Garden Island SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Garden Island SA is 4 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Garden Island is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Garden Island has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Garden Island has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (100% of residents).

There were 3 recorded offences in Garden Island in 2025-26, a rate of 750 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Garden Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Garden Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
64years
26 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 1.3 · 1.1 per bedroom

Garden Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 100.0% (5) Female 0.0% (0)

Population Density

3.3
people per km²
4 people · 1.2 km²

Households

1.3
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Garden Island Age Distribution

70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Garden Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Garden Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Garden Island Religion

Catholic
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Garden Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
44.4%

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

Garden Island Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 3 people

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

Garden Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Garden Island Marital Status

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Divorced
100.0% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Garden Island Ancestry

English
55.6%
German
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Garden Island Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 9

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

Garden Island Volunteering

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Volunteer
42.9% 3
Not a volunteer
57.1% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Garden Island Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

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

Garden Island Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
100.0%

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

Garden Island Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
100.0%
moved in the last 5 years
20.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Garden Island Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
9
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Garden Island Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Garden Island Military Service

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Previously served
100.0% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Garden Island Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Garden Island Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Garden Island Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
1
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Garden Island Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $749/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Garden Island

≈ $3,246/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $749/wk
Rent share

Garden Island vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garden Island

What is the population of Garden Island SA?

The population of Garden Island SA is 4 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Garden Island?

The median personal income in Garden Island SA is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $749 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

What is the median age in Garden Island?

The median age in Garden Island SA is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Garden Island a good suburb to live in?

Garden Island is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 4.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 40473. All dollar figures in AUD.