South Australia · Suburb Profile

Furner SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Furner SA is 156 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Furner is $944 per week ($49,088 per year). Median rent in Furner is $160 per week ($693 per month). Furner has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Furner has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Furner is $837.

There were 2 recorded offences in Furner in 2024-25, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Furner Population

residents (Census 2021)

Furner Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$944/wk

$49,088 per year

#1672 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$160/wk

$693 per month

#8125 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$837/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Furner Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (80) Female 49.4% (78)

Population Density

0.6

people per km²

156 people · 255.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Furner 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Furner Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 9 dwellings

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

Furner Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Furner Religion

No Religion

43.5%

Not stated

21.1%

Uniting Church

9.9%

Catholic

9.9%

Anglican

6.2%

Lutheran

5.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Furner Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.5%

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

Furner Employment

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Employed full-time

48.2% 41 people

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Employed part-time

27.1% 23 people

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Not in labour force

24.7% 21 people

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

Furner Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.7%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.3%

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

Furner Occupation

Managers

50.0%

Labourers

18.4%

Professionals

13.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.5%

Community & Personal Service

7.9%

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

Furner Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

45.2%

Management & Commerce

16.1%

Society & Culture

16.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.9%

Engineering

9.7%

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

Furner Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Furner Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

16.7%

$4,000+/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Furner Marital Status

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Married

71.3% 87

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Separated

2.5% 3

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Divorced

10.7% 13

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Never married

15.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Furner Ancestry

English

35.8%

Australian

29.7%

Scottish

21.8%

Irish

6.7%

German

3.0%

Italian

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Furner School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

51.9%

Vocational Education

18.5%

Pre-school

14.8%

Secondary — Government

14.8%

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

Furner Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.2% 10

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No need for assistance

95.8% 226

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

Furner Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.2% 28

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Not a volunteer

70.8% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Furner Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

40.0%

$800-$999/mo

60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Furner How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.5%

Did not go to work

13.7%

Walked only

9.8%

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

Furner Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.8%

2 vehicles

31.9%

3 vehicles

31.9%

4+ vehicles

23.4%

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

Furner Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.3%

2 bedrooms

11.6%

3 bedrooms

51.2%

4 bedrooms

27.9%

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

Furner Population Mobility

8.8%

moved in the last year

33.3%

moved in the last 5 years

59.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Furner Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

242

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Furner Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Furner Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

17.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$3,500+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Furner Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.9%

Couple — no children

35.2%

Couple — no children under 15

7.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Furner Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.1% 18

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Did not provide

80.9% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Furner Children Ever Born

No children

13.6%

1 child

13.6%

2 children

27.3%

3 children

13.6%

4 children

18.2%

5+ children

13.6%

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

Furner When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Furner Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.2%

5–14 hours

25.8%

15–29 hours

24.7%

30+ hours

6.7%

Did not do domestic work

22.5%

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

Furner Household Size

1 person

17.3%

2 persons

46.2%

3 persons

11.5%

4 persons

19.2%

6+ persons

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Furner Where Residents Moved From

Same address

114

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Furner Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.4%

Step family — no other children

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Furner Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2023

2024

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

Furner Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $160/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.8%

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

If you earn X in Furner

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $160/wk

Left after rent $1,465/wk

Rent share 9.8%

Furner vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Salisbury South

Pop: 78 Income: $366/wk Rent: $309/wk

Cunningham (SA)

Pop: 78 Income: $900/wk Rent: $275/wk

Fischer

Pop: 78 Income: $575/wk Rent: $400/wk

Neales Flat

Pop: 78 Income: $670/wk Rent: $300/wk

Parrakie

Pop: 78 Income: $739/wk Rent: $100/wk

Cockaleechie

Pop: 79 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Furner

What is the population of Furner SA?

The population of Furner SA is 156 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Furner is ranked #7,659 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Furner?

The median personal income in Furner SA is $944 per week, or $49,088 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Furner is ranked #1,672 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Furner?

Median rent in Furner SA is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 9.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Furner ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Furner?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Furner SA is $837. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Furner?

The median age in Furner SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Furner a good suburb to live in?

Furner is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 156.The median income is $944/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.8% 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: 40470. All dollar figures in AUD.