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Goolwa South SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Goolwa South, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Goolwa South SA is 1,041 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Goolwa South is $556 per week ($28,912 per year). Median rent in Goolwa South is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Goolwa South has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Goolwa South has a population density of 90.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Goolwa South is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goolwa South is $1,134.
There were 9 recorded offences in Goolwa South in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (5 offences).
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Goolwa South Population
Goolwa South Median Income & Rent
Goolwa South Demographics
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Population Density
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Goolwa South Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Goolwa South Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Goolwa South Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Goolwa South Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Goolwa South Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Goolwa South Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Goolwa South Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Goolwa South Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Goolwa South Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Goolwa South Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Goolwa South Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Goolwa South Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Goolwa South Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Goolwa South Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Goolwa South School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Goolwa South Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Goolwa South Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Goolwa South Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Goolwa South How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Goolwa South Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Goolwa South Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Goolwa South Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Goolwa South Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Goolwa South Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Goolwa South Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Goolwa South Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Goolwa South Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Goolwa South Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Goolwa South Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Goolwa South When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Goolwa South Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Goolwa South Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Goolwa South Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Goolwa South Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Goolwa South Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Goolwa South Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goolwa South
What is the population of Goolwