South Australia · Suburb Profile

Exeter SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Exeter SA is 1,066 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Exeter is $849 per week ($44,148 per year). Median rent in Exeter is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Exeter has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Exeter has a population density of 3176.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Exeter is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Exeter is $1,567.

There were 69 recorded offences in Exeter in 2025-26, a rate of 65 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (38 offences).

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Exeter Population

residents (Census 2021)

Exeter Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$849/wk

$44,148 per year

#2798 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,567/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Exeter Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (515) Female 51.8% (554)

Population Density

3176.4

people per km²

1,066 people · 0.3 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,198

Family income/wk

Exeter Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Exeter Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.4% 148 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.6% 178 dwellings

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

Exeter Country of Birth

Australia

86.6%

England

9.8%

Canada

1.3%

Greece

0.9%

Croatia

0.7%

Germany

0.7%

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

Exeter Religion

No Religion

63.2%

Catholic

14.6%

Anglican

6.9%

Not stated

6.3%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Eastern Orthodox

2.4%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Exeter Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

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

Exeter Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

21.2%

Other

18.2%

Mandarin

15.2%

Spanish

15.2%

Serbian

12.1%

Polish

9.1%

French

9.1%

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

Exeter Employment

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Employed full-time

39.9% 345 people

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Employed part-time

24.5% 212 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 23 people

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Not in labour force

32.9% 285 people

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

Exeter Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

31.0%

Bachelor Degree

29.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.4%

Postgraduate Degree

9.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.9%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Exeter Occupation

Professionals

31.0%

Community & Personal Service

15.6%

Clerical & Administrative

15.1%

Managers

14.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.3%

Labourers

4.1%

Sales Workers

3.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.0%

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

Exeter Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.8%

Society & Culture

18.3%

Health

15.1%

Engineering

11.3%

Creative Arts

10.8%

Education

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

Architecture & Building

4.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

3.1%

Information Technology

1.0%

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

Exeter Dwelling Types

Separate house

82.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

14.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Exeter Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.0%

$4,000+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Exeter Marital Status

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Married

29.1% 274

↔️

Separated

4.5% 42

📋

Divorced

19.1% 180

🕊️

Widowed

4.3% 40

👤

Never married

43.0% 405

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Exeter Ancestry

English

35.2%

Australian

21.9%

Irish

11.5%

Scottish

9.9%

German

5.5%

Other

5.1%

Italian

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.4%

Dutch

2.0%

Greek

1.4%

Polish

1.1%

Croatian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Exeter School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.8%

Primary — Catholic

15.9%

Vocational Education

15.9%

Secondary — Government

13.0%

Pre-school

10.9%

Secondary — Catholic

9.4%

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

Exeter Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.7% 137

✅

No need for assistance

93.3% 1,895

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

Exeter Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.9% 160

—

Not a volunteer

82.1% 732

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Exeter Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.4%

$450-$599/mo

1.8%

$600-$799/mo

4.3%

$800-$999/mo

6.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Exeter How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.7%

Did not go to work

13.1%

Train

7.7%

Walked only

3.9%

Car (passenger)

2.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.8%

Bus

0.8%

Bicycle

0.6%

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

Exeter Car Ownership

0 vehicles

11.2%

1 vehicle

45.8%

2 vehicles

33.1%

3 vehicles

7.9%

4+ vehicles

2.0%

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

Exeter Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.8%

2 bedrooms

35.0%

3 bedrooms

45.5%

4 bedrooms

12.1%

5 bedrooms

0.6%

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

Exeter Population Mobility

12.7%

moved in the last year

35.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Exeter Indigenous Population

2.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,970

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Exeter Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

154

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Exeter Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Exeter Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.0%

Couple — children under 15

30.0%

Couple — no children under 15

14.6%

One parent — no children under 15

12.2%

One parent — children under 15

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Exeter Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.9% 8

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Previously served

3.6% 32

👤

Never served

95.5% 856

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Exeter Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 127

—

Did not provide

85.8% 766

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Exeter Children Ever Born

No children

44.3%

1 child

15.9%

2 children

27.9%

3 children

9.2%

4 children

2.5%

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

Exeter When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

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

Exeter Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

32.1%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

6.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.5%

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

Exeter Household Size

1 person

40.2%

2 persons

36.1%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

8.6%

5 persons

1.2%

6+ persons

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Exeter Where Residents Moved From

Same address

877

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Exeter Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.9%

Step family — no other children

9.5%

Blended family — no other children

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Exeter Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 69 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Fraud

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Exeter Schools

schools nearby

government

1009

avg ICSEA score

3,199

total students

Portside Christian College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 626 students

1067

ICSEA

West Lakes Shore School Government

Primary · R-6 · 554 students

1060

ICSEA

Dominican School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 230 students

1048

ICSEA

Westport Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 421 students

1025

ICSEA

Largs Bay School Government

Primary · R-6 · 418 students

1018

ICSEA

Alberton Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 262 students

1002

ICSEA

Le Fevre High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 456 students

951

ICSEA

Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 232 students

902

ICSEA

Indie School Port Adelaide Campus Independent

Secondary

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

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Exeter Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,397/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Exeter

Your weekly income

≈ $6,054/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $1,087/wk

Rent share 22.2%

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Exeter vs State & National Average

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Pop: 534 Income: $533/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 534 Income: $838/wk Rent: $325/wk

Ironbank

Pop: 537 Income: $906/wk Rent: $430/wk

Tintinara

Pop: 544 Income: $855/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 547 Income: $479/wk Rent: $145/wk

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Pop: 548 Income: $855/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Exeter

What is the population of Exeter SA?

The population of Exeter SA is 1,066 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3176.4 people per km².Exeter is ranked #3,877 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Exeter?

The median personal income in Exeter SA is $849 per week, or $44,148 per year.The median household income is $1,397 per week.Family income is $2,198 per week.Exeter is ranked #2,798 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Exeter?

Median rent in Exeter SA is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Exeter ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Exeter?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Exeter SA is $1,567. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Exeter?

The median age in Exeter SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Exeter a good suburb to live in?

Exeter is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,066.The median income is $849/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 40427. All dollar figures in AUD.