Suburbs Comaum

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Comaum SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Comaum SA is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Comaum is $1,021 per week ($53,092 per year). Median rent in Comaum is $92 per week ($399 per month). Comaum has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Comaum has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (84% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Comaum is $800.

There were 2 recorded offences in Comaum in 2024-25, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Comaum, South Australia — 37.2228°S, 140.9212°E

Crime: Low Med High

Comaum Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Comaum Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,021/wk
$53,092 per year
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Median Rent
$92/wk
$399 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$800/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Comaum Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.2% (19) Female 55.8% (24)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
42 people · 73.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Comaum Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Comaum Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Comaum Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Comaum Religion

No Religion
83.8%
Anglican
8.1%
Catholic
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Comaum Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.7%

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

Comaum Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 16 people
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Employed part-time
12.5% 4 people
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Not in labour force
37.5% 12 people

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

Comaum Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Comaum Occupation

Managers
38.5%
Professionals
30.8%
Labourers
30.8%

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

Comaum Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
70.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
30.0%

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

Comaum Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Comaum Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Comaum Marital Status

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Married
56.7% 17
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Never married
43.3% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Comaum Ancestry

Australian
38.8%
English
28.6%
German
10.2%
Scottish
8.2%
South African
8.2%
Irish
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Comaum School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Comaum Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 82

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

Comaum Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
9.7% 3
—
Not a volunteer
90.3% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Comaum How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.2%
Walked only
15.8%

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

Comaum Car Ownership

2 vehicles
31.6%
3 vehicles
52.6%
4+ vehicles
15.8%

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

Comaum Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
23.1%
3 bedrooms
23.1%
4 bedrooms
23.1%
5 bedrooms
30.8%

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

Comaum Population Mobility

18.2%
moved in the last year
47.2%
moved in the last 5 years
69.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Comaum Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
72
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Comaum Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

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

Comaum Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
26.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Comaum Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.9%
Couple — no children
40.5%
One parent — children under 15
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Comaum Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Comaum Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
40.7%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
48.1%

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

Comaum Household Size

1 person
35.0%
2 persons
35.0%
3 persons
15.0%
4 persons
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Comaum Where Residents Moved From

Same address
27
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Comaum Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Comaum Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $92/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.9%

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

If you earn X in Comaum

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $92/wk
Left after rent $1,470/wk
Rent share 5.9%

Comaum vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Saltia
Pop: 21 Income: $1,125/wk
Ballast Head
Pop: 21 Income: $850/wk Rent: $40/wk
Caltowie North
Pop: 21 Income: $849/wk Rent: $80/wk
Canunda
Pop: 21 Income: $774/wk Rent: $230/wk
Eurelia
Pop: 21 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $111/wk
Innamincka
Pop: 21 Income: $824/wk Rent: $49/wk

Compare Comaum

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Frequently Asked Questions About Comaum

What is the population of Comaum SA?

The population of Comaum SA is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Comaum?

The median personal income in Comaum SA is $1,021 per week, or $53,092 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Comaum?

Median rent in Comaum SA is $92 per week ($399 per month).Rent represents 5.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Comaum?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Comaum SA is $800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Comaum?

The median age in Comaum SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Comaum a good suburb to live in?

Comaum is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 42.The median income is $1,021/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.9% 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: 40288. All dollar figures in AUD.