Coonawarra SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Coonawarra SA is 135 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coonawarra is $1,067 per week ($55,484 per year). Median rent in Coonawarra is $75 per week ($325 per month). Coonawarra has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Coonawarra has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coonawarra is China. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coonawarra is $1,135.

There were 2 recorded offences in Coonawarra in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Coonawarra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Coonawarra Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,067/wk
$55,484 per year
#841 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$75/wk
$325 per month
#8744 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,135/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Coonawarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (68) Female 48.9% (65)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
135 people · 110.7 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,143
Family income/wk

Coonawarra Age Distribution

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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Coonawarra Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
61.5% 24 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
38.5% 15 dwellings

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

Coonawarra Country of Birth

Australia
87.5%
China
6.3%
England
6.3%

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

Coonawarra Religion

No Religion
32.8%
Catholic
23.2%
Anglican
20.0%
Not stated
8.8%
Lutheran
5.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.8%
Uniting Church
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coonawarra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
72.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.1%

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

Coonawarra Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin
100.0%

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

Coonawarra Employment

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Employed full-time
57.7% 64 people
Employed part-time
26.1% 29 people
🏠
Not in labour force
16.2% 18 people

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

Coonawarra Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.2%
Certificate III/IV
27.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.0%
Postgraduate Degree
7.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.0%

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

Coonawarra Occupation

Managers
42.0%
Clerical & Administrative
16.0%
Labourers
16.0%
Professionals
10.0%
Community & Personal Service
10.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.0%

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

Coonawarra Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
30.9%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
18.2%
Education
10.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.1%
Health
5.5%
Engineering
5.5%

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

Coonawarra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coonawarra Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$4,000+/wk
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coonawarra Marital Status

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Married
60.6% 66
📋
Divorced
7.3% 8
🕊️
Widowed
3.7% 4
👤
Never married
28.4% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coonawarra Ancestry

English
36.5%
Australian
28.9%
Irish
13.2%
Scottish
6.9%
German
5.7%
Other
3.1%
Dutch
1.9%
Hungarian
1.9%
Italian
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coonawarra School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
70.6%
Primary — Government
29.4%

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

Coonawarra Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.5% 6
No need for assistance
97.5% 234

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

Coonawarra Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
40.9% 45
Not a volunteer
59.1% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coonawarra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coonawarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.8%
Walked only
19.7%
Did not go to work
4.5%

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

Coonawarra Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.6%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3 vehicles
26.8%
4+ vehicles
14.3%

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

Coonawarra Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.8%
3 bedrooms
52.9%
4 bedrooms
29.4%
5 bedrooms
5.9%

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

Coonawarra Population Mobility

7.5%
moved in the last year
31.2%
moved in the last 5 years
79.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coonawarra Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
247
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coonawarra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Asthma
6
Diabetes
6
Heart disease
6
Stroke
4
Cancer
4
Arthritis
3

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

Coonawarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.2%
$800-$999/wk
12.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.2%
$3,500+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coonawarra Family Structure

Couple — no children
58.2%
Couple — children under 15
31.6%
Couple — no children under 15
5.1%
One parent — no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coonawarra Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.3% 6
👤
Never served
94.7% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Coonawarra Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 15
Did not provide
86.1% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coonawarra Children Ever Born

No children
12.5%
2 children
59.4%
3 children
12.5%
4 children
15.6%

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

Coonawarra When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
4
1981–1990
6
2016
4

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

Coonawarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.5%
5–14 hours
34.0%
15–29 hours
19.4%
30+ hours
10.7%
Did not do domestic work
20.4%

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

Coonawarra Household Size

1 person
26.8%
2 persons
55.4%
3 persons
7.1%
4 persons
5.4%
5 persons
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coonawarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
111
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Coonawarra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coonawarra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Coonawarra Rent Prices & Affordability

4%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,708/wk
Median Rent $75/wk
Rent-to-Income 4.4%

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

If you earn X in Coonawarra

≈ $7,401/month
Median rent $75/wk
Left after rent $1,633/wk
Rent share 4.4%

Coonawarra vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coonawarra

What is the population of Coonawarra SA?

The population of Coonawarra SA is 135 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Coonawarra is ranked #8,056 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coonawarra?

The median personal income in Coonawarra SA is $1,067 per week, or $55,484 per year.The median household income is $1,708 per week.Family income is $2,143 per week.Coonawarra is ranked #841 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coonawarra?

Median rent in Coonawarra SA is $75 per week ($325 per month).Rent represents 4.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coonawarra ranks #8,744 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coonawarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coonawarra SA is $1,135. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coonawarra?

The median age in Coonawarra SA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coonawarra a good suburb to live in?

Coonawarra is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 135.The median income is $1,067/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.4% 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: 40306. All dollar figures in AUD.