Darke Peak SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Darke Peak SA is 90 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Darke Peak is $590 per week ($30,680 per year). Median rent in Darke Peak is $96 per week ($416 per month). Darke Peak has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Darke Peak has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Darke Peak is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darke Peak is $1,109.

There were 1 recorded offences in Darke Peak in 2023-24, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Darke Peak Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Darke Peak Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$590/wk
$30,680 per year
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Median Rent
$96/wk
$416 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,109/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Darke Peak Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.9% (53) Female 41.1% (37)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
90 people · 461.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,171
Family income/wk

Darke Peak 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Darke Peak Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
87.5% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
12.5% 3 dwellings

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

Darke Peak Country of Birth

Australia
93.2%
England
6.8%

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

Darke Peak Religion

No Religion
34.6%
Uniting Church
23.5%
Not stated
14.8%
Catholic
13.6%
Anglican
9.9%
Lutheran
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Darke Peak Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
43.8%

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

Darke Peak Employment

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Employed full-time
53.4% 31 people
Employed part-time
22.4% 13 people
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Not in labour force
24.1% 14 people

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

Darke Peak Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Bachelor Degree
16.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%

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

Darke Peak Occupation

Managers
47.1%
Professionals
17.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
17.6%

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

Darke Peak Field of Study

Engineering
38.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
23.8%
Management & Commerce
19.0%
Agriculture & Environment
19.0%

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

Darke Peak Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Darke Peak Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
32.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Darke Peak Marital Status

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Married
63.8% 44
↔️
Separated
5.8% 4
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Divorced
8.7% 6
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Never married
21.7% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Darke Peak Ancestry

English
40.2%
Australian
34.8%
German
11.6%
Scottish
8.9%
Dutch
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Darke Peak School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
66.7%
Secondary — Government
33.3%

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

Darke Peak Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.4% 7
No need for assistance
95.6% 152

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

Darke Peak Volunteering

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Volunteer
41.0% 25
Not a volunteer
59.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Darke Peak How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.6%
Did not go to work
19.4%

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

Darke Peak Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.0%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3 vehicles
10.3%
4+ vehicles
20.7%

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

Darke Peak Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.1%
3 bedrooms
72.7%
4 bedrooms
15.2%

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

Darke Peak Population Mobility

5.5%
moved in the last year
20.0%
moved in the last 5 years
68.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Darke Peak Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
159
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Darke Peak Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Mental health
7
Asthma
6

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

Darke Peak Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$300-$399/wk
9.1%
$400-$499/wk
16.4%
$500-$649/wk
14.5%
$650-$799/wk
18.2%
$800-$999/wk
5.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Darke Peak Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.1%
Couple — no children
37.3%
Couple — no children under 15
18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Darke Peak Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.4% 12
Did not provide
80.6% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Darke Peak Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Darke Peak When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5

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

Darke Peak Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.4%
5–14 hours
17.9%
15–29 hours
17.9%
30+ hours
16.4%
Did not do domestic work
25.4%

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

Darke Peak Household Size

1 person
29.4%
2 persons
41.2%
3 persons
8.8%
4 persons
11.8%
5 persons
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Darke Peak Where Residents Moved From

Same address
69
Moved from SA
4

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

Darke Peak Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Darke Peak Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023

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

Darke Peak Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,062/wk
Median Rent $96/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.0%

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

If you earn X in Darke Peak

≈ $4,602/month
Median rent $96/wk
Left after rent $966/wk
Rent share 9.0%

Darke Peak vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darke Peak

What is the population of Darke Peak SA?

The population of Darke Peak SA is 90 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Darke Peak?

The median personal income in Darke Peak SA is $590 per week, or $30,680 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,171 per week.

How much is rent in Darke Peak?

Median rent in Darke Peak SA is $96 per week ($416 per month).Rent represents 9.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Darke Peak?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darke Peak SA is $1,109. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Darke Peak?

The median age in Darke Peak SA is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Darke Peak a good suburb to live in?

Darke Peak is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 90.The median income is $590/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.0% 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: 40349. All dollar figures in AUD.