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Delamere SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Delamere SA is 162 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Delamere is $545 per week ($28,340 per year). Median rent in Delamere is $333 per week ($1,443 per month). Delamere has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Delamere has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Delamere is England. The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Delamere is $1,690.

There were 1 recorded offences in Delamere in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Delamere Population

residents (Census 2021)

Delamere Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$545/wk

$28,340 per year

#7776 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$333/wk

$1,443 per month

#3787 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,690/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Delamere Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (86) Female 48.2% (80)

Population Density

3.4

people per km²

162 people · 48.2 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,424

Family income/wk

Delamere Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Delamere Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.2% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.8% 17 dwellings

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

Delamere Country of Birth

Australia

87.8%

England

12.2%

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

Delamere Religion

No Religion

62.4%

Anglican

13.4%

Uniting Church

10.2%

Not stated

6.4%

Catholic

5.7%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Delamere Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

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

Delamere Employment

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Employed full-time

25.0% 34 people

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Employed part-time

27.2% 37 people

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Unemployed

4.4% 6 people

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Not in labour force

43.4% 59 people

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

Delamere Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

30.4%

Bachelor Degree

27.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.2%

Postgraduate Degree

11.6%

Certificate I/II

7.2%

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

Delamere Occupation

Managers

27.9%

Professionals

20.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.9%

Community & Personal Service

14.0%

Clerical & Administrative

9.3%

Labourers

7.0%

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

Delamere Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

25.7%

Society & Culture

22.9%

Education

11.4%

Management & Commerce

11.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.4%

Engineering

8.6%

Architecture & Building

8.6%

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

Delamere Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Delamere Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

9.3%

$650-$799/wk

22.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Delamere Marital Status

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Married

53.6% 75

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Separated

2.9% 4

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Divorced

17.1% 24

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Widowed

2.9% 4

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Never married

23.6% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Delamere Ancestry

English

41.2%

Australian

26.3%

Scottish

8.3%

German

7.5%

Irish

5.7%

Other

5.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

Italian

1.8%

Spanish

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Delamere School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.5%

Secondary — Government

21.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.8%

Primary — Catholic

12.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.4%

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

Delamere Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.0% 21

✅

No need for assistance

93.0% 277

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

Delamere Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.3% 42

—

Not a volunteer

68.7% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Delamere Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

71.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Delamere How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.5%

Car (passenger)

10.6%

Did not go to work

8.5%

Walked only

6.4%

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

Delamere Car Ownership

1 vehicle

28.8%

2 vehicles

55.9%

3 vehicles

15.3%

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

Delamere Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.1%

2 bedrooms

24.1%

3 bedrooms

42.6%

4 bedrooms

14.8%

5 bedrooms

7.4%

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

Delamere Population Mobility

15.7%

moved in the last year

32.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Delamere Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

307

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Delamere Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

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

Delamere Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

8.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

9.2%

$400-$499/wk

9.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Delamere Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.1%

Couple — children under 15

33.6%

Couple — no children under 15

17.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Delamere Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 18

—

Did not provide

85.5% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Delamere Children Ever Born

No children

10.9%

1 child

26.1%

2 children

63.0%

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

Delamere When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Delamere Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.1%

5–14 hours

27.3%

15–29 hours

24.2%

30+ hours

18.8%

Did not do domestic work

15.6%

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

Delamere Household Size

1 person

25.8%

2 persons

46.8%

3 persons

4.8%

4 persons

16.1%

6+ persons

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Delamere Where Residents Moved From

Same address

129

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

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

Delamere Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Delamere Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Delamere Rent Prices & Affordability

32%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,050/wk

Median Rent $333/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Delamere

Your weekly income

≈ $4,550/month

Median rent $333/wk

Left after rent $717/wk

Rent share 31.7%

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Delamere vs State & National Average

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Pop: 81 Income: $488/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 81 Income: $687/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 81 Income: $560/wk Rent: $185/wk

Culburra

Pop: 81 Income: $900/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 81 Income: $675/wk Rent: $75/wk

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Pop: 81 Income: $735/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Delamere

What is the population of Delamere SA?

The population of Delamere SA is 162 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km².Delamere is ranked #7,534 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Delamere?

The median personal income in Delamere SA is $545 per week, or $28,340 per year.The median household income is $1,050 per week.Family income is $1,424 per week.Delamere is ranked #7,776 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Delamere?

Median rent in Delamere SA is $333 per week ($1,443 per month).Rent represents 31.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Delamere ranks #3,787 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Delamere?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Delamere SA is $1,690. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Delamere?

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

Is Delamere a good suburb to live in?

Delamere is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 162.The median income is $545/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.7% 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: 40360. All dollar figures in AUD.