Erith SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Erith SA is 51 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Erith is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Erith is $100 per week ($433 per month). Erith has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Erith has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Erith is $1,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Erith in 2024-25, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Erith Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Erith Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Erith Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (26) Female 50.0% (26)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
51 people · 70.0 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,562
Family income/wk

Erith Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Erith Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.1% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.9% 7 dwellings

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

Erith Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Erith Religion

No Religion
55.1%
Anglican
12.2%
Uniting Church
10.2%
Salvation Army
8.2%
Christian (other)
8.2%
Lutheran
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Erith Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
31.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.6%

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

Erith Employment

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Employed full-time
44.1% 15 people
Employed part-time
20.6% 7 people
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Not in labour force
35.3% 12 people

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

Erith Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
76.5%
Bachelor Degree
23.5%

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

Erith Occupation

Labourers
30.8%
Professionals
23.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.1%
Sales Workers
23.1%

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

Erith Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.6%
Engineering
26.3%
Education
21.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
21.1%

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

Erith Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Erith Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
60.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Erith Marital Status

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Married
63.0% 29
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Divorced
6.5% 3
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Never married
30.4% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Erith Ancestry

English
44.3%
Australian
42.6%
German
13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Erith School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
72.7%
Secondary — Government
27.3%

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

Erith Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 104

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

Erith Volunteering

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Volunteer
44.4% 20
Not a volunteer
55.6% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Erith How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Walked only
10.7%

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

Erith Car Ownership

2 vehicles
43.8%
3 vehicles
18.8%
4+ vehicles
37.5%

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

Erith Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
23.1%
4 bedrooms
76.9%

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

Erith Population Mobility

5.7%
moved in the last year
25.5%
moved in the last 5 years
68.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Erith Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
105
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Erith Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3

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

Erith Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.7%
$150-$299/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,500+/wk
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Erith Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
32.7%
Couple — no children under 15
30.8%
Couple — no children
25.0%
One parent — no children under 15
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Erith Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.0% 9
Did not provide
82.0% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Erith Children Ever Born

No children
63.6%
3 children
36.4%

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

Erith Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.9%
5–14 hours
31.3%
15–29 hours
12.5%
30+ hours
22.9%
Did not do domestic work
10.4%

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

Erith Household Size

1 person
23.5%
2 persons
35.3%
3 persons
41.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Erith Where Residents Moved From

Same address
50
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Erith Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Erith Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024

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

Erith Rent Prices & Affordability

4%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,333/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 4.3%

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

If you earn X in Erith

≈ $10,110/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $2,233/wk
Rent share 4.3%

Erith vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erith

What is the population of Erith SA?

The population of Erith SA is 51 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Erith?

The median personal income in Erith SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,333 per week.Family income is $2,562 per week.

How much is rent in Erith?

Median rent in Erith SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 4.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Erith?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Erith SA is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Erith?

The median age in Erith SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Erith a good suburb to live in?

Erith is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 51.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.3% 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: 40413. All dollar figures in AUD.