Cross Roads SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cross Roads SA is 155 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cross Roads is $454 per week ($23,608 per year). Median rent in Cross Roads is $225 per week ($975 per month). Cross Roads has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Cross Roads has a population density of 122.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cross Roads is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cross Roads is $979.

There were 3 recorded offences in Cross Roads in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Cross Roads Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cross Roads Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$454/wk
$23,608 per year
#8615 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
#6923 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$979/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cross Roads Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (79) Female 47.0% (70)

Population Density

122.1
people per km²
155 people · 1.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$974
Family income/wk

Cross Roads 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)

Cross Roads Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.9% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
49.1% 27 dwellings

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

Cross Roads Country of Birth

Australia
90.3%
England
9.7%

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

Cross Roads Religion

No Religion
49.7%
Not stated
26.5%
Catholic
8.2%
Anglican
5.4%
Lutheran
4.8%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Christian (other)
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cross Roads Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
40.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.8%

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

Cross Roads Employment

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Employed full-time
13.9% 14 people
Employed part-time
25.7% 26 people
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Unemployed
5.9% 6 people
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Not in labour force
54.5% 55 people

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

Cross Roads Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
80.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%

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

Cross Roads Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
46.2%
Clerical & Administrative
30.8%
Community & Personal Service
23.1%

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

Cross Roads Field of Study

Engineering
38.1%
Health
28.6%
Management & Commerce
19.0%
Agriculture & Environment
14.3%

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

Cross Roads Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cross Roads Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
10.3%
$300-$399/wk
10.3%
$400-$499/wk
28.2%
$650-$799/wk
12.8%
$800-$999/wk
20.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cross Roads Marital Status

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Married
33.3% 44
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Separated
9.1% 12
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Divorced
14.4% 19
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Widowed
8.3% 11
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Never married
34.8% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cross Roads Ancestry

English
42.5%
Australian
19.3%
Scottish
10.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.6%
German
6.6%
Irish
5.0%
Dutch
3.3%
Welsh
3.3%
Other
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cross Roads School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
52.9%
Secondary — Government
47.1%

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

Cross Roads Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
17.2% 41
No need for assistance
82.8% 198

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

Cross Roads Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.1% 10
Not a volunteer
88.9% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cross Roads Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
27.8%
$600-$799/mo
50.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cross Roads How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Cross Roads Car Ownership

1 vehicle
56.3%
2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
12.5%
4+ vehicles
6.3%

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

Cross Roads Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.8%
3 bedrooms
54.7%
4 bedrooms
24.5%

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

Cross Roads Population Mobility

6.8%
moved in the last year
33.9%
moved in the last 5 years
12.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
31.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cross Roads Indigenous Population

7.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
17
Indigenous residents
218
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cross Roads Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
19
Mental health
17
Lung condition
10
Cancer
8
Asthma
7
Stroke
5
Diabetes
3

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

Cross Roads Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.9%
$150-$299/wk
16.7%
$300-$399/wk
9.7%
$400-$499/wk
15.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cross Roads Family Structure

Couple — no children
33.0%
Couple — children under 15
30.9%
One parent — no children under 15
16.5%
One parent — children under 15
13.4%
Couple — no children under 15
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cross Roads Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.3% 15
Did not provide
83.7% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cross Roads Children Ever Born

1 child
45.5%
2 children
54.5%

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

Cross Roads When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
6

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

Cross Roads Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.5%
5–14 hours
24.0%
15–29 hours
18.8%
30+ hours
15.6%
Did not do domestic work
30.2%

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

Cross Roads Household Size

1 person
31.5%
2 persons
38.9%
3 persons
24.1%
4 persons
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cross Roads Where Residents Moved From

Same address
109
Moved from SA
5
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Cross Roads Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cross Roads Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Break & Enter
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cross Roads Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
924
avg ICSEA score
253
total students
Moonta Area School Government
Combined · U, R-12 · 253 students
924
ICSEA

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

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Cross Roads Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $825/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Cross Roads

≈ $3,575/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $600/wk
Rent share 27.3%

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Cross Roads vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cross Roads

What is the population of Cross Roads SA?

The population of Cross Roads SA is 155 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 122.1 people per km².Cross Roads is ranked #7,679 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cross Roads?

The median personal income in Cross Roads SA is $454 per week, or $23,608 per year.The median household income is $825 per week.Family income is $974 per week.Cross Roads is ranked #8,615 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cross Roads?

Median rent in Cross Roads SA is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 27.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Cross Roads ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cross Roads?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cross Roads SA is $979. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cross Roads?

The median age in Cross Roads SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cross Roads a good suburb to live in?

Cross Roads is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 155.The median income is $454/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.3% 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: 40328. All dollar figures in AUD.