South Australia · Suburb Profile
Fords SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fords, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Fords SA is 81 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fords is $1,050 per week ($54,600 per year). Median rent in Fords is $248 per week ($1,075 per month). Fords has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Fords has a population density of 1.8 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fords is $1,700.
There were 3 recorded offences in Fords in 2024-25, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).
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Fords Population
Fords Median Income & Rent
Fords Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Fords Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Fords Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Fords Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Fords Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Fords Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Fords Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Fords Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Fords Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Fords Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Fords Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Fords Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Fords Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Fords Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Fords School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Fords Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Fords Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Fords Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Fords How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Fords Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Fords Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Fords Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Fords Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Fords Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Fords Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Fords Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Fords Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Fords Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Fords Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Fords Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Fords Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Fords Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Fords Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Fords Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Fords Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Fords vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fords
What is the population of Fords SA?
The population of Fords SA is 81 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².
What is the median income in Fords?
The median personal income in Fords SA is $1,050 per week, or $54,600 per year.The median household income is $2,083 per week.Family income is $2,416 per week.
How much is rent in Fords?
Median rent in Fords SA is $248 per week ($1,075 per month).Rent represents 11.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Fords?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fords SA is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Fords?
The median age in Fords SA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Fords a good suburb to live in?
Fords is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 81.The median income is $1,050/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.9% 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: 40451. All dollar figures in AUD.