Cunningham SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cunningham SA is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cunningham is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Cunningham is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Cunningham has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Cunningham has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cunningham is $1,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Cunningham in 2024-25, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Cunningham Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cunningham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
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Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Cunningham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (41) Female 47.4% (37)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
78 people · 104.9 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,071
Family income/wk

Cunningham 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cunningham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.9% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
23.1% 3 dwellings

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

Cunningham Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Cunningham Religion

No Religion
43.0%
Uniting Church
16.3%
Pentecostal
15.1%
Lutheran
12.8%
Anglican
8.1%
Christian (other)
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cunningham Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
34.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.3%

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

Cunningham Employment

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Employed full-time
39.7% 23 people
Employed part-time
29.3% 17 people
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Unemployed
5.2% 3 people
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Not in labour force
25.9% 15 people

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

Cunningham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
39.3%

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

Cunningham Occupation

Community & Personal Service
20.0%
Managers
17.1%
Professionals
14.3%
Sales Workers
14.3%
Labourers
8.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.6%
Clerical & Administrative
8.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.6%

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

Cunningham Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
26.9%
Society & Culture
23.1%
Engineering
11.5%
Agriculture & Environment
11.5%

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

Cunningham Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cunningham Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
25.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cunningham Marital Status

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Married
68.5% 37
↔️
Separated
5.6% 3
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Never married
25.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cunningham Ancestry

English
37.6%
Australian
30.1%
Scottish
14.0%
German
11.8%
Irish
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cunningham School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
40.0%
Pre-school
20.0%
Primary — Government
20.0%
Primary — Catholic
20.0%

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

Cunningham Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.0% 3
No need for assistance
98.0% 145

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

Cunningham Volunteering

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Volunteer
44.4% 24
Not a volunteer
55.6% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cunningham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cunningham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
88.5%
Did not go to work
11.5%

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

Cunningham Car Ownership

2 vehicles
37.0%
3 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
40.7%

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

Cunningham Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
53.8%
4 bedrooms
46.2%

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

Cunningham Population Mobility

11.7%
moved in the last year
7.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cunningham Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
151
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cunningham Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
3

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

Cunningham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
8.9%
$650-$799/wk
17.8%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
24.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cunningham Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.7%
Couple — no children
28.6%
Couple — no children under 15
12.9%
One parent — children under 15
8.6%
One parent — no children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cunningham Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.3% 11
Did not provide
80.7% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cunningham Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
2 children
42.9%

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

Cunningham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.4%
5–14 hours
27.8%
15–29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
24.1%
Did not do domestic work
14.8%

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

Cunningham Household Size

1 person
15.8%
2 persons
57.9%
6+ persons
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cunningham Where Residents Moved From

Same address
68
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Cunningham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cunningham Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2024

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

Cunningham Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,937/wk
Median Rent $275/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.2%

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

If you earn X in Cunningham

≈ $8,394/month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $1,662/wk
Rent share 14.2%

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Cunningham vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cunningham

What is the population of Cunningham SA?

The population of Cunningham SA is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Cunningham?

The median personal income in Cunningham SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $2,071 per week.

How much is rent in Cunningham?

Median rent in Cunningham SA is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 14.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cunningham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cunningham SA is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cunningham?

The median age in Cunningham SA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cunningham a good suburb to live in?

Cunningham is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 78.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.2% 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: 40339. All dollar figures in AUD.