Dawson SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dawson SA is 3 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dawson is $849 per week ($44,148 per year). Dawson has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Dawson has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (100% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Dawson in 2023-24, a rate of 333 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

Dawson Map

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Dawson Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dawson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$849/wk
$44,148 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Dawson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 100.0% (3) Female 0.0% (0)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
3 people · 314.2 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Dawson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Dawson Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Dawson Religion

Catholic
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dawson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Dawson Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 3 people

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

Dawson Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dawson Ancestry

Australian
50.0%
Irish
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dawson Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 3

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

Dawson Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dawson Car Ownership

4+ vehicles
100.0%

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

Dawson Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
100.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dawson Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
3
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dawson Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dawson Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dawson Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023

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

Dawson Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,649/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Dawson

≈ $7,146/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,649/wk
Rent share

Dawson vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawson

What is the population of Dawson SA?

The population of Dawson SA is 3 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Dawson?

The median personal income in Dawson SA is $849 per week, or $44,148 per year.The median household income is $1,649 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

What is the median age in Dawson?

The median age in Dawson SA is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dawson a good suburb to live in?

Dawson is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3.The median income is $849/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 40356. All dollar figures in AUD.