Davoren Park, SA: suburb profile

The population of Davoren Park SA is 6,392 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Davoren Park is $486 per week ($25,272 per year). Median rent in Davoren Park is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Davoren Park has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Davoren Park has a population density of 1,970 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Davoren Park is England. The most common religion is No religion (51.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Indonesian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Davoren Park is $945.

There were 468 recorded offences in Davoren Park in 2025-26, a rate of 73 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (207 offences).

Population
6,392
Census 2021
Median income
$486/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$250/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Davoren Park vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Davoren Park is $486 a week, 36% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 673rd of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $50 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 26.9% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 33, 10 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDavoren ParkTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$486/wk$759/wk −36%$766/wk
Household income$931/wk$1,494/wk −38%$1,637/wk
Rent$250/wk$300/wk −17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$945/mo$1,534/mo −38%$1,733/mo
Median age3343 −10 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.9%19.5% +7.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Davoren Park, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Davoren Park Population

6,392 residents at the 2021 Census.

Davoren Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$486/wk
$25,272 per year
Ranked 8,362 of 14,663
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
Ranked 6,115 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$945/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Davoren Park Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $931/wk
Median rent $250/wk
Rent to income 26.9%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Davoren Park against your income

About $4,034 a month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $681/wk
Rent share 26.9%

Davoren Park Schools

16
schools nearby
9
government
929
avg ICSEA score
7,797
total students
St Patrick's Technical College Catholic
Secondary · 10-12 · 260 students
998
ICSEA
Northern Adelaide Senior College Government
Secondary · U, 11-12 · 431 students
978
ICSEA
St Columba College Catholic
Combined · R-12 · 1,519 students
973
ICSEA
Adelaide North Special School Government
Combined · U · 178 students
964
ICSEA
Playford College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 670 students
940
ICSEA
St Thomas More School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 267 students
927
ICSEA
Taparra Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 131 students
926
ICSEA
Mark Oliphant College (B-12) Government
Combined · U, R-12 · 1,685 students
919
ICSEA
Swallowcliffe School P-6 Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 423 students
917
ICSEA
Compass Catholic Community Catholic
Secondary · 12 · 139 students
916
ICSEA
Edmund Rice Flexi School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 163 students
908
ICSEA
Elizabeth North Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 514 students
907
ICSEA
Elizabeth Downs Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 420 students
904
ICSEA
John Hartley School B-6 Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 685 students
903
ICSEA
Elizabeth Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 312 students
862
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 16 schools.

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

All schools near Davoren Park, with a map

Davoren Park Map

Davoren Park, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Davoren Park, South Australia: 34.6911°S, 138.6677°E

Davoren Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (16)

People in Davoren Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (3,159) Female 50.6% (3,234)

Population Density

1,970
people per km²
6,392 people · 3.2 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,080
Family income/wk

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
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.4%
Afghanistan
1.4%
Myanmar
1.0%
Indonesia
0.9%
Philippines
0.9%
New Zealand
0.8%
Vietnam
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Indonesian
1.1%
Vietnamese
1.0%
Khmer
0.8%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.5%
Arabic
0.5%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.4%
Tagalog
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
39.7%
Australian
35.0%
Scottish
6.2%
German
5.9%
Australian Aboriginal
5.9%
Irish
5.3%
Italian
2.0%
Dutch
1.4%
Filipino
1.3%
Vietnamese
0.9%
Chinese
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
51.2%
Not stated
10.0%
Catholic
8.4%
Islam
6.6%
Anglican
6.6%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Uniting Church
2.4%
Buddhism
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
27.7% 1,355
Separated
5.6% 275
Divorced
11.5% 564
Widowed
6.4% 312
Never married
48.8% 2,386

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.1%
One parent: children under 15
24.1%
Couple: no children
17.5%
One parent: no children under 15
11.8%
Couple: no children under 15
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.7%
2 persons
30.6%
3 persons
15.4%
4 persons
11.4%
5 persons
5.6%
6+ persons
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Davoren Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,289 occupied private dwellings in Davoren Park at the 2021 Census, 45.5% were rented, 19.9% owned outright and 30.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
19.9% 456 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.3% 693 dwellings
Rented
45.5% 1,041 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.4% 77 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
72.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
27.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.1%
2 bedrooms
7.2%
3 bedrooms
76.0%
4 bedrooms
12.1%
5 bedrooms
1.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.1%
$300-$449/mo
5.2%
$450-$599/mo
7.8%
$600-$799/mo
18.1%
$800-$999/mo
20.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
31.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
7.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
4.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
0.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
15.6%
1 vehicle
42.9%
2 vehicles
28.9%
3 vehicles
8.7%
4+ vehicles
3.9%

