South Australia · Suburb Profile

Davenport SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Davenport SA is 156 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Davenport is $394 per week ($20,488 per year). Median rent in Davenport is $115 per week ($498 per month). Davenport has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Davenport has a population density of 157.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

There were 43 recorded offences in Davenport in 2025-26, a rate of 276 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (22 offences).

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Davenport Population

residents (Census 2021)

Davenport Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$394/wk

$20,488 per year

#8785 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$115/wk

$498 per month

#8557 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.4 · 1.1 per bedroom

Davenport Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (83) Female 46.8% (73)

Population Density

157.4

people per km²

156 people · 1.0 km²

Households

3.4

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$725

Family income/wk

Davenport 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Davenport Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Davenport Religion

No Religion

58.3%

Brethren

15.4%

Uniting Church

12.2%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

9.6%

Lutheran

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Davenport Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent

29.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

26.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

14.1%

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

Davenport Languages Spoken at Home

Other

51.0%

Australian Indigenous

49.0%

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

Davenport Employment

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Unemployed

9.6% 11 people

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Not in labour force

90.4% 103 people

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

Davenport Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.1%

Bachelor Degree

22.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

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

Davenport Field of Study

Management & Commerce

100.0%

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

Davenport Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Davenport Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

34.6%

$500-$649/wk

15.4%

$800-$999/wk

19.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Davenport Marital Status

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Married

11.8% 15

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Separated

3.1% 4

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Divorced

7.1% 9

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Widowed

13.4% 17

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Never married

64.6% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Davenport Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

79.7%

Other

15.1%

German

2.1%

English

1.6%

Scottish

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Davenport School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

80.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

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

Davenport Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

17.3% 53

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No need for assistance

82.7% 253

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

Davenport Volunteering

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Volunteer

7.3% 9

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Not a volunteer

92.7% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Davenport How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Davenport Car Ownership

0 vehicles

12.5%

1 vehicle

62.5%

2 vehicles

25.0%

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

Davenport Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

29.0%

3 bedrooms

48.4%

4 bedrooms

22.6%

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

Davenport Population Mobility

8.7%

moved in the last year

32.4%

moved in the last 5 years

47.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

13.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Davenport Indigenous Population

98.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

301

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Davenport Long-term Health Conditions

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Mental health

Dementia

Stroke

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

Davenport Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.2%

$150-$299/wk

27.8%

$300-$399/wk

16.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.2%

$650-$799/wk

29.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Davenport Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.1%

One parent — children under 15

30.5%

Couple — no children

9.8%

Couple — no children under 15

9.8%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Davenport Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 17

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Did not provide

86.0% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Davenport Children Ever Born

No children

35.3%

2 children

20.6%

3 children

8.8%

4 children

35.3%

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

Davenport Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.8%

5–14 hours

16.8%

15–29 hours

5.9%

30+ hours

3.4%

Did not do domestic work

52.1%

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

Davenport Household Size

1 person

13.8%

2 persons

31.0%

3 persons

10.3%

4 persons

13.8%

5 persons

17.2%

6+ persons

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Davenport Where Residents Moved From

Same address

137

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Davenport Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

61.5%

Blended family — no other children

38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Davenport Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 43 total

Assault

Break & Enter

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Davenport Schools

schools nearby

government

803

avg ICSEA score

1,119

total students

Seaview Christian College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 168 students

883

ICSEA

Port Augusta Secondary School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 662 students

848

ICSEA

Augusta Park Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 190 students

795

ICSEA

Carlton School Government

Combined · R-9 · 99 students

685

ICSEA

Open Access College - Port Augusta School of the Air Campus Government

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Davenport Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $725/wk

Median Rent $115/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.9%

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

If you earn X in Davenport

Your weekly income

≈ $3,142/month

Median rent $115/wk

Left after rent $610/wk

Rent share 15.9%

Davenport vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Salisbury South

Pop: 78 Income: $366/wk Rent: $309/wk

Cunningham (SA)

Pop: 78 Income: $900/wk Rent: $275/wk

Fischer

Pop: 78 Income: $575/wk Rent: $400/wk

Neales Flat

Pop: 78 Income: $670/wk Rent: $300/wk

Parrakie

Pop: 78 Income: $739/wk Rent: $100/wk

Cockaleechie

Pop: 79 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Davenport

What is the population of Davenport SA?

The population of Davenport SA is 156 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 157.4 people per km².Davenport is ranked #7,659 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Davenport?

The median personal income in Davenport SA is $394 per week, or $20,488 per year.The median household income is $725 per week.Family income is $725 per week.Davenport is ranked #8,785 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Davenport?

Median rent in Davenport SA is $115 per week ($498 per month).Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Davenport ranks #8,557 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Davenport?

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

Is Davenport a good suburb to live in?

Davenport is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 156.The median income is $394/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% 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: 40351. All dollar figures in AUD.