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Crescent SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Crescent SA is 221 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Crescent is $701 per week ($36,452 per year). Median rent in Crescent is $246 per week ($1,066 per month). Crescent has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Crescent has a population density of 23.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Crescent is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Crescent is $1,400.

There were 1 recorded offences in Crescent in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Crescent Population

residents (Census 2021)

Crescent Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$701/wk

$36,452 per year

#5469 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$246/wk

$1,066 per month

#6549 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Crescent Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (116) Female 48.9% (111)

Population Density

23.0

people per km²

221 people · 9.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,354

Family income/wk

Crescent 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)

Crescent Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.4% 45 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.6% 32 dwellings

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

Crescent Country of Birth

Australia

97.0%

England

3.0%

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

Crescent Religion

No Religion

49.8%

Catholic

15.1%

Eastern Orthodox

8.3%

Lutheran

6.8%

Anglican

6.8%

Not stated

5.9%

Uniting Church

4.4%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Crescent Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

29.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.4%

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

Crescent Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

100.0%

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

Crescent Employment

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Employed full-time

34.2% 53 people

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Employed part-time

17.4% 27 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 7 people

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Not in labour force

43.9% 68 people

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

Crescent Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

67.2%

Bachelor Degree

19.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.8%

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

Crescent Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.5%

Professionals

18.9%

Managers

18.9%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Community & Personal Service

11.3%

Labourers

7.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.7%

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

Crescent Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

15.3%

Architecture & Building

15.3%

Health

15.3%

Management & Commerce

13.6%

Engineering

11.9%

Education

10.2%

Agriculture & Environment

6.8%

Society & Culture

6.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.1%

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

Crescent Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Crescent Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

16.4%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.1%

$4,000+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Crescent Marital Status

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Married

57.6% 106

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Separated

1.6% 3

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Divorced

9.2% 17

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Widowed

5.4% 10

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Never married

26.1% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Crescent Ancestry

Australian

32.5%

English

29.6%

German

10.6%

Italian

6.6%

Greek

5.5%

Scottish

4.7%

Irish

3.6%

Vietnamese

1.8%

Filipino

1.5%

Other

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Welsh

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Crescent School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

26.7%

Primary — Government

22.2%

Secondary — Government

22.2%

Vocational Education

20.0%

Pre-school

8.9%

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

Crescent Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 20

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 396

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

Crescent Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.3% 25

—

Not a volunteer

85.7% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Crescent Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

11.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Crescent How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.1%

Did not go to work

11.4%

Other

4.5%

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

Crescent Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.6%

1 vehicle

14.6%

2 vehicles

36.0%

3 vehicles

27.0%

4+ vehicles

16.9%

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

Crescent Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.0%

3 bedrooms

45.0%

4 bedrooms

40.0%

5 bedrooms

5.0%

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

Crescent Population Mobility

14.6%

moved in the last year

30.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Crescent Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

432

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Crescent Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Arthritis

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

Crescent Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$150-$299/wk

12.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

16.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Crescent Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.5%

Couple — no children

29.4%

Couple — no children under 15

22.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Crescent Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.1% 29

—

Did not provide

82.9% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Crescent Children Ever Born

No children

15.3%

1 child

5.1%

2 children

49.2%

3 children

22.0%

4 children

8.5%

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

Crescent When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1971–1980

1991–2000

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

Crescent Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.4%

5–14 hours

27.1%

15–29 hours

21.2%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

15.9%

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

Crescent Household Size

1 person

24.4%

2 persons

37.8%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

14.4%

5 persons

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Crescent Where Residents Moved From

Same address

175

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Crescent Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.7%

Step family — no other children

13.3%

Blended family — no other children

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Crescent Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Crescent Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,140/wk

Median Rent $246/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.6%

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

If you earn X in Crescent

Your weekly income

≈ $4,940/month

Median rent $246/wk

Left after rent $894/wk

Rent share 21.6%

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Crescent vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Bull Creek (SA)

Pop: 111 Income: $643/wk Rent: $400/wk

Donovans

Pop: 111 Income: $465/wk Rent: $150/wk

Hindmarsh Tiers

Pop: 111 Income: $556/wk Rent: $250/wk

White Hill

Pop: 111 Income: $662/wk Rent: $204/wk

Avenue Range

Pop: 112 Income: $949/wk Rent: $120/wk

Kalka

Pop: 112 Income: $263/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crescent

What is the population of Crescent SA?

The population of Crescent SA is 221 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.0 people per km².Crescent is ranked #6,696 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Crescent?

The median personal income in Crescent SA is $701 per week, or $36,452 per year.The median household income is $1,140 per week.Family income is $1,354 per week.Crescent is ranked #5,469 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Crescent?

Median rent in Crescent SA is $246 per week ($1,066 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Crescent ranks #6,549 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Crescent?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Crescent SA is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Crescent?

The median age in Crescent SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Crescent a good suburb to live in?

Crescent is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 221.The median income is $701/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% 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: 40326. All dollar figures in AUD.