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Chandlers Hill SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Chandlers Hill SA is 792 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chandlers Hill is $1,025 per week ($53,300 per year). Median rent in Chandlers Hill is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Chandlers Hill has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Chandlers Hill has a population density of 74.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Chandlers Hill is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chandlers Hill is $1,946.

There were 4 recorded offences in Chandlers Hill in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Chandlers Hill Population

residents (Census 2021)

Chandlers Hill Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,025/wk

$53,300 per year

#1066 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$370/wk

$1,603 per month

#2711 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,946/mo

Avg household size: —

Chandlers Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (386) Female 50.9% (400)

Population Density

74.8

people per km²

792 people · 10.6 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,673

Family income/wk

Chandlers Hill 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Chandlers Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.8% 100 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.2% 151 dwellings

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

Chandlers Hill Country of Birth

Australia

90.7%

England

9.3%

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

Chandlers Hill Religion

No Religion

54.8%

Catholic

14.5%

Anglican

7.6%

Uniting Church

6.9%

Not stated

5.5%

Christian (other)

4.7%

Lutheran

3.8%

Pentecostal

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Chandlers Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.7%

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

Chandlers Hill Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Chandlers Hill Employment

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Employed full-time

43.4% 271 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.2% 170 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 11 people

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Not in labour force

27.7% 173 people

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

Chandlers Hill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.4%

Bachelor Degree

28.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.9%

Postgraduate Degree

8.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.9%

Certificate I/II

0.8%

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

Chandlers Hill Occupation

Professionals

32.8%

Managers

18.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Community & Personal Service

12.5%

Sales Workers

3.6%

Labourers

2.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.2%

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

Chandlers Hill Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.3%

Engineering

17.5%

Health

16.0%

Society & Culture

12.4%

Education

10.3%

Architecture & Building

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.5%

Creative Arts

4.5%

Agriculture & Environment

3.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.8%

Information Technology

1.2%

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

Chandlers Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Chandlers Hill Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

1.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.7%

$4,000+/wk

20.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Chandlers Hill Marital Status

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Married

65.4% 426

↔️

Separated

0.8% 5

📋

Divorced

5.2% 34

🕊️

Widowed

1.2% 8

👤

Never married

27.3% 178

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Chandlers Hill Ancestry

English

35.2%

Australian

31.4%

Scottish

7.3%

Irish

6.7%

German

5.0%

Other

4.7%

Italian

4.5%

Dutch

1.7%

Polish

1.0%

South African

0.9%

Serbian

0.8%

Spanish

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Chandlers Hill School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.4%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.9%

Pre-school

10.1%

Primary — Catholic

9.5%

Vocational Education

8.3%

Secondary — Catholic

6.0%

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

Chandlers Hill Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 44

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 1,477

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

Chandlers Hill Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.9% 140

—

Not a volunteer

78.1% 500

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Chandlers Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.8%

$300-$449/mo

2.3%

$600-$799/mo

4.5%

$800-$999/mo

3.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

9.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Chandlers Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.6%

Did not go to work

8.0%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Bus

1.6%

Truck

1.0%

Train

1.0%

Walked only

1.0%

Other

1.0%

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

Chandlers Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.7%

2 vehicles

41.1%

3 vehicles

27.3%

4+ vehicles

22.9%

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

Chandlers Hill Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

2.0%

3 bedrooms

36.0%

4 bedrooms

44.3%

5 bedrooms

14.2%

6+ bedrooms

3.6%

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

Chandlers Hill Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

30.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Chandlers Hill Indigenous Population

0.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,532

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Chandlers Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Chandlers Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Chandlers Hill Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.8%

Couple — no children under 15

29.2%

Couple — no children

26.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

One parent — children under 15

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Chandlers Hill Military Service

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Previously served

2.8% 18

👤

Never served

97.2% 614

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Chandlers Hill Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.1% 103

—

Did not provide

83.9% 537

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Chandlers Hill Children Ever Born

No children

27.1%

1 child

13.4%

2 children

31.2%

3 children

21.3%

4 children

6.1%

5+ children

1.0%

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

Chandlers Hill When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Chandlers Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.4%

5–14 hours

34.5%

15–29 hours

17.4%

30+ hours

10.0%

Did not do domestic work

14.7%

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

Chandlers Hill Household Size

1 person

8.9%

2 persons

36.2%

3 persons

21.8%

4 persons

19.8%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Chandlers Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address

696

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

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

Chandlers Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.7%

Step family — no other children

5.4%

Blended family — no other children

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Chandlers Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Property Damage

Fraud

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Chandlers Hill Schools

schools nearby

government

1050

avg ICSEA score

2,293

total students

Pilgrim School Independent

Primary · R-6 · 161 students

1109

ICSEA

School of the Nativity Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 159 students

1086

ICSEA

Craigburn Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 426 students

1074

ICSEA

Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated Independent

Primary · R-6 · 98 students

1065

ICSEA

Clarendon Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 86 students

1042

ICSEA

Aberfoyle Park High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 906 students

1039

ICSEA

Aberfoyle Hub Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 241 students

1030

ICSEA

Thiele Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 151 students

1022

ICSEA

OneSchool Global SA Independent

Combined · 3-12 · 65 students

983

ICSEA

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

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Chandlers Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,654/wk

Median Rent $370/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.9%

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

If you earn X in Chandlers Hill

Your weekly income

≈ $11,501/month

Median rent $370/wk

Left after rent $2,284/wk

Rent share 13.9%

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Chandlers Hill vs State & National Average

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Pop: 745 Income: $488/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Pop: 728 Income: $790/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 396 Income: $739/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 633 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 919 Income: $692/wk Rent: $205/wk

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Pop: 1,041 Income: $556/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chandlers Hill

What is the population of Chandlers Hill SA?

The population of Chandlers Hill SA is 792 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 74.8 people per km².Chandlers Hill is ranked #4,313 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Chandlers Hill?

The median personal income in Chandlers Hill SA is $1,025 per week, or $53,300 per year.The median household income is $2,654 per week.Family income is $2,673 per week.Chandlers Hill is ranked #1,066 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Chandlers Hill?

Median rent in Chandlers Hill SA is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 13.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Chandlers Hill ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Chandlers Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chandlers Hill SA is $1,946. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Chandlers Hill?

The median age in Chandlers Hill SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Chandlers Hill a good suburb to live in?

Chandlers Hill is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 792.The median income is $1,025/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.9% 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: 40242. All dollar figures in AUD.