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

Work, income and education in Davoren Park

Employment

Employed full-time
21.7% 944 people
Employed part-time
17.0% 743 people
Unemployed
8.9% 388 people
Not in labour force
52.4% 2,285 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
22.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.1%
Labourers
15.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.1%
Professionals
10.9%
Clerical & Administrative
10.4%
Sales Workers
7.5%
Managers
4.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
2.6%
$300-$399/wk
5.4%
$400-$499/wk
11.0%
$500-$649/wk
9.0%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
13.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
0.7%
$4,000+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
11.9%
$300-$399/wk
9.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.8%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.7%
$800-$999/wk
14.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
1.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
1.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.4%
$3,500+/wk
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.3%
Did not go to work
11.3%
Car (passenger)
8.0%
Bus
3.3%
Walked only
1.6%
Other
0.6%
Bicycle
0.5%
Truck
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.2%
Bachelor Degree
10.5%
Certificate I/II
9.1%
Postgraduate Degree
2.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
23.8%
Engineering
19.2%
Management & Commerce
18.5%
Health
10.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.8%
Education
5.6%
Architecture & Building
5.0%
Creative Arts
2.6%
Information Technology
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
43.8%
Secondary: Government
21.7%
Vocational Education
10.3%
Pre-school
8.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.9%
Primary: Catholic
4.9%
Secondary: Catholic
3.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
79.0%
Has need for assistance
12.8%
Need for assistance not stated
8.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,077
Asthma
371
Diabetes
293
Arthritis
285
Lung condition
264
Heart disease
187
Kidney disease
98
Stroke
95
Cancer
89
Dementia
45

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.9% 657
Did not provide
85.1% 3,764

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.4% 376
Not a volunteer
91.6% 4,098

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 7
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 6
Previously served
2.9% 133
Never served
96.8% 4,368

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.4%
1 child
14.5%
2 children
22.4%
3 children
19.0%
4 children
9.8%
5+ children
3.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
85
1961: 1970
242
1971: 1980
88
1981: 1990
116
1991: 2000
84
2001: 2010
257
2011: 2015
218
2016
27
2017
30
2018
25
2019
57
2020
23
2021
7

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

Population Mobility

15.5%
moved in the last year
43.6%
moved in the last 5 years
17.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,846
Moved from SA
586
Moved: same area (SA2)
181
Moved from NSW
27
Moved from VIC
21
Moved from overseas
18
Moved from NT
8
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from WA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.8%
5: 14 hours
22.1%
15: 29 hours
10.0%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
40.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
75.8%
Step family: no other children
10.2%
Blended family: no other children
7.6%
Intact family: other children present
2.5%
Other couple: children only
2.3%
Blended family: other children present
1.0%
Step family: other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Davoren Park Crime Statistics

468 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
207
Assault
105
Property Damage
91
Break & Enter
46
Fraud
12
Other Against Person
6
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Davoren Park

The closest suburb to Davoren Park is Elizabeth North, 1.4 km away.

Elizabeth North
1.4 km away · income $485/wk · rent $240/wk
Eyre
1.5 km away · income $921/wk · rent $335/wk
Smithfield Plains
1.8 km away · income $511/wk · rent $251/wk
Smithfield (SA)
1.9 km away · income $526/wk · rent $260/wk
Andrews Farm
2.0 km away · income $772/wk · rent $300/wk
Elizabeth Downs
2.5 km away · income $494/wk · rent $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Davoren Park

What is the population of Davoren Park SA?

The population of Davoren Park SA is 6,392 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,970 people per km². Davoren Park is ranked #1,211 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Davoren Park?

The median personal income in Davoren Park SA is $486 per week, or $25,272 per year. The median household income is $931 per week. Family income is $1,080 per week. Davoren Park is ranked #8,362 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Davoren Park?

Median rent in Davoren Park SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rent represents 26.9% of household income, which is considered moderate. Davoren Park ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Davoren Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Davoren Park SA is $945. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Davoren Park?

The median age in Davoren Park SA is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Davoren Park a good suburb to live in?

Davoren Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 6,392. The median income is $486/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.9% 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: 40353. All dollar figures in AUD.