Georgetown SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Georgetown SA is 186 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Georgetown is $514 per week ($26,728 per year). Median rent in Georgetown is $83 per week ($360 per month). Georgetown has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Georgetown has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Georgetown is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Georgetown is $325.

There were 2 recorded offences in Georgetown in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Georgetown Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Georgetown Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$514/wk
$26,728 per year
#8070 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$83/wk
$360 per month
#8721 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$325/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Georgetown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.7% (101) Female 46.3% (87)

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
186 people · 172.4 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,062
Family income/wk

Georgetown Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Georgetown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.6% 48 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.4% 22 dwellings

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

Georgetown Country of Birth

Australia
94.0%
England
6.0%

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

Georgetown Religion

No Religion
43.1%
Not stated
17.2%
Anglican
14.4%
Catholic
12.1%
Uniting Church
4.6%
Christian (other)
4.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.3%
Baptist
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Georgetown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.3%

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

Georgetown Employment

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Employed full-time
35.8% 53 people
Employed part-time
14.9% 22 people
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Unemployed
2.7% 4 people
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Not in labour force
46.6% 69 people

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

Georgetown Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
28.9%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%
Certificate I/II
7.9%

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

Georgetown Occupation

Managers
30.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.0%
Clerical & Administrative
14.0%
Labourers
12.0%
Community & Personal Service
10.0%
Professionals
10.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.0%

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

Georgetown Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
22.2%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Society & Culture
17.8%
Education
11.1%
Engineering
11.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.1%
Health
6.7%

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

Georgetown Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Georgetown Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
16.9%
$500-$649/wk
11.3%
$650-$799/wk
15.5%
$800-$999/wk
14.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Georgetown Marital Status

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Married
46.8% 74
↔️
Separated
2.5% 4
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Divorced
7.6% 12
🕊️
Widowed
9.5% 15
👤
Never married
33.5% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Georgetown Ancestry

English
33.8%
Australian
29.9%
Scottish
11.3%
German
10.4%
Irish
10.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.7%
Italian
1.3%
Other
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Georgetown School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
57.1%
Primary — Government
21.4%
Secondary — Catholic
21.4%

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

Georgetown Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
12.0% 37
No need for assistance
88.0% 272

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

Georgetown Volunteering

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Volunteer
32.9% 51
Not a volunteer
67.1% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Georgetown Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
37.5%
$300-$449/mo
43.8%
$600-$799/mo
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Georgetown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.7%
Walked only
12.9%
Car (passenger)
11.3%
Did not go to work
8.1%

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

Georgetown Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
36.9%
3 vehicles
15.5%
4+ vehicles
14.3%

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

Georgetown Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
26.3%
3 bedrooms
38.2%
4 bedrooms
35.5%

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

Georgetown Population Mobility

3.7%
moved in the last year
29.9%
moved in the last 5 years
7.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Georgetown Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
323
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Georgetown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
29
Arthritis
19
Diabetes
14
Asthma
14
Lung condition
12
Heart disease
9
Cancer
6

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

Georgetown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
15.2%
$300-$399/wk
10.7%
$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$500-$649/wk
9.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Georgetown Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.3%
Couple — children under 15
31.5%
Couple — no children under 15
7.2%
One parent — no children under 15
5.4%
One parent — children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Georgetown Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.7% 4
👤
Never served
97.3% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Georgetown Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.2% 26
Did not provide
82.8% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Georgetown Children Ever Born

No children
20.0%
2 children
12.0%
3 children
54.0%
4 children
6.0%
5+ children
8.0%

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

Georgetown When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1961–1970
6

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

Georgetown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.4%
5–14 hours
25.3%
15–29 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
14.6%
Did not do domestic work
20.9%

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

Georgetown Household Size

1 person
40.2%
2 persons
41.4%
3 persons
5.7%
4 persons
5.7%
5 persons
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Georgetown Where Residents Moved From

Same address
155
Moved from SA
3

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

Georgetown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Georgetown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2025

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

Georgetown Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $875/wk
Median Rent $83/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.5%

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

If you earn X in Georgetown

≈ $3,792/month
Median rent $83/wk
Left after rent $792/wk
Rent share 9.5%

Georgetown vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Georgetown

What is the population of Georgetown SA?

The population of Georgetown SA is 186 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Georgetown is ranked #7,159 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Georgetown?

The median personal income in Georgetown SA is $514 per week, or $26,728 per year.The median household income is $875 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.Georgetown is ranked #8,070 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Georgetown?

Median rent in Georgetown SA is $83 per week ($360 per month).Rent represents 9.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Georgetown ranks #8,721 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Georgetown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Georgetown SA is $325. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Georgetown?

The median age in Georgetown SA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Georgetown a good suburb to live in?

Georgetown is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 186.The median income is $514/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.5% 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: 40482. All dollar figures in AUD.