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Flaxley SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Flaxley SA is 177 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Flaxley is $712 per week ($37,024 per year). Median rent in Flaxley is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Flaxley has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Flaxley has a population density of 11.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Flaxley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Flaxley is $2,030.

There were 3 recorded offences in Flaxley in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Flaxley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Flaxley Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$712/wk

$37,024 per year

#5262 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,030/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Flaxley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (87) Female 50.0% (87)

Population Density

11.2

people per km²

177 people · 15.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,041

Family income/wk

Flaxley 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Flaxley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.6% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.4% 20 dwellings

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

Flaxley Country of Birth

Australia

92.1%

England

7.9%

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

Flaxley Religion

No Religion

50.9%

Uniting Church

11.7%

Not stated

10.5%

Anglican

9.9%

Catholic

5.8%

Other Religions Tot

4.1%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Lutheran

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Flaxley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.5%

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

Flaxley Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

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

Flaxley Employment

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Employed full-time

37.1% 49 people

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Employed part-time

30.3% 40 people

🏠

Not in labour force

32.6% 43 people

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

Flaxley Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

48.5%

Certificate III/IV

34.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.1%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

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

Flaxley Occupation

Managers

33.3%

Professionals

25.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.6%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.1%

Clerical & Administrative

7.6%

Labourers

4.5%

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

Flaxley Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

21.4%

Management & Commerce

17.9%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Engineering

14.3%

Health

10.7%

Creative Arts

7.1%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Education

7.1%

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

Flaxley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Flaxley Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

10.7%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$500-$649/wk

10.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.9%

$4,000+/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Flaxley Marital Status

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Married

55.0% 82

↔️

Separated

2.7% 4

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Divorced

10.1% 15

👤

Never married

32.2% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Flaxley Ancestry

English

30.8%

Australian

30.3%

German

12.7%

Irish

8.1%

Scottish

6.8%

Other

6.3%

Italian

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.4%

Russian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Flaxley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

27.8%

Vocational Education

22.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.7%

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

Flaxley Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.3% 14

✅

No need for assistance

95.7% 312

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

Flaxley Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

31.1% 42

—

Not a volunteer

68.9% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Flaxley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

60.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Flaxley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.3%

Did not go to work

16.7%

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

Flaxley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.2%

2 vehicles

42.4%

3 vehicles

23.7%

4+ vehicles

23.7%

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

Flaxley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.5%

3 bedrooms

48.9%

4 bedrooms

36.2%

5 bedrooms

6.4%

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

Flaxley Population Mobility

6.2%

moved in the last year

29.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Flaxley Indigenous Population

2.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

322

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Flaxley Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Flaxley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.1%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

10.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Flaxley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.4%

Couple — no children

30.8%

Couple — no children under 15

23.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.3%

One parent — no children under 15

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Flaxley Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 3

👤

Never served

97.8% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Flaxley Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 20

—

Did not provide

84.6% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Flaxley Children Ever Born

No children

34.1%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

41.5%

3 children

9.8%

4 children

7.3%

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

Flaxley When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Flaxley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

33.1%

15–29 hours

18.0%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

16.5%

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

Flaxley Household Size

1 person

18.8%

2 persons

39.1%

3 persons

18.8%

4 persons

18.8%

5 persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Flaxley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

152

Moved from SA

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

Flaxley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.7%

Step family — no other children

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Flaxley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2024

2025

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

Flaxley Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.4%

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

If you earn X in Flaxley

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,212/wk

Rent share 22.4%

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Flaxley vs State & National Average

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Pop: 89 Income: $944/wk Rent: $120/wk

Telowie

Pop: 89 Income: $659/wk Rent: $190/wk

Agery

Pop: 90 Income: $845/wk Rent: $273/wk

Brooker

Pop: 90 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $250/wk

Darke Peak

Pop: 90 Income: $590/wk Rent: $96/wk

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Pop: 90 Income: $525/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flaxley

What is the population of Flaxley SA?

The population of Flaxley SA is 177 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.2 people per km².Flaxley is ranked #7,297 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Flaxley?

The median personal income in Flaxley SA is $712 per week, or $37,024 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $2,041 per week.Flaxley is ranked #5,262 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Flaxley?

Median rent in Flaxley SA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Flaxley ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Flaxley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Flaxley SA is $2,030. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Flaxley?

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

Is Flaxley a good suburb to live in?

Flaxley is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 177.The median income is $712/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 40445. All dollar figures in AUD.