South Australia · Suburb Profile

Coulta SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Coulta SA is 213 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coulta is $664 per week ($34,528 per year). Median rent in Coulta is $150 per week ($650 per month). Coulta has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Coulta has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coulta is $1,042.

There were 2 recorded offences in Coulta in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Coulta Population

residents (Census 2021)

Coulta Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$664/wk

$34,528 per year

#6091 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,042/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Coulta Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (115) Female 46.5% (100)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

213 people · 334.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Coulta Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Coulta Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.1% 37 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.9% 29 dwellings

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

Coulta Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Coulta Religion

No Religion

63.4%

Anglican

10.3%

Not stated

8.9%

Uniting Church

7.5%

Catholic

6.6%

SB OSB NRA SB

1.9%

Lutheran

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Coulta Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

29.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

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

Coulta Employment

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Employed full-time

30.5% 43 people

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Employed part-time

34.8% 49 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 3 people

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Not in labour force

32.6% 46 people

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

Coulta Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.8%

Bachelor Degree

23.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.8%

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

Coulta Occupation

Managers

21.1%

Labourers

17.5%

Clerical & Administrative

15.8%

Professionals

14.0%

Community & Personal Service

12.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.3%

Sales Workers

7.0%

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

Coulta Field of Study

Engineering

16.7%

Agriculture & Environment

15.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

15.0%

Society & Culture

15.0%

Management & Commerce

13.3%

Education

11.7%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

Health

5.0%

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

Coulta Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Coulta Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

9.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.5%

$4,000+/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Coulta Marital Status

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Married

42.5% 68

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Separated

2.5% 4

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Divorced

16.3% 26

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Widowed

2.5% 4

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Never married

36.3% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Coulta Ancestry

Australian

40.8%

English

29.8%

Irish

9.2%

Scottish

6.0%

German

4.6%

Italian

3.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Dutch

1.8%

Croatian

1.4%

Other

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Coulta School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

58.2%

Secondary — Government

27.3%

Pre-school

14.5%

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

Coulta Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.8% 7

✅

No need for assistance

98.2% 391

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

Coulta Volunteering

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Volunteer

36.0% 54

—

Not a volunteer

64.0% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Coulta Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.5%

$450-$599/mo

19.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Coulta How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.6%

Did not go to work

17.0%

Car (passenger)

11.4%

Walked only

8.0%

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

Coulta Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.8%

2 vehicles

54.8%

3 vehicles

21.9%

4+ vehicles

5.5%

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

Coulta Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

14.5%

2 bedrooms

20.3%

3 bedrooms

39.1%

4 bedrooms

26.1%

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

Coulta Population Mobility

7.5%

moved in the last year

24.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Coulta Indigenous Population

2.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

401

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Coulta Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Coulta Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

8.7%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Coulta Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

59.4%

Couple — no children

25.6%

Couple — no children under 15

8.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Coulta Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

6.8% 10

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Did not provide

93.2% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Coulta Children Ever Born

No children

28.0%

1 child

10.0%

2 children

16.0%

3 children

32.0%

4 children

6.0%

5+ children

8.0%

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

Coulta When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Coulta Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.0%

5–14 hours

28.3%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

14.5%

Did not do domestic work

17.1%

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

Coulta Household Size

1 person

23.0%

2 persons

36.5%

3 persons

8.1%

4 persons

8.1%

5 persons

17.6%

6+ persons

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Coulta Where Residents Moved From

Same address

186

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

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

Coulta Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.0%

Step family — no other children

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Coulta Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2022

2025

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

Coulta Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,387/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.8%

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

If you earn X in Coulta

Your weekly income

≈ $6,010/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,237/wk

Rent share 10.8%

Coulta vs State & National Average

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Pop: 107 Income: $830/wk Rent: $205/wk

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Pop: 107 Income: $725/wk Rent: $125/wk

Wirrulla

Pop: 107 Income: $575/wk Rent: $111/wk

Gillentown

Pop: 108 Income: $1,104/wk Rent: $201/wk

Iron Knob

Pop: 110 Income: $457/wk Rent: $130/wk

Stone Well

Pop: 110 Income: $812/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coulta

What is the population of Coulta SA?

The population of Coulta SA is 213 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Coulta is ranked #6,791 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coulta?

The median personal income in Coulta SA is $664 per week, or $34,528 per year.The median household income is $1,387 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Coulta is ranked #6,091 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coulta?

Median rent in Coulta SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 10.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coulta ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coulta?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coulta SA is $1,042. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coulta?

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

Is Coulta a good suburb to live in?

Coulta is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 213.The median income is $664/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.8% 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: 40317. All dollar figures in AUD.