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Chaffey SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Chaffey SA is 189 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chaffey is $693 per week ($36,036 per year). Median rent in Chaffey is $225 per week ($975 per month). Chaffey has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Chaffey has a population density of 12.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Chaffey is Greece. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chaffey is $1,083.

There were 2 recorded offences in Chaffey in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Chaffey Population

residents (Census 2021)

Chaffey Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$693/wk

$36,036 per year

#5619 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Chaffey Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (102) Female 47.2% (91)

Population Density

12.6

people per km²

189 people · 15.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,859

Family income/wk

Chaffey 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Chaffey Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.1% 41 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.9% 21 dwellings

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

Chaffey Country of Birth

Australia

96.8%

Greece

3.2%

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

Chaffey Religion

No Religion

47.5%

Eastern Orthodox

13.3%

Catholic

12.2%

Anglican

7.7%

Uniting Church

6.6%

Not stated

5.5%

Lutheran

4.4%

Christian (other)

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chaffey Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

27.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.0%

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

Chaffey Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

55.6%

Italian

44.4%

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

Chaffey Employment

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Employed full-time

37.2% 55 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 37 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 3 people

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Not in labour force

35.8% 53 people

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

Chaffey Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

70.5%

Bachelor Degree

18.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.4%

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

Chaffey Occupation

Community & Personal Service

25.0%

Managers

19.2%

Labourers

15.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.5%

Professionals

11.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.6%

Clerical & Administrative

5.8%

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

Chaffey Field of Study

Engineering

22.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

19.5%

Society & Culture

14.6%

Management & Commerce

14.6%

Architecture & Building

12.2%

Health

9.8%

Agriculture & Environment

7.3%

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

Chaffey Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chaffey Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

6.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chaffey Marital Status

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Married

42.4% 73

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Separated

9.3% 16

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Divorced

9.9% 17

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Widowed

4.7% 8

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Never married

33.7% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chaffey Ancestry

English

33.6%

Australian

27.2%

German

11.2%

Irish

5.6%

Scottish

5.6%

Greek

5.2%

Dutch

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.8%

Other

2.4%

Italian

2.0%

Croatian

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chaffey School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.0%

Secondary — Government

32.0%

Pre-school

20.0%

Vocational Education

12.0%

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

Chaffey Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.3% 8

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 334

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

Chaffey Volunteering

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Volunteer

7.6% 12

—

Not a volunteer

92.4% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chaffey Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

42.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chaffey How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

91.3%

Did not go to work

8.8%

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

Chaffey Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.1%

2 vehicles

41.7%

3 vehicles

23.6%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

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

Chaffey Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.4%

3 bedrooms

60.7%

4 bedrooms

16.4%

5 bedrooms

6.6%

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

Chaffey Population Mobility

4.8%

moved in the last year

20.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chaffey Indigenous Population

3.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

348

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chaffey Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Chaffey Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

9.6%

$300-$399/wk

7.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chaffey Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.0%

Couple — children under 15

25.9%

Couple — no children under 15

21.0%

One parent — no children under 15

8.6%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chaffey Military Service

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Previously served

3.1% 5

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Never served

96.9% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Chaffey Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.7% 20

—

Did not provide

87.3% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chaffey Children Ever Born

No children

18.0%

1 child

21.3%

2 children

29.5%

3 children

21.3%

4 children

9.8%

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

Chaffey When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

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

Chaffey Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.2%

5–14 hours

27.8%

15–29 hours

16.6%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

24.9%

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

Chaffey Household Size

1 person

17.1%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

18.6%

4 persons

12.9%

5 persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chaffey Where Residents Moved From

Same address

159

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Chaffey Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.3%

Step family — no other children

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chaffey Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Chaffey Schools

schools nearby

government

945

avg ICSEA score

131

total students

Renmark North School Government

Primary · R-6 · 131 students

945

ICSEA

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

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Chaffey Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,708/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.2%

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

If you earn X in Chaffey

Your weekly income

≈ $7,401/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $1,483/wk

Rent share 13.2%

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Income: $664/wk Rent: $221/wk Save: $4/wk

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Chaffey vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Emu Bay

Pop: 95 Income: $857/wk Rent: $220/wk

New Residence

Pop: 95 Income: $939/wk Rent: $250/wk

Vivonne Bay

Pop: 95 Income: $634/wk Rent: $190/wk

Wandearah East

Pop: 95 Income: $617/wk Rent: $400/wk

Wanilla

Pop: 95 Income: $866/wk Rent: $115/wk

Wye

Pop: 95 Income: $791/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chaffey

What is the population of Chaffey SA?

The population of Chaffey SA is 189 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.6 people per km².Chaffey is ranked #7,108 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Chaffey?

The median personal income in Chaffey SA is $693 per week, or $36,036 per year.The median household income is $1,708 per week.Family income is $1,859 per week.Chaffey is ranked #5,619 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Chaffey?

Median rent in Chaffey SA is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 13.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Chaffey ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Chaffey?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chaffey SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chaffey?

The median age in Chaffey SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chaffey a good suburb to live in?

Chaffey is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 189.The median income is $693/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.2% 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: 40239. All dollar figures in AUD.