Cygnet River SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Cygnet River SA is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cygnet River is $668 per week ($34,736 per year). Median rent in Cygnet River is $230 per week ($997 per month). Cygnet River has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Cygnet River has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cygnet River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (74% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cygnet River is $1,465.

There were 5 recorded offences in Cygnet River in 2023-24, a rate of 69 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Cygnet River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Cygnet River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$668/wk
$34,736 per year
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Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,465/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Cygnet River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.2% (41) Female 43.8% (32)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
72 people · 48.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,062
Family income/wk

Cygnet River Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Cygnet River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
51.9% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
48.1% 13 dwellings

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

Cygnet River Country of Birth

Australia
92.9%
England
7.1%

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

Cygnet River Religion

No Religion
74.0%
Christian (other)
8.2%
Lutheran
6.8%
Othr Christian
6.8%
Uniting Church
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cygnet River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.2%

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

Cygnet River Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Cygnet River Employment

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Employed full-time
40.4% 19 people
Employed part-time
31.9% 15 people
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Not in labour force
27.7% 13 people

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

Cygnet River Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
35.0%
Certificate III/IV
15.0%

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

Cygnet River Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Labourers
31.3%
Clerical & Administrative
18.8%

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

Cygnet River Field of Study

Engineering
40.0%
Management & Commerce
30.0%
Agriculture & Environment
15.0%
Health
15.0%

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

Cygnet River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cygnet River Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
40.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
30.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cygnet River Marital Status

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Married
70.8% 34
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Divorced
6.3% 3
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Never married
22.9% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cygnet River Ancestry

Australian
30.1%
English
29.0%
German
10.8%
Irish
8.6%
Other
7.5%
Italian
6.5%
Scottish
4.3%
Dutch
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cygnet River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
65.2%
Pre-school
17.4%
Secondary — Government
17.4%

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

Cygnet River Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.9% 12
No need for assistance
91.1% 123

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

Cygnet River Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.3% 19
Not a volunteer
62.7% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cygnet River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
33.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
33.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cygnet River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.1%
Car (passenger)
12.9%

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

Cygnet River Car Ownership

2 vehicles
62.5%
3 vehicles
37.5%

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

Cygnet River Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
31.6%
4 bedrooms
52.6%
5 bedrooms
15.8%

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

Cygnet River Population Mobility

13.4%
moved in the last year
42.4%
moved in the last 5 years
68.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cygnet River Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
144
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cygnet River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
4
Asthma
4

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

Cygnet River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.8%
$1-$149/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
7.7%
$500-$649/wk
12.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.4%
$3,500+/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cygnet River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
32.8%
One parent — children under 15
10.3%
Couple — no children under 15
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cygnet River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
24.0% 12
Did not provide
76.0% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cygnet River Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
4 children
42.9%

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

Cygnet River When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

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

Cygnet River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.0%
5–14 hours
44.0%
15–29 hours
24.0%
30+ hours
8.0%
Did not do domestic work
14.0%

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

Cygnet River Household Size

1 person
34.8%
2 persons
34.8%
4 persons
17.4%
6+ persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cygnet River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
58
Moved from SA
5
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Cygnet River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cygnet River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 5 total

Other Against Person
2
Break & Enter
1
Property Damage
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023

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

Cygnet River Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $949/wk
Median Rent $230/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.2%

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

If you earn X in Cygnet River

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $719/wk
Rent share 24.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cygnet River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cygnet River

What is the population of Cygnet River SA?

The population of Cygnet River SA is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Cygnet River?

The median personal income in Cygnet River SA is $668 per week, or $34,736 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.

How much is rent in Cygnet River?

Median rent in Cygnet River SA is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 24.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Cygnet River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cygnet River SA is $1,465. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cygnet River?

The median age in Cygnet River SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cygnet River a good suburb to live in?

Cygnet River is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 72.The median income is $668/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.2% 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: 40345. All dollar figures in AUD.