Custon SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Custon SA is 19 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Custon is $824 per week ($42,848 per year). Median rent in Custon is $200 per week ($867 per month). Custon has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Custon has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (50% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Custon in 2025-26, a rate of 53 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Custon Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Custon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$824/wk
$42,848 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 4 · 1.2 per bedroom

Custon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.3% (9) Female 43.8% (7)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
19 people · 45.9 km²

Households

4
Avg household size
1.2
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Custon Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
45-49
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Custon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Custon Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Custon Religion

Lutheran
50.0%
Not stated
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Custon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Custon Employment

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Employed full-time
42.9% 3 people
Employed part-time
57.1% 4 people

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

Custon Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Custon Marital Status

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Married
70.0% 7
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Never married
30.0% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Custon Ancestry

Australian
42.9%
German
35.7%
English
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Custon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Custon Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 15

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

Custon Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.5% 3
Not a volunteer
62.5% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Custon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Custon Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Custon Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
53.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Custon Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
16
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Custon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,500-$1,749/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Custon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
69.2%
Couple — no children under 15
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Custon Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Custon Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
100.0%

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

Custon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Custon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

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

Custon Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,937/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.3%

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

If you earn X in Custon

≈ $8,394/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,737/wk
Rent share 10.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Custon vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Custon

What is the population of Custon SA?

The population of Custon SA is 19 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Custon?

The median personal income in Custon SA is $824 per week, or $42,848 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Custon?

Median rent in Custon SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 10.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Custon?

The median age in Custon SA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Custon a good suburb to live in?

Custon is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 19.The median income is $824/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.3% 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: 40343. All dollar figures in AUD.