Copley SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Copley SA is 83 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Copley is $372 per week ($19,344 per year). Median rent in Copley is $85 per week ($368 per month). Copley has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Copley has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Copley is $792.

There were 9 recorded offences in Copley in 2025-26, a rate of 108 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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Copley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Copley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$372/wk
$19,344 per year
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Median Rent
$85/wk
$368 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$792/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Copley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (47) Female 46.0% (40)

Population Density

4.1
people per km²
83 people · 20.4 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$949
Family income/wk

Copley Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Copley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
72.2% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
27.8% 5 dwellings

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

Copley Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Copley Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Not stated
22.5%
Anglican
11.3%
Othr Protestnt
5.0%
Catholic
3.8%
Buddhism
3.8%
Uniting Church
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Copley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.3%

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

Copley Languages Spoken at Home

Other
52.2%
Australian Indigenous
47.8%

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

Copley Employment

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Employed full-time
25.0% 14 people
Employed part-time
16.1% 9 people
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Unemployed
19.6% 11 people
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Not in labour force
39.3% 22 people

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

Copley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.1%
Certificate I/II
22.2%
Bachelor Degree
16.7%

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

Copley Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Labourers
50.0%

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

Copley Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Creative Arts
50.0%

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

Copley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Copley Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
12.5%
$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$500-$649/wk
29.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Copley Marital Status

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Married
22.9% 16
↔️
Separated
5.7% 4
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Divorced
14.3% 10
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Widowed
5.7% 4
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Never married
51.4% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Copley Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
51.6%
English
13.2%
Irish
13.2%
Australian
12.1%
Scottish
6.6%
Dutch
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Copley School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
52.9%
Pre-school
29.4%
Primary — Government
17.6%

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

Copley Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 134

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

Copley Volunteering

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Volunteer
55.6% 25
Not a volunteer
44.4% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Copley How People Get to Work

Did not go to work
38.5%
Car (driver)
30.8%
Walked only
30.8%

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

Copley Car Ownership

0 vehicles
21.4%
1 vehicle
57.1%
2 vehicles
10.7%
3 vehicles
10.7%

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

Copley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
25.0%
2 bedrooms
34.4%
3 bedrooms
40.6%

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

Copley Population Mobility

27.5%
moved in the last year
37.9%
moved in the last 5 years
30.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Copley Indigenous Population

58.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
81
Indigenous residents
58
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Copley Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
10
Arthritis
5
Lung condition
4
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Copley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.7%
$150-$299/wk
43.6%
$300-$399/wk
7.7%
$400-$499/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Copley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.9%
Couple — no children
24.3%
One parent — children under 15
21.6%
One parent — no children under 15
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Copley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.6% 12
Did not provide
77.4% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Copley Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Copley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
37.5%
5–14 hours
27.1%
15–29 hours
18.8%
30+ hours
10.4%
Did not do domestic work
6.3%

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

Copley Household Size

1 person
70.4%
2 persons
14.8%
5 persons
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Copley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
50
Moved — same area (SA2)
10
Moved from SA
6

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

Copley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Assault
6
Property Damage
1
Fraud
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Copley Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $575/wk
Median Rent $85/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Copley

≈ $2,492/month
Median rent $85/wk
Left after rent $490/wk
Rent share 14.8%

Copley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Copley

What is the population of Copley SA?

The population of Copley SA is 83 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Copley?

The median personal income in Copley SA is $372 per week, or $19,344 per year.The median household income is $575 per week.Family income is $949 per week.

How much is rent in Copley?

Median rent in Copley SA is $85 per week ($368 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Copley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Copley SA is $792. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Copley?

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

Is Copley a good suburb to live in?

Copley is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 83.The median income is $372/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.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40311. All dollar figures in AUD.