Donovans SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Donovans SA is 111 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Donovans is $465 per week ($24,180 per year). Median rent in Donovans is $150 per week ($650 per month). Donovans has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Donovans has a population density of 11.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Donovans is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Donovans is $774.

There were 5 recorded offences in Donovans in 2024-25, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Donovans Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Donovans Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$465/wk
$24,180 per year
#8544 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
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Median Age
64years
26 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$774/mo
Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Donovans Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.1% (65) Female 40.9% (45)

Population Density

11.9
people per km²
111 people · 9.3 km²

Households

1.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Donovans Age Distribution

30-34
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)

Donovans Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 16 dwellings

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

Donovans Country of Birth

Australia
92.0%
England
8.0%

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

Donovans Religion

No Religion
44.0%
Not stated
18.0%
Catholic
16.0%
Anglican
13.0%
Uniting Church
6.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Donovans Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.8%

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

Donovans Employment

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Employed full-time
22.5% 18 people
Employed part-time
10.0% 8 people
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Not in labour force
67.5% 54 people

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

Donovans Qualifications

Graduate Diploma/Certificate
34.5%
Certificate III/IV
31.0%
Bachelor Degree
17.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.2%

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

Donovans Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
55.6%
Managers
44.4%

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

Donovans Field of Study

Health
100.0%

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

Donovans Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Donovans Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
7.1%
$300-$399/wk
8.9%
$400-$499/wk
17.9%
$500-$649/wk
14.3%
$650-$799/wk
19.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Donovans Marital Status

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Married
47.6% 49
↔️
Separated
2.9% 3
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Divorced
14.6% 15
🕊️
Widowed
12.6% 13
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Never married
22.3% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Donovans Ancestry

English
37.9%
Australian
30.2%
Scottish
12.1%
Irish
9.5%
German
5.2%
New Zealander
2.6%
Other
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Donovans Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
13.8% 27
No need for assistance
86.2% 169

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

Donovans Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.7% 15
Not a volunteer
83.3% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Donovans Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
15.0%
$600-$799/mo
20.0%
$800-$999/mo
30.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Donovans How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Donovans Car Ownership

1 vehicle
40.7%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3 vehicles
13.6%
4+ vehicles
10.2%

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

Donovans Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
19.6%
2 bedrooms
37.3%
3 bedrooms
43.1%

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

Donovans Population Mobility

9.6%
moved in the last year
32.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
32.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Donovans Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
196
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Donovans Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
13
Heart disease
6
Diabetes
6
Mental health
6
Cancer
4
Asthma
3
Lung condition
3
Stroke
3

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

Donovans Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
12.3%
$300-$399/wk
20.0%
$400-$499/wk
18.5%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Donovans Family Structure

Couple — no children
78.3%
Couple — children under 15
10.0%
One parent — no children under 15
6.7%
One parent — children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Donovans Military Service

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Previously served
3.6% 3
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Never served
96.4% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Donovans Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.2% 18
Did not provide
79.8% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Donovans Children Ever Born

No children
23.1%
1 child
23.1%
2 children
30.8%
3 children
23.1%

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

Donovans When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
5
1981–1990
4

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

Donovans Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
22.6%
15–29 hours
13.1%
30+ hours
11.9%
Did not do domestic work
35.7%

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

Donovans Household Size

1 person
43.6%
2 persons
56.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Donovans Where Residents Moved From

Same address
85
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from SA
5

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

Donovans Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Theft
2
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Donovans Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $758/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in Donovans

≈ $3,285/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $608/wk
Rent share 19.8%

Donovans vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Donovans

What is the population of Donovans SA?

The population of Donovans SA is 111 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.9 people per km².Donovans is ranked #8,653 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Donovans?

The median personal income in Donovans SA is $465 per week, or $24,180 per year.The median household income is $758 per week.Family income is $900 per week.Donovans is ranked #8,544 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Donovans?

Median rent in Donovans SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Donovans ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Donovans?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Donovans SA is $774. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Donovans?

The median age in Donovans SA is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Donovans a good suburb to live in?

Donovans is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 111.The median income is $465/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 40368. All dollar figures in AUD.