Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caveton Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Caveton When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

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

Caveton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.8%
5–14 hours
26.3%
30+ hours
15.8%
Did not do domestic work
42.1%

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

Caveton Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
52.9%
3 persons
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caveton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
31
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from VIC
3

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

Caveton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Caveton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Caveton Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.9%

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

If you earn X in Caveton

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,137/wk
Rent share 20.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Caveton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caveton

What is the population of Caveton SA?

The population of Caveton SA is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Caveton?

The median personal income in Caveton SA is $966 per week, or $50,232 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Caveton?

Median rent in Caveton SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Caveton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caveton SA is $1,311. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caveton?

The median age in Caveton SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caveton a good suburb to live in?

Caveton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 36.The median income is $966/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% 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: 40236. All dollar figures in AUD.