South Australia · Suburb Profile
Chiton SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Chiton, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Chiton SA is 440 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Chiton is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Median rent in Chiton is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Chiton has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Chiton has a population density of 255.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Chiton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chiton is $1,625.
There were 3 recorded offences in Chiton in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).
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Chiton Population
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Chiton Demographics
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Chiton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Chiton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Chiton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Chiton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Chiton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Chiton Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Chiton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Chiton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Chiton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Chiton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Chiton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Chiton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Chiton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Chiton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Chiton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Chiton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Chiton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Chiton Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Chiton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Chiton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Chiton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Chiton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Chiton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Chiton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Chiton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Chiton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Chiton Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Chiton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Chiton Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Chiton When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Chiton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Chiton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Chiton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Chiton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Chiton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Chiton Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiton
What is the population of Chiton SA?
The population of Chiton SA is 440 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 255.8 people per km².Chiton is ranked #5,233 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Chiton?
The median personal income in Chiton SA is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year.The median household income is $1,212 per week.Family income is $1,368 per week.Chiton is ranked #6,707 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Chiton?
Median rent in Chiton SA is $335 per week ($1,452 per month).Rent represents 27.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Chiton ranks #3,743 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Chiton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Chiton SA is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Chiton?
The median age in Chiton SA is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Chiton a good suburb to live in?
Chiton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 440.The median income is $624/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40254. All dollar figures in AUD.