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Dismal Swamp SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dismal Swamp, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Dismal Swamp SA is 63 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dismal Swamp is $819 per week ($42,588 per year). Median rent in Dismal Swamp is $150 per week ($650 per month). Dismal Swamp has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Dismal Swamp has a population density of 1.0 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dismal Swamp is $1,417.
There were 1 recorded offences in Dismal Swamp in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).
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Dismal Swamp Population
Dismal Swamp Median Income & Rent
Dismal Swamp Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Dismal Swamp Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dismal Swamp Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dismal Swamp Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Dismal Swamp Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Dismal Swamp Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Dismal Swamp Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Dismal Swamp Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Dismal Swamp Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Dismal Swamp Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Dismal Swamp Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Dismal Swamp Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Dismal Swamp Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Dismal Swamp Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Dismal Swamp School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Dismal Swamp Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Dismal Swamp Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Dismal Swamp How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Dismal Swamp Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Dismal Swamp Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Dismal Swamp Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Dismal Swamp Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Dismal Swamp Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Dismal Swamp Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Dismal Swamp Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Dismal Swamp Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Dismal Swamp Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Dismal Swamp Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Dismal Swamp Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Dismal Swamp Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Dismal Swamp Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Dismal Swamp Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Dismal Swamp Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dismal Swamp
What is the population of Dismal Swamp SA?
The population of Dismal Swamp SA is 63 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².
What is the median income in Dismal Swamp?
The median personal income in Dismal Swamp SA is $819 per week, or $42,588 per year.The median household income is $1,916 per week.Family income is $1,968 per week.
How much is rent in Dismal Swamp?
Median rent in Dismal Swamp SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 7.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Dismal Swamp?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dismal Swamp SA is $1,417. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Dismal Swamp?
The median age in Dismal Swamp SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Dismal Swamp a good suburb to live in?
Dismal Swamp is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 63.The median income is $819/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.8% 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: 40367. All dollar figures in AUD.