Dutton SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dutton SA is 133 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dutton is $634 per week ($32,968 per year). Median rent in Dutton is $258 per week ($1,118 per month). Dutton has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Dutton has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dutton is England. The most common religion is Lutheran (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dutton is $1,170.

There were 1 recorded offences in Dutton in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Dutton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dutton Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$634/wk
$32,968 per year
#6551 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$258/wk
$1,118 per month
#6018 of 14,663
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,170/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dutton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (68) Female 46.9% (60)

Population Density

1.8
people per km²
133 people · 74.5 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,424
Family income/wk

Dutton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dutton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 25 dwellings

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

Dutton Country of Birth

Australia
90.2%
England
9.8%

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

Dutton Religion

Lutheran
33.1%
No Religion
28.8%
Catholic
10.2%
Not stated
8.5%
Uniting Church
7.6%
Anglican
7.6%
Christian (other)
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dutton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.8%

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

Dutton Employment

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Employed full-time
35.7% 35 people
Employed part-time
19.4% 19 people
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Unemployed
8.2% 8 people
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Not in labour force
36.7% 36 people

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

Dutton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.3%
Bachelor Degree
19.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.9%
Certificate I/II
4.8%

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

Dutton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
28.6%
Labourers
28.6%
Community & Personal Service
14.3%
Professionals
11.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.5%
Managers
7.1%

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

Dutton Field of Study

Engineering
26.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
18.4%
Education
13.2%
Management & Commerce
10.5%
Health
10.5%
Architecture & Building
10.5%
Agriculture & Environment
10.5%

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

Dutton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dutton Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dutton Marital Status

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Married
59.8% 67
↔️
Separated
6.3% 7
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Divorced
10.7% 12
🕊️
Widowed
3.6% 4
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Never married
19.6% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dutton Ancestry

English
29.8%
Australian
28.7%
German
24.9%
Irish
6.6%
Scottish
5.0%
Italian
2.8%
Samoan
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dutton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
42.1%
Vocational Education
31.6%
Primary — Government
26.3%

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

Dutton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.9% 11
No need for assistance
95.1% 215

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

Dutton Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.7% 29
Not a volunteer
71.3% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dutton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
38.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
38.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dutton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
18.8%
Walked only
6.3%

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

Dutton Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.5%
1 vehicle
27.4%
2 vehicles
32.3%
3 vehicles
19.4%
4+ vehicles
14.5%

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

Dutton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.7%
3 bedrooms
44.8%
4 bedrooms
34.5%

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

Dutton Population Mobility

8.1%
moved in the last year
24.5%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dutton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
240
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dutton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
18
Arthritis
9
Diabetes
6
Heart disease
4

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

Dutton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
15.9%
$300-$399/wk
8.0%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.5%
$3,500+/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dutton Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.7%
Couple — children under 15
34.9%
Couple — no children under 15
16.0%
One parent — no children under 15
8.5%
One parent — children under 15
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dutton Military Service

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Previously served
2.8% 3
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Never served
97.2% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dutton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.2% 20
Did not provide
80.8% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dutton Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
2 children
56.7%
4 children
13.3%

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

Dutton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
3
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
5

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

Dutton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.1%
5–14 hours
27.8%
15–29 hours
20.4%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
16.7%

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

Dutton Household Size

1 person
27.8%
2 persons
38.9%
3 persons
7.4%
4 persons
16.7%
5 persons
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dutton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
113
Moved from SA
10

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

Dutton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
76.5%
Step family — no other children
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dutton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Dutton Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,271/wk
Median Rent $258/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Dutton

≈ $5,508/month
Median rent $258/wk
Left after rent $1,013/wk
Rent share 20.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dutton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dutton

What is the population of Dutton SA?

The population of Dutton SA is 133 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².Dutton is ranked #8,099 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dutton?

The median personal income in Dutton SA is $634 per week, or $32,968 per year.The median household income is $1,271 per week.Family income is $1,424 per week.Dutton is ranked #6,551 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dutton?

Median rent in Dutton SA is $258 per week ($1,118 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dutton ranks #6,018 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dutton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dutton SA is $1,170. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dutton?

The median age in Dutton SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dutton a good suburb to live in?

Dutton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 133.The median income is $634/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 40381. All dollar figures in AUD.