Coonamia SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Coonamia SA is 96 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coonamia is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Coonamia is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Coonamia has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Coonamia has a population density of 26.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coonamia is $867.

There were 1 recorded offences in Coonamia in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Coonamia Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Coonamia Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Coonamia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (48) Female 49.5% (47)

Population Density

26.5
people per km²
96 people · 3.6 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,125
Family income/wk

Coonamia 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
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Coonamia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
48.3% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
51.7% 15 dwellings

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

Coonamia Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Coonamia Religion

No Religion
44.9%
Catholic
18.4%
Uniting Church
13.3%
Not stated
10.2%
Anglican
9.2%
Lutheran
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coonamia Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
40.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%

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

Coonamia Employment

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Employed full-time
42.6% 26 people
Employed part-time
27.9% 17 people
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Not in labour force
29.5% 18 people

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

Coonamia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.4%
Certificate I/II
15.4%
Bachelor Degree
12.8%

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

Coonamia Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Professionals
16.7%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%
Managers
11.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Labourers
11.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.3%

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

Coonamia Field of Study

Engineering
45.5%
Society & Culture
22.7%
Health
18.2%
Management & Commerce
13.6%

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

Coonamia Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coonamia Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
25.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coonamia Marital Status

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Married
28.6% 22
↔️
Separated
3.9% 3
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Divorced
10.4% 8
🕊️
Widowed
14.3% 11
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Never married
42.9% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coonamia Ancestry

Australian
37.2%
English
31.8%
German
10.1%
Scottish
7.8%
Irish
4.7%
Maori
3.1%
Other
3.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coonamia School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
60.0%
Vocational Education
40.0%

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

Coonamia Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.6% 6
No need for assistance
96.4% 159

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

Coonamia Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.1% 15
Not a volunteer
78.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coonamia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
22.2%
$600-$799/mo
33.3%
$800-$999/mo
27.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coonamia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.8%
Did not go to work
22.2%

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

Coonamia Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.9%
2 vehicles
39.5%
3 vehicles
20.9%
4+ vehicles
11.6%

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

Coonamia Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
23.1%
3 bedrooms
59.0%
4 bedrooms
17.9%

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

Coonamia Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
35.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coonamia Indigenous Population

1.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
169
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coonamia Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Asthma
8
Arthritis
7
Diabetes
6

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

Coonamia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
16.4%
$800-$999/wk
18.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coonamia Family Structure

Couple — no children
32.3%
Couple — children under 15
29.2%
One parent — no children under 15
13.8%
One parent — children under 15
13.8%
Couple — no children under 15
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coonamia Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.8% 8
Did not provide
89.2% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coonamia Children Ever Born

No children
36.1%
2 children
47.2%
3 children
16.7%

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

Coonamia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.5%
5–14 hours
28.2%
15–29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
12.8%
Did not do domestic work
24.4%

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

Coonamia Household Size

1 person
23.5%
2 persons
41.2%
3 persons
26.5%
4 persons
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coonamia Where Residents Moved From

Same address
81
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Coonamia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coonamia Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Coonamia Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
881
avg ICSEA score
183
total students
Solomontown Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 183 students
881
ICSEA

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

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Coonamia Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,474/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.0%

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

If you earn X in Coonamia

≈ $6,387/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,224/wk
Rent share 17.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coonamia vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coonamia

What is the population of Coonamia SA?

The population of Coonamia SA is 96 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Coonamia?

The median personal income in Coonamia SA is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year.The median household income is $1,474 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Coonamia?

Median rent in Coonamia SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Coonamia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coonamia SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coonamia?

The median age in Coonamia SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coonamia a good suburb to live in?

Coonamia is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 96.The median income is $850/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% 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: 40305. All dollar figures in AUD.