Firle, SA: suburb profile
The population of Firle SA is 1,508 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Firle is $735 per week ($38,220 per year). Median rent in Firle is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Firle has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Firle has a population density of 2,442 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Firle is India. The most common religion is No religion (36.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Firle is $2,000.
There were 79 recorded offences in Firle in 2025-26, a rate of 52 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (66 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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Firle Population
1,508 residents at the 2021 Census.
Firle Median Income & Rent
Firle Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Firle Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Firle Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Firle, 50.9% are owned outright and 49.1% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- India
- China
- England
- Hong Kong
- Iran
- Greece
- Egypt
- Canada
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Firle Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Firle Education Level
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
- Mandarin
- Italian
- Greek
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Cantonese
- Malayalam
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Firle Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Firle Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Firle Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Firle Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Firle Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Firle Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Firle Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Firle Ancestry
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
Firle School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Firle Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Firle Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Firle Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Firle How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Firle Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Firle Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Firle Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Firle Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Firle Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Firle Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Firle Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Firle Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Firle Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Firle Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Firle When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Firle Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Firle Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Firle Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Firle Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Firle Crime Statistics
79 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
Firle Schools
Showing 15 of 30 schools.
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
All schools near Firle, with a mapFirle Rent Prices & Affordability
24% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Firle against your income
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Firle vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Firle is $735 a week, 3% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 393rd of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $50 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 23.5% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Firle | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $735/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,488/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $350/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $2,000/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 39 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 23.5% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Firle
The closest suburb to Firle is St Morris, 0.7 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firle
What is the population of Firle SA?
The population of Firle SA is 1,508 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2,442 people per km².Firle is ranked #3,390 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Firle?
The median personal income in Firle SA is $735 per week, or $38,220 per year.The median household income is $1,488 per week.Family income is $1,953 per week.Firle is ranked #4,828 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Firle?
Median rent in Firle SA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Firle ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Firle?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Firle SA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Firle?
The median age in Firle SA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Firle a good suburb to live in?
Firle is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,508.The median income is $735/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 40438. All dollar figures in AUD.