Daveyston SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Daveyston SA is 85 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Daveyston is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Daveyston is $265 per week ($1,148 per month). Daveyston has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Daveyston has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Daveyston is $1,473.

There were 2 recorded offences in Daveyston in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Daveyston Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Daveyston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
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Median Rent
$265/wk
$1,148 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,473/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Daveyston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (46) Female 50.5% (47)

Population Density

6.9
people per km²
85 people · 12.3 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Daveyston Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Daveyston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
37.5% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
62.5% 10 dwellings

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

Daveyston Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Daveyston Religion

No Religion
36.0%
Lutheran
23.3%
Not stated
20.9%
Anglican
10.5%
Pentecostal
4.7%
Christian (other)
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Daveyston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.8%

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

Daveyston Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 17 people
Employed part-time
21.6% 11 people
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Unemployed
5.9% 3 people
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Not in labour force
39.2% 20 people

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

Daveyston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%
Bachelor Degree
10.0%

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

Daveyston Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
39.3%
Labourers
25.0%
Managers
21.4%
Professionals
14.3%

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

Daveyston Field of Study

Engineering
63.2%
Society & Culture
21.1%
Education
15.8%

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

Daveyston Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Daveyston Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
42.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Daveyston Marital Status

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Married
68.3% 41
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Divorced
5.0% 3
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Never married
26.7% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Daveyston Ancestry

English
38.0%
Australian
34.3%
German
16.7%
Irish
5.6%
Scottish
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Daveyston School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
38.9%
Secondary — Government
27.8%
Pre-school
16.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
16.7%

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

Daveyston Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.8% 6
No need for assistance
96.2% 151

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

Daveyston Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.9% 10
Not a volunteer
83.1% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Daveyston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Daveyston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.8%
Did not go to work
15.2%

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

Daveyston Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.0%
2 vehicles
28.0%
3 vehicles
44.0%
4+ vehicles
12.0%

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

Daveyston Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.9%
3 bedrooms
37.0%
4 bedrooms
37.0%

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

Daveyston Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
28.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Daveyston Indigenous Population

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Daveyston Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
14
Arthritis
7
Mental health
3

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

Daveyston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.3%
$150-$299/wk
15.4%
$300-$399/wk
7.7%
$500-$649/wk
11.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Daveyston Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
60.6%
Couple — no children under 15
22.7%
Couple — no children
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Daveyston Military Service

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Previously served
5.0% 3
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Never served
95.0% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Daveyston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.7% 12
Did not provide
79.3% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Daveyston Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Daveyston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.3%
5–14 hours
23.6%
15–29 hours
12.7%
30+ hours
18.2%
Did not do domestic work
18.2%

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

Daveyston Household Size

1 person
18.8%
2 persons
31.3%
3 persons
12.5%
4 persons
12.5%
5 persons
9.4%
6+ persons
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Daveyston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Daveyston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault
2

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Daveyston Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $265/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.1%

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

If you earn X in Daveyston

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $265/wk
Left after rent $1,610/wk
Rent share 14.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Daveyston vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daveyston

What is the population of Daveyston SA?

The population of Daveyston SA is 85 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Daveyston?

The median personal income in Daveyston SA is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Daveyston?

Median rent in Daveyston SA is $265 per week ($1,148 per month).Rent represents 14.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Daveyston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Daveyston SA is $1,473. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Daveyston?

The median age in Daveyston SA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Daveyston a good suburb to live in?

Daveyston is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 85.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.1% 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: 40352. All dollar figures in AUD.