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Craigburn Farm SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Craigburn Farm SA is 3,099 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Craigburn Farm is $1,133 per week ($58,916 per year). Median rent in Craigburn Farm is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Craigburn Farm has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Craigburn Farm has a population density of 834.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Craigburn Farm is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Craigburn Farm is $2,383.

There were 5 recorded offences in Craigburn Farm in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Craigburn Farm Population

residents (Census 2021)

Craigburn Farm Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,133/wk

$58,916 per year

#599 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$550/wk

$2,383 per month

#360 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,383/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Craigburn Farm Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (1,538) Female 50.3% (1,557)

Population Density

834.2

people per km²

3,099 people · 3.7 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,111

Family income/wk

Craigburn Farm 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

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Craigburn Farm Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.3% 384 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.7% 570 dwellings

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

Craigburn Farm Country of Birth

Australia

83.7%

England

11.3%

China

1.9%

India

1.9%

Canada

0.5%

Iran

0.3%

France

0.2%

Hong Kong

0.2%

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

Craigburn Farm Religion

No Religion

55.4%

Catholic

14.4%

Anglican

9.7%

Uniting Church

7.8%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Baptist

3.2%

Not stated

3.2%

Eastern Orthodox

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Craigburn Farm Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

75.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.6%

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

Craigburn Farm Languages Spoken at Home

Other

26.2%

Mandarin

20.6%

Afrikaans

14.9%

Hindi

9.9%

Greek

9.2%

Serbian

7.1%

Korean

6.4%

Urdu

5.7%

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

Craigburn Farm Employment

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Employed full-time

43.2% 1,031 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.2% 553 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.9% 46 people

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Not in labour force

31.7% 755 people

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

Craigburn Farm Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.9%

Certificate III/IV

19.6%

Postgraduate Degree

15.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.3%

Certificate I/II

1.7%

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

Craigburn Farm Occupation

Professionals

42.3%

Managers

18.9%

Clerical & Administrative

13.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.3%

Community & Personal Service

8.5%

Sales Workers

4.4%

Labourers

1.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.3%

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

Craigburn Farm Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.3%

Health

17.8%

Society & Culture

12.8%

Engineering

11.5%

Education

8.6%

Architecture & Building

4.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.4%

Information Technology

4.2%

Creative Arts

3.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

1.0%

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

Craigburn Farm Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Craigburn Farm Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$400-$499/wk

1.3%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

2.5%

$800-$999/wk

2.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.5%

$4,000+/wk

32.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Craigburn Farm Marital Status

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Married

66.6% 1,644

↔️

Separated

1.1% 28

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Divorced

5.2% 128

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Widowed

1.8% 44

👤

Never married

25.3% 624

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Craigburn Farm Ancestry

English

34.9%

Australian

25.0%

Other

7.6%

Scottish

7.6%

Irish

6.1%

German

5.6%

Chinese

3.1%

Italian

3.0%

Indian

2.3%

Greek

2.1%

Dutch

1.7%

Polish

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Craigburn Farm School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.1%

Secondary — Government

15.1%

Pre-school

10.4%

Vocational Education

6.8%

Secondary — Catholic

5.6%

Primary — Catholic

4.8%

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

Craigburn Farm Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.1% 189

✅

No need for assistance

96.9% 5,954

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

Craigburn Farm Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.1% 515

—

Not a volunteer

78.9% 1,921

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Craigburn Farm Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.3%

$300-$449/mo

1.4%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

1.9%

$800-$999/mo

3.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Craigburn Farm How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.4%

Did not go to work

14.5%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Train

3.0%

Bus

1.3%

Other

0.7%

Truck

0.4%

Walked only

0.3%

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

Craigburn Farm Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.3%

1 vehicle

18.6%

2 vehicles

53.3%

3 vehicles

17.3%

4+ vehicles

10.5%

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

Craigburn Farm Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

1.4%

3 bedrooms

34.2%

4 bedrooms

54.3%

5 bedrooms

9.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Craigburn Farm Population Mobility

10.9%

moved in the last year

42.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Craigburn Farm Indigenous Population

0.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

6,137

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Craigburn Farm Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

202

Asthma

135

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Craigburn Farm Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500+/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Craigburn Farm Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.1%

Couple — no children under 15

23.7%

Couple — no children

23.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.4%

One parent — children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Craigburn Farm Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

2.4% 58

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Never served

97.4% 2,383

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Craigburn Farm Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.0% 294

—

Did not provide

88.0% 2,154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Craigburn Farm Children Ever Born

No children

26.3%

1 child

11.3%

2 children

42.9%

3 children

15.2%

4 children

3.3%

5+ children

0.9%

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

Craigburn Farm When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

281

2011–2015

116

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Craigburn Farm Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.3%

5–14 hours

35.3%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

8.7%

Did not do domestic work

15.2%

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

Craigburn Farm Household Size

1 person

9.1%

2 persons

32.7%

3 persons

18.6%

4 persons

29.6%

5 persons

7.6%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Craigburn Farm Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,722

Moved from SA

208

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from ACT

Moved from NSW

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

Craigburn Farm Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.7%

Step family — no other children

5.4%

Blended family — no other children

2.4%

Intact family — other children present

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Craigburn Farm Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Theft

Fraud

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Craigburn Farm Schools

schools nearby

government

1085

avg ICSEA score

3,880

total students

Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) Independent

Primary · R-6 · 88 students

1119

ICSEA

Eden Hills Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 229 students

1116

ICSEA

Pilgrim School Independent

Primary · R-6 · 161 students

1109

ICSEA

Coromandel Valley Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 483 students

1097

ICSEA

Blackwood Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 363 students

1095

ICSEA

Bellevue Heights Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 177 students

1090

ICSEA

School of the Nativity Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 159 students

1086

ICSEA

Craigburn Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 426 students

1074

ICSEA

Flagstaff Hill Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 432 students

1067

ICSEA

Blackwood High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,211 students

1059

ICSEA

Thiele Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 151 students

1022

ICSEA

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

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Craigburn Farm Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,944/wk

Median Rent $550/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.7%

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

If you earn X in Craigburn Farm

Your weekly income

≈ $12,757/month

Median rent $550/wk

Left after rent $2,394/wk

Rent share 18.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Craigburn Farm

What is the population of Craigburn Farm SA?

The population of Craigburn Farm SA is 3,099 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 834.2 people per km².Craigburn Farm is ranked #2,357 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Craigburn Farm?

The median personal income in Craigburn Farm SA is $1,133 per week, or $58,916 per year.The median household income is $2,944 per week.Family income is $3,111 per week.Craigburn Farm is ranked #599 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Craigburn Farm?

Median rent in Craigburn Farm SA is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Craigburn Farm ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Craigburn Farm?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Craigburn Farm SA is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Craigburn Farm?

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

Is Craigburn Farm a good suburb to live in?

Craigburn Farm is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,099.The median income is $1,133/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 40324. All dollar figures in AUD.