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Curramulka SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Curramulka SA is 304 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Curramulka is $667 per week ($34,684 per year). Median rent in Curramulka is $200 per week ($867 per month). Curramulka has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Curramulka has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Curramulka is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Curramulka is $875.

There were 1 recorded offences in Curramulka in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was robbery (1 offences).

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Curramulka Population

residents (Census 2021)

Curramulka Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$667/wk

$34,684 per year

#6038 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$875/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Curramulka Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (146) Female 51.3% (154)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

304 people · 284.1 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,525

Family income/wk

Curramulka 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)

Curramulka Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.7% 74 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.3% 25 dwellings

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

Curramulka Country of Birth

Australia

97.0%

England

3.0%

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

Curramulka Religion

No Religion

51.2%

Uniting Church

14.6%

Anglican

10.2%

Not stated

8.5%

Catholic

8.1%

Lutheran

4.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.0%

SB OSB NRA SB

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Curramulka Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Curramulka Employment

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Employed full-time

35.9% 79 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 55 people

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Not in labour force

39.1% 86 people

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

Curramulka Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.0%

Bachelor Degree

17.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Certificate I/II

7.7%

Postgraduate Degree

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.3%

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

Curramulka Occupation

Managers

38.7%

Community & Personal Service

12.9%

Labourers

12.9%

Professionals

11.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.3%

Clerical & Administrative

8.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.8%

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

Curramulka Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

20.9%

Health

17.9%

Engineering

17.9%

Society & Culture

14.9%

Management & Commerce

11.9%

Education

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

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

Curramulka Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Curramulka Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

13.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Curramulka Marital Status

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Married

54.0% 129

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Separated

3.8% 9

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Divorced

10.0% 24

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Widowed

5.9% 14

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Never married

26.4% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Curramulka Ancestry

English

41.0%

Australian

33.1%

German

6.9%

Scottish

6.7%

Irish

4.9%

Other

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Chinese

1.5%

New Zealander

0.8%

Polish

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Curramulka School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.3%

Secondary — Government

13.6%

Vocational Education

13.6%

Pre-school

5.1%

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

Curramulka Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.0% 17

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 553

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

Curramulka Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.3% 81

—

Not a volunteer

65.7% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Curramulka Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

33.3%

$800-$999/mo

27.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Curramulka How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.6%

Walked only

14.7%

Did not go to work

11.8%

Other

4.9%

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

Curramulka Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.4%

1 vehicle

32.5%

2 vehicles

36.6%

3 vehicles

19.5%

4+ vehicles

8.9%

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

Curramulka Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.3%

2 bedrooms

18.0%

3 bedrooms

54.7%

4 bedrooms

21.9%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

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

Curramulka Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

23.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Curramulka Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

562

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Curramulka Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Curramulka Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.6%

$1-$149/wk

6.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

17.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Curramulka Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.4%

Couple — no children

33.5%

Couple — no children under 15

15.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.5%

One parent — children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Curramulka Military Service

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Previously served

5.0% 12

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Never served

95.0% 227

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Curramulka Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.2% 44

—

Did not provide

80.8% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Curramulka Children Ever Born

No children

13.8%

2 children

36.7%

3 children

33.9%

4 children

15.6%

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

Curramulka When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Curramulka Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.2%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

17.4%

30+ hours

17.8%

Did not do domestic work

20.0%

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

Curramulka Household Size

1 person

32.5%

2 persons

35.7%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

3.2%

6+ persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Curramulka Where Residents Moved From

Same address

254

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Curramulka Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.1%

Step family — no other children

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Curramulka Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Curramulka Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,224/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.3%

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

If you earn X in Curramulka

Your weekly income

≈ $5,304/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,024/wk

Rent share 16.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Curramulka

What is the population of Curramulka SA?

The population of Curramulka SA is 304 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Curramulka is ranked #5,999 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Curramulka?

The median personal income in Curramulka SA is $667 per week, or $34,684 per year.The median household income is $1,224 per week.Family income is $1,525 per week.Curramulka is ranked #6,038 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Curramulka?

Median rent in Curramulka SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Curramulka ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Curramulka?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Curramulka SA is $875. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Curramulka?

The median age in Curramulka SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Curramulka a good suburb to live in?

Curramulka is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 304.The median income is $667/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% 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: 40341. All dollar figures in AUD.