Colley SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Colley SA is 40 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Colley is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Colley is $200 per week ($867 per month). Colley has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Colley has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Colley in 2023-24, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Colley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Colley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Colley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.4% (22) Female 43.6% (17)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
40 people · 280.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,333
Family income/wk

Colley Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Colley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 dwellings

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

Colley Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Colley Religion

No Religion
35.7%
Uniting Church
28.6%
Anglican
14.3%
Catholic
10.7%
Not stated
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Colley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.0%

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

Colley Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 16 people
Employed part-time
31.3% 10 people
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Not in labour force
18.8% 6 people

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

Colley Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
53.8%
Certificate III/IV
46.2%

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

Colley Occupation

Labourers
40.0%
Managers
30.0%
Professionals
30.0%

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

Colley Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Colley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Colley Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
55.6%
$4,000+/wk
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Colley Marital Status

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Married
65.4% 17
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Never married
34.6% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Colley Ancestry

Australian
47.1%
English
26.5%
Scottish
14.7%
Irish
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Colley Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 60

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

Colley Volunteering

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Volunteer
63.0% 17
Not a volunteer
37.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Colley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.0%
Did not go to work
15.0%

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

Colley Car Ownership

3 vehicles
50.0%
4+ vehicles
50.0%

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

Colley Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
70.0%
4 bedrooms
30.0%

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

Colley Population Mobility

18.5%
moved in the last year
25.8%
moved in the last 5 years
74.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Colley Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
58
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Colley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
13.0%
$650-$799/wk
13.0%
$800-$999/wk
17.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
30.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Colley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.5%
Couple — no children
31.8%
One parent — no children under 15
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Colley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.4% 4
Did not provide
82.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Colley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.0%
5–14 hours
20.7%
15–29 hours
17.2%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
20.7%

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

Colley Household Size

1 person
41.7%
2 persons
33.3%
5 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Colley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
22
Moved from SA
5

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

Colley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Colley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

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

Colley Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,083/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.6%

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

If you earn X in Colley

≈ $9,026/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,883/wk
Rent share 9.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Colley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colley

What is the population of Colley SA?

The population of Colley SA is 40 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Colley?

The median personal income in Colley SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.

How much is rent in Colley?

Median rent in Colley SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Colley?

The median age in Colley SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Colley a good suburb to live in?

Colley is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 40.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.6% 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: 40282. All dollar figures in AUD.