Cromer SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cromer SA is 215 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cromer is $679 per week ($35,308 per year). Median rent in Cromer is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Cromer has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Cromer has a population density of 13.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cromer is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cromer is $1,733.

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

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Cromer Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cromer Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$679/wk
$35,308 per year
#5854 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$335/wk
$1,452 per month
#3743 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cromer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (112) Female 49.1% (108)

Population Density

13.1
people per km²
215 people · 16.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,050
Family income/wk

Cromer 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)

Cromer Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
43.9% 29 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
56.1% 37 dwellings

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

Cromer Country of Birth

Australia
95.5%
England
4.5%

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

Cromer Religion

No Religion
44.7%
Not stated
17.3%
Catholic
9.6%
Uniting Church
7.2%
Anglican
7.2%
Baptist
6.3%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
3.8%
Christian (other)
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cromer Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.0%

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

Cromer Employment

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Employed full-time
38.6% 64 people
Employed part-time
26.5% 44 people
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Unemployed
2.4% 4 people
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Not in labour force
32.5% 54 people

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

Cromer Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.8%
Bachelor Degree
32.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.9%
Postgraduate Degree
7.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.5%

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

Cromer Occupation

Managers
20.8%
Professionals
19.5%
Clerical & Administrative
16.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.4%
Sales Workers
10.4%
Labourers
9.1%
Community & Personal Service
6.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.5%

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

Cromer Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.2%
Engineering
18.2%
Society & Culture
18.2%
Health
12.1%
Information Technology
9.1%
Architecture & Building
9.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.1%
Education
4.5%
Agriculture & Environment
4.5%

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

Cromer Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cromer Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.3%
$4,000+/wk
14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cromer Marital Status

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Married
49.7% 93
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Separated
1.6% 3
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Divorced
10.2% 19
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Widowed
5.3% 10
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Never married
33.2% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cromer Ancestry

English
32.5%
Australian
26.2%
German
10.3%
Scottish
8.5%
Irish
7.0%
Other
6.3%
Croatian
2.2%
Dutch
1.8%
Hungarian
1.5%
Russian
1.5%
Italian
1.1%
Serbian
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cromer School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
37.5%
Secondary — Government
37.5%
Vocational Education
15.0%
Pre-school
10.0%

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

Cromer Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.8% 11
No need for assistance
97.2% 383

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

Cromer Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.7% 59
Not a volunteer
65.3% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cromer Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
15.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
34.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cromer How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.7%
Did not go to work
11.6%
Car (passenger)
8.4%
Walked only
6.3%

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

Cromer Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.6%
2 vehicles
32.9%
3 vehicles
24.3%
4+ vehicles
24.3%

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

Cromer Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.2%
3 bedrooms
44.7%
4 bedrooms
38.2%
6+ bedrooms
7.9%

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

Cromer Population Mobility

8.9%
moved in the last year
20.2%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cromer Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
388
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cromer Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Diabetes
9
Asthma
6
Cancer
5
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
3

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

Cromer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.3%
$1-$149/wk
7.1%
$150-$299/wk
8.4%
$300-$399/wk
7.8%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cromer Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.8%
Couple — no children under 15
33.3%
Couple — children under 15
29.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cromer Military Service

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Previously served
2.9% 5
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Never served
97.1% 168

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cromer Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 24
Did not provide
86.1% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cromer Children Ever Born

No children
23.8%
2 children
48.8%
3 children
27.5%

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

Cromer When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
10
1961–1970
11
1971–1980
3
1991–2000
6
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
4

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

Cromer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.1%
5–14 hours
32.9%
15–29 hours
18.2%
30+ hours
10.6%
Did not do domestic work
14.1%

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

Cromer Household Size

1 person
22.1%
2 persons
42.9%
3 persons
11.7%
4 persons
9.1%
5 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cromer Where Residents Moved From

Same address
174
Moved from SA
16
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Cromer Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
85.7%
Blended family — no other children
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cromer Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2024
2025

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

Cromer Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $335/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.6%

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

If you earn X in Cromer

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $335/wk
Left after rent $1,290/wk
Rent share 20.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cromer vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cromer

What is the population of Cromer SA?

The population of Cromer SA is 215 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.1 people per km².Cromer is ranked #6,766 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cromer?

The median personal income in Cromer SA is $679 per week, or $35,308 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,050 per week.Cromer is ranked #5,854 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cromer?

Median rent in Cromer SA is $335 per week ($1,452 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cromer ranks #3,743 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cromer?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cromer SA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cromer?

The median age in Cromer SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cromer a good suburb to live in?

Cromer is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 215.The median income is $679/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% 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: 40327. All dollar figures in AUD.