South Australia · Suburb Profile

Cunliffe SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cunliffe SA is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cunliffe is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Cunliffe is $175 per week ($758 per month). Cunliffe has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Cunliffe has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cunliffe is $949.

There were 1 recorded offences in Cunliffe in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Cunliffe Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cunliffe Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$687/wk

$35,724 per year

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Median Rent

$175/wk

$758 per month

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$949/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cunliffe Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.3% (27) Female 43.8% (21)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

50 people · 55.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,999

Family income/wk

Cunliffe Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

20-24

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cunliffe Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

81.3% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

18.8% 3 dwellings

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

Cunliffe Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Cunliffe Religion

No Religion

42.3%

Catholic

13.5%

Uniting Church

9.6%

Baptist

7.7%

Lutheran

7.7%

Salvation Army

7.7%

Church Christ

5.8%

Christian (other)

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cunliffe Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

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

Cunliffe Employment

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Employed full-time

30.0% 12 people

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Employed part-time

30.0% 12 people

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Not in labour force

40.0% 16 people

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

Cunliffe Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

37.5%

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

Cunliffe Occupation

Managers

62.5%

Professionals

37.5%

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

Cunliffe Field of Study

Health

100.0%

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

Cunliffe Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cunliffe Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk

50.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cunliffe Marital Status

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Married

71.1% 27

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Divorced

7.9% 3

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Never married

21.1% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cunliffe Ancestry

Australian

51.6%

English

22.6%

German

8.1%

Scottish

8.1%

Irish

4.8%

Other

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cunliffe School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Cunliffe Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.3% 4

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No need for assistance

95.7% 89

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

Cunliffe Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.2% 5

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Not a volunteer

86.8% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cunliffe Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cunliffe How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Cunliffe Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.0%

2 vehicles

47.8%

3 vehicles

17.4%

4+ vehicles

21.7%

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

Cunliffe Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

30.0%

3 bedrooms

15.0%

4 bedrooms

55.0%

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

Cunliffe Population Mobility

8.9%

moved in the last year

22.7%

moved in the last 5 years

60.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cunliffe Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

103

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cunliffe Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Mental health

Arthritis

Stroke

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

Cunliffe Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

12.5%

$400-$499/wk

15.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

18.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cunliffe Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.2%

Couple — no children

28.2%

Couple — no children under 15

25.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cunliffe Military Service

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Previously served

7.1% 3

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Never served

92.9% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cunliffe Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.0% 9

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Did not provide

80.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cunliffe Children Ever Born

3 children

100.0%

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

Cunliffe When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Cunliffe Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.1%

5–14 hours

25.0%

15–29 hours

11.1%

30+ hours

22.2%

Did not do domestic work

30.6%

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

Cunliffe Household Size

1 person

26.3%

2 persons

21.1%

3 persons

21.1%

4 persons

31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cunliffe Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cunliffe Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter

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

Cunliffe Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,624/wk

Median Rent $175/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.8%

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

If you earn X in Cunliffe

Your weekly income

≈ $7,037/month

Median rent $175/wk

Left after rent $1,449/wk

Rent share 10.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Novar Gardens

Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $10/wk

Cunliffe vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Alawoona

Pop: 25 Income: $489/wk

Cungena

Pop: 25 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $50/wk

Dudley West

Pop: 25 Income: $599/wk Rent: $100/wk

Euromina

Pop: 25 Income: $450/wk Rent: $180/wk

Gosse

Pop: 25 Income: $537/wk Rent: $125/wk

Hay Valley

Pop: 25 Income: $979/wk Rent: $268/wk

Compare Cunliffe

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cunliffe

What is the population of Cunliffe SA?

The population of Cunliffe SA is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Cunliffe?

The median personal income in Cunliffe SA is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,999 per week.

How much is rent in Cunliffe?

Median rent in Cunliffe SA is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 10.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cunliffe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cunliffe SA is $949. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cunliffe?

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

Is Cunliffe a good suburb to live in?

Cunliffe is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 50.The median income is $687/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: 40338. All dollar figures in AUD.