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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Fords Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,050/wk
$54,600 per year
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Median Rent
$248/wk
$1,075 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,700/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Fords Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (43) Female 49.4% (42)

Population Density

1.8
people per km²
81 people · 44.7 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,416
Family income/wk

Fords Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Fords Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
41.7% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
58.3% 14 dwellings

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

Fords Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Fords Religion

No Religion
40.5%
Catholic
28.4%
Anglican
17.6%
Lutheran
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fords Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.1%

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

Fords Employment

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Employed full-time
53.1% 34 people
Employed part-time
35.9% 23 people
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Not in labour force
10.9% 7 people

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

Fords Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.3%
Bachelor Degree
24.2%

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

Fords Occupation

Professionals
32.4%
Clerical & Administrative
32.4%
Managers
14.7%
Sales Workers
11.8%
Labourers
8.8%

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

Fords Field of Study

Engineering
21.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
21.7%
Education
17.4%
Agriculture & Environment
13.0%
Health
13.0%
Society & Culture
13.0%

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

Fords Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fords Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.8%
$4,000+/wk
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fords Marital Status

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Married
65.1% 41
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Divorced
7.9% 5
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Never married
27.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fords Ancestry

Australian
29.8%
English
25.0%
German
21.2%
Irish
13.5%
Scottish
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fords School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
61.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
22.2%
Secondary — Government
16.7%

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

Fords Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 151

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

Fords Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.4% 23
Not a volunteer
64.6% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fords Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fords How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
90.2%
Did not go to work
9.8%

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

Fords Car Ownership

1 vehicle
10.0%
2 vehicles
23.3%
3 vehicles
46.7%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Fords Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.9%
3 bedrooms
41.9%
4 bedrooms
45.2%

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

Fords Population Mobility

6.6%
moved in the last year
34.1%
moved in the last 5 years
1.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
90.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fords Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
154
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fords Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3

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

Fords Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
13.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
24.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fords Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.7%
Couple — no children
26.7%
Couple — no children under 15
9.3%
One parent — children under 15
5.3%
One parent — no children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fords Military Service

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Previously served
6.7% 4
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Never served
93.3% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fords Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.3% 9
Did not provide
84.7% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fords Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Fords Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.7%
5–14 hours
41.0%
15–29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
6.6%
Did not do domestic work
18.0%

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

Fords Household Size

1 person
18.2%
2 persons
30.3%
3 persons
24.2%
5 persons
18.2%
6+ persons
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fords Where Residents Moved From

Same address
71
Moved from SA
5
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Fords Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fords Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1
Homicide
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

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

Fords Rent Prices & Affordability

12%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,083/wk
Median Rent $248/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.9%

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

If you earn X in Fords

≈ $9,026/month
Median rent $248/wk
Left after rent $1,835/wk
Rent share 11.9%

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.