Suburbs Dalkey

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Dalkey SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dalkey SA is 16 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dalkey is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Dalkey is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Dalkey has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Dalkey has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents).

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📍 Dalkey, South Australia — 34.1888°S, 138.4285°E

Crime: Low Med High

Dalkey Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dalkey Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
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Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
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Median Age
34years
4 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.8 · 1.2 per bedroom

Dalkey Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (10) Female 44.4% (8)

Population Density

1.4
people per km²
16 people · 11.3 km²

Households

3.8
Avg household size
1.2
Persons per bedroom
$1,374
Family income/wk

Dalkey Age Distribution

10-14
40-44
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dalkey Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Dalkey Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Dalkey Religion

No Religion
63.2%
Lutheran
21.1%
Uniting Church
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dalkey Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
35.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.4%

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

Dalkey Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 3 people

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

Dalkey Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Dalkey Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Dalkey Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dalkey Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dalkey Marital Status

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Never married
50.0% 5
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Married
50.0% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dalkey Ancestry

English
37.9%
Australian
31.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.3%
German
10.3%
Irish
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dalkey School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Dalkey Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
12.5% 3
✅
No need for assistance
87.5% 21

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

Dalkey Volunteering

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Volunteer
46.2% 6
—
Not a volunteer
53.8% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dalkey How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Dalkey Car Ownership

2 vehicles
62.5%
4+ vehicles
37.5%

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

Dalkey Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Dalkey Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
20.0%
moved in the last 5 years
69.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dalkey Indigenous Population

11.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
24
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dalkey Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dalkey Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
82.4%
Couple — no children under 15
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dalkey Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
26.7% 4
—
Did not provide
73.3% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dalkey Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Dalkey Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5–14 hours
31.3%
30+ hours
25.0%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Dalkey Household Size

4 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dalkey Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dalkey Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,374/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.5%

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

If you earn X in Dalkey

≈ $5,954/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $1,134/wk
Rent share 17.5%

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Dalkey vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Lindon
Pop: 8 Income: $866/wk
Little Douglas
Pop: 8 Income: $699/wk Rent: $250/wk
Chinbingina
Pop: 8 Income: $1,125/wk
Coolillie
Pop: 8 Income: $2,500/wk
Bundaleer Gardens
Pop: 8 Income: $262/wk
Kanyaka
Pop: 8 Income: $899/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dalkey

What is the population of Dalkey SA?

The population of Dalkey SA is 16 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Dalkey?

The median personal income in Dalkey SA is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.

How much is rent in Dalkey?

Median rent in Dalkey SA is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Dalkey?

The median age in Dalkey SA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dalkey a good suburb to live in?

Dalkey is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 16.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% 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: 40347. All dollar figures in AUD.