Coorong SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Coorong SA is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coorong is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Coorong is $180 per week ($780 per month). Coorong has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Coorong has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coorong is $1,600.

There were 3 recorded offences in Coorong in 2024-25, a rate of 57 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Coorong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Coorong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$662/wk
$34,424 per year
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Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Coorong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.9% (33) Female 43.1% (25)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
53 people · 825.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Coorong Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
25-29
30-34
45-49
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Coorong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 3 dwellings

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

Coorong Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Coorong Religion

No Religion
49.2%
Lutheran
18.6%
Uniting Church
13.6%
Not stated
11.9%
Anglican
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coorong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.3%

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

Coorong Employment

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Employed full-time
47.9% 23 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 12 people
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Not in labour force
27.1% 13 people

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

Coorong Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Coorong Occupation

Managers
42.9%
Clerical & Administrative
23.8%
Labourers
19.0%
Professionals
14.3%

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

Coorong Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Health
50.0%

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

Coorong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coorong Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
35.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
42.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coorong Marital Status

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Married
68.0% 34
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Never married
32.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coorong Ancestry

Australian
57.9%
English
29.8%
German
7.0%
Scottish
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coorong Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 100

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

Coorong Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.5% 9
Not a volunteer
79.5% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coorong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Coorong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
44.4%
2 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
22.2%

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

Coorong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
18.8%
3 bedrooms
43.8%
4 bedrooms
37.5%

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

Coorong Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
34.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coorong Indigenous Population

4.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
88
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coorong Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
5
Asthma
4
Diabetes
4
Mental health
3

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

Coorong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
36.0%
$650-$799/wk
24.0%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coorong Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.2%
Couple — children under 15
41.5%
Couple — no children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coorong Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coorong Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Coorong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
35.7%
5–14 hours
35.7%
15–29 hours
21.4%
Did not do domestic work
7.1%

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

Coorong Household Size

1 person
40.7%
2 persons
37.0%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coorong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coorong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Break & Enter
2
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Coorong Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,218/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Coorong

≈ $5,278/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $1,038/wk
Rent share 14.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coorong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Frequently Asked Questions About Coorong

What is the population of Coorong SA?

The population of Coorong SA is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Coorong?

The median personal income in Coorong SA is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,218 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Coorong?

Median rent in Coorong SA is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Coorong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coorong SA is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coorong?

The median age in Coorong SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coorong a good suburb to live in?

Coorong is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 53.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 40308. All dollar figures in AUD.