Duck Ponds SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Duck Ponds SA is 284 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Duck Ponds is $634 per week ($32,968 per year). Median rent in Duck Ponds is $200 per week ($867 per month). Duck Ponds has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Duck Ponds has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Duck Ponds is England. The most common religion is Not stated (67% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Duck Ponds is $1,885.

There were 3 recorded offences in Duck Ponds in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Duck Ponds Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Duck Ponds Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$634/wk
$32,968 per year
#6551 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,885/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Duck Ponds Demographics

Gender Split

Male 82.6% (233) Female 17.4% (49)

Population Density

4.2
people per km²
284 people · 66.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,524
Family income/wk

Duck Ponds Age Distribution

0-4
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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Duck Ponds Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.3% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
43.8% 14 dwellings

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

Duck Ponds Country of Birth

Australia
98.5%
England
1.5%

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

Duck Ponds Religion

Not stated
66.8%
No Religion
19.8%
Catholic
3.9%
Anglican
3.9%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Pentecostal
1.8%
Lutheran
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Duck Ponds Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
58.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
26.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.4%

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

Duck Ponds Employment

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Employed full-time
11.1% 28 people
Employed part-time
7.5% 19 people
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Not in labour force
81.4% 206 people

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

Duck Ponds Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.9%
Bachelor Degree
35.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.2%

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

Duck Ponds Occupation

Community & Personal Service
38.7%
Professionals
19.4%
Labourers
16.1%
Managers
12.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.9%

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

Duck Ponds Field of Study

Engineering
30.0%
Health
25.0%
Society & Culture
25.0%
Education
20.0%

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

Duck Ponds Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Duck Ponds Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
10.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
24.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Duck Ponds Marital Status

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Married
40.1% 105
↔️
Separated
7.3% 19
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Divorced
9.2% 24
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Widowed
2.7% 7
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Never married
40.8% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Duck Ponds Ancestry

Australian
35.6%
English
32.2%
German
9.6%
Irish
9.6%
Scottish
6.2%
Other
2.7%
Greek
2.1%
Welsh
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Duck Ponds School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
55.0%
Vocational Education
25.0%
Primary — Government
20.0%

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

Duck Ponds Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 205

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

Duck Ponds Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.2% 26
Not a volunteer
69.8% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Duck Ponds Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Duck Ponds How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
55.6%
Walked only
24.4%
Did not go to work
13.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
6.7%

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

Duck Ponds Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.6%
2 vehicles
29.6%
3 vehicles
24.1%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Duck Ponds Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.3%
2 bedrooms
7.7%
3 bedrooms
51.3%
4 bedrooms
30.8%

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

Duck Ponds Population Mobility

9.4%
moved in the last year
18.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
19.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Duck Ponds Indigenous Population

12.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
71
Indigenous residents
492
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Duck Ponds Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Asthma
10
Arthritis
6
Cancer
3

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

Duck Ponds Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$150-$299/wk
9.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
16.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Duck Ponds Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.9%
Couple — no children
29.2%
Couple — no children under 15
16.9%
One parent — children under 15
5.6%
One parent — no children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Duck Ponds Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.3% 15
Did not provide
81.7% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Duck Ponds Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
2 children
57.1%

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

Duck Ponds When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6

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

Duck Ponds Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.0%
5–14 hours
33.0%
15–29 hours
17.0%
30+ hours
14.8%
Did not do domestic work
18.2%

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

Duck Ponds Household Size

1 person
29.3%
2 persons
39.0%
3 persons
12.2%
4 persons
9.8%
5 persons
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Duck Ponds Where Residents Moved From

Same address
96
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Duck Ponds Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Duck Ponds Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Duck Ponds Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,281/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.6%

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

If you earn X in Duck Ponds

≈ $5,551/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,081/wk
Rent share 15.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Duck Ponds vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Duck Ponds

What is the population of Duck Ponds SA?

The population of Duck Ponds SA is 284 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².Duck Ponds is ranked #6,137 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Duck Ponds?

The median personal income in Duck Ponds SA is $634 per week, or $32,968 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,524 per week.Duck Ponds is ranked #6,551 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Duck Ponds?

Median rent in Duck Ponds SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Duck Ponds ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Duck Ponds?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Duck Ponds SA is $1,885. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Duck Ponds?

The median age in Duck Ponds SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Duck Ponds a good suburb to live in?

Duck Ponds is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 284.The median income is $634/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% 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: 40375. All dollar figures in AUD.