Edinburgh, SA: suburb profile

The population of Edinburgh SA is 376 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Edinburgh is $1,292 per week ($67,184 per year). Median rent in Edinburgh is $104 per week ($451 per month). Edinburgh has a median age of 23 years, younger than the national median of 38. Edinburgh has a population density of 20 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Edinburgh is India. The most common religion is No religion (55.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese.

There were 40 recorded offences in Edinburgh in 2025-26, a rate of 106 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (16 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Edinburgh Population

376 residents at the 2021 Census.

Edinburgh Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$1,292/wk

$67,184 per year

Ranked 287 of 14,663

Median Rent

$104/wk

$451 per month

Ranked 8,609 of 14,663

Median Age

23years

15 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Edinburgh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 83.2% (311) Female 16.8% (63)

Population Density

people per km²

376 people · 18.7 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

Family income/wk

Edinburgh Age Distribution

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

60-64

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
England

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

Edinburgh Religion

No religion

55.3%

Catholic

17.8%

Not stated

6.1%

Anglican

5.9%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Hinduism

1.9%

Baptist

1.9%

Buddhism

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Edinburgh Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

86.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

5.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Cantonese
Italian
Samoan

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Edinburgh Employment

Employed full-time

95.9% 325 people

Employed part-time

4.1% 14 people

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

Edinburgh Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.1%

Bachelor Degree

26.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.3%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Certificate I/II

2.5%

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

Edinburgh Occupation

Community & Personal Service

45.7%

Professionals

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.1%

Managers

10.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.1%

Clerical & Administrative

1.6%

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

Edinburgh Field of Study

Engineering

22.2%

Society & Culture

21.5%

Management & Commerce

17.7%

Health

12.7%

Information Technology

9.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Architecture & Building

3.8%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

Creative Arts

1.9%

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

Edinburgh Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Edinburgh Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

40.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Edinburgh Marital Status

Married

4.5% 17

Separated

3.4% 13

Divorced

1.8% 7

Never married

90.3% 343

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Edinburgh Ancestry

English

41.8%

Australian

39.9%

Scottish

12.5%

Irish

11.2%

German

5.3%

Italian

5.1%

Australian Aboriginal

4.3%

Chinese

3.5%

Indian

2.9%

Dutch

2.7%

Filipino

2.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Edinburgh Need for Assistance

No need for assistance

100.0%

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

Edinburgh Volunteering

Volunteer

6.4% 23

Not a volunteer

93.6% 336

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Edinburgh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.0%

Walked only

22.5%

Car (passenger)

6.6%

Bicycle

5.4%

Did not go to work

2.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.5%

Other

0.9%

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

Edinburgh Car Ownership

1 vehicle

100.0%

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

Edinburgh Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

100.0%

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

Edinburgh Population Mobility

50.3%

moved in the last year

94.6%

moved in the last 5 years

95.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Edinburgh Indigenous Population

5.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Edinburgh Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

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

Edinburgh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk

0.8%

$800-$999/wk

17.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

39.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Edinburgh Military Service

Current ADF — Regular

98.9% 357

Never served

1.1% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Edinburgh Unpaid Carers

Did not provide

100.0% 359

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Edinburgh Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Edinburgh When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Edinburgh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

29.2%

5–14 hours

15.3%

15–29 hours

3.9%

Did not do domestic work

51.5%

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

Edinburgh Household Size

1 person

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Edinburgh Where Residents Moved From

Same address

181

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

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

Edinburgh Crime Statistics

40 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Assault

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Edinburgh Schools

schools nearby

government

880

avg ICSEA score

1,415

total students

St Patrick's Technical College Catholic

Secondary · 10-12 · 260 students

998

ICSEA

Lake Windemere B-6 School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 426 students

924

ICSEA

Swallowcliffe School P-6 Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 423 students

917

ICSEA

Elizabeth South Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 144 students

860

ICSEA

Kaurna Plains School Government

Combined · U, R-12 · 162 students

699

ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Edinburgh Rent Prices & Affordability

8% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,350/wk

Median rent $104/wk

Rent to income 7.7%

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

Median rent in Edinburgh against your income

Your weekly income

About $5,850 a month

Median rent $104/wk

Left after rent $1,246/wk

Rent share 7.7%

Edinburgh vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Edinburgh is $1,292 a week, 70% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 6th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $104 a week, $196 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 7.7% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 23, 20 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Edinburgh	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$1,292/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,350/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$104/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$0/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	23	43	42
Rent share of household income	7.7%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Edinburgh

The closest suburb to Edinburgh is Salisbury North, 2.6 km away.

Salisbury North

2.6 km away · income $540/wk · rent $260/wk

Elizabeth South

2.8 km away · income $457/wk · rent $220/wk

Elizabeth

3.0 km away · income $452/wk · rent $230/wk

Eyre

3.3 km away · income $921/wk · rent $335/wk

Elizabeth Grove

3.4 km away · income $453/wk · rent $225/wk

Burton (SA)

3.6 km away · income $653/wk · rent $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Edinburgh

What is the population of Edinburgh SA?

The population of Edinburgh SA is 376 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20 people per km².Edinburgh is ranked #5,537 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Edinburgh?

The median personal income in Edinburgh SA is $1,292 per week, or $67,184 per year.The median household income is $1,350 per week.Edinburgh is ranked #287 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Edinburgh?

Median rent in Edinburgh SA is $104 per week ($451 per month).Rent represents 7.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Edinburgh ranks #8,609 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Edinburgh?

The median age in Edinburgh SA is 23 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Edinburgh a good suburb to live in?

Edinburgh is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 376.The median income is $1,292/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.7% 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: 40392. All dollar figures in AUD.