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Golden Heights SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Golden Heights SA is 271 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Golden Heights is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Golden Heights is $175 per week ($758 per month). Golden Heights has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Golden Heights has a population density of 28.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Golden Heights is $975.

There were 1 recorded offences in Golden Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Golden Heights Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700/yr

Median Rent

$175/wk

$758/mo

Median Age

47yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$975/mo

Household size: —

Golden Heights Median Income & Rent

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Median Weekly Income

$725/wk

$37,700 per year

#5003 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$175/wk

$758 per month

#7967 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Housing

$975/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Golden Heights Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (137) Female 49.3% (133)

Population Density

28.1

people per km²

271 people · 9.6 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,645

Family income/wk

Golden Heights 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

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Golden Heights Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.3% 50 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.7% 42 dwellings

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

Golden Heights Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Golden Heights Religion

No Religion

46.5%

Lutheran

14.1%

Uniting Church

11.2%

Anglican

9.7%

Not stated

8.9%

Catholic

5.6%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Golden Heights Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.1%

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

Golden Heights Employment

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Employed full-time

42.5% 82 people

⏰

Employed part-time

14.5% 28 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 7 people

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Not in labour force

39.4% 76 people

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

Golden Heights Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.7%

Bachelor Degree

20.8%

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

Golden Heights Occupation

Professionals

21.1%

Clerical & Administrative

21.1%

Managers

15.8%

Community & Personal Service

14.5%

Labourers

10.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.9%

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

Golden Heights Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.7%

Engineering

15.2%

Society & Culture

12.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.1%

Education

9.1%

Agriculture & Environment

9.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.6%

Health

6.1%

Creative Arts

4.5%

Architecture & Building

4.5%

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

Golden Heights Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Golden Heights Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

12.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.9%

$4,000+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Golden Heights Marital Status

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Married

57.6% 121

↔️

Separated

3.3% 7

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Divorced

7.6% 16

🕊️

Widowed

5.7% 12

👤

Never married

25.7% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Golden Heights Ancestry

Australian

32.9%

English

28.7%

German

17.4%

Irish

6.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.6%

Scottish

3.6%

Italian

3.3%

Dutch

1.7%

Other

1.4%

Russian

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Golden Heights School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

51.9%

Secondary — Government

29.6%

Vocational Education

13.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.6%

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

Golden Heights Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 31

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 486

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

Golden Heights Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.9% 58

—

Not a volunteer

72.1% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Golden Heights Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.1%

$450-$599/mo

9.1%

$600-$799/mo

18.2%

$800-$999/mo

15.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Golden Heights How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.7%

Did not go to work

8.6%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

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

Golden Heights Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.3%

2 vehicles

45.5%

3 vehicles

20.2%

4+ vehicles

4.0%

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

Golden Heights Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.8%

2 bedrooms

8.5%

3 bedrooms

55.7%

4 bedrooms

30.2%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

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

Golden Heights Population Mobility

6.0%

moved in the last year

24.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Golden Heights Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

497

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Golden Heights Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

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

Golden Heights Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

10.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

16.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Golden Heights Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.4%

Couple — no children

30.6%

Couple — no children under 15

15.8%

One parent — children under 15

7.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Golden Heights Military Service

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Previously served

5.4% 11

👤

Never served

94.6% 192

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Golden Heights Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.2% 23

—

Did not provide

88.8% 183

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Golden Heights Children Ever Born

No children

8.8%

2 children

38.8%

3 children

36.3%

4 children

16.3%

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

Golden Heights When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Golden Heights Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.2%

5–14 hours

38.9%

15–29 hours

14.6%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

19.7%

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

Golden Heights Household Size

1 person

30.8%

2 persons

34.6%

3 persons

7.5%

4 persons

19.6%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Golden Heights Where Residents Moved From

Same address

237

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Golden Heights Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Golden Heights Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Golden Heights Schools

schools nearby

government

985

avg ICSEA score

total students

Ramco Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 87 students

985

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Golden Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,208/wk

Median Rent $175/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.5%

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

If you earn X in Golden Heights

Your weekly income

≈ $5,235/month

Median rent $175/wk

Left after rent $1,033/wk

Rent share 14.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Novar Gardens

Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $10/wk

Golden Heights vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Forreston

Pop: 407 Income: $780/wk Rent: $258/wk

Dublin

Pop: 405 Income: $504/wk Rent: $280/wk

Piccadilly (SA)

Pop: 405 Income: $951/wk Rent: $280/wk

Stanley Flat

Pop: 401 Income: $868/wk Rent: $260/wk

Brukunga

Pop: 400 Income: $762/wk Rent: $262/wk

Port Victoria

Pop: 397 Income: $535/wk Rent: $205/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Heights

What is the population of Golden Heights SA?

The population of Golden Heights SA is 271 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 28.1 people per km².Golden Heights is ranked #6,235 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Golden Heights?

The median personal income in Golden Heights SA is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,208 per week.Family income is $1,645 per week.Golden Heights is ranked #5,003 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Golden Heights?

Median rent in Golden Heights SA is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Golden Heights ranks #7,967 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Golden Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Golden Heights SA is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Golden Heights?

The median age in Golden Heights SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Golden Heights a good suburb to live in?

Golden Heights is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 271.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% 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: 40517. All dollar figures in AUD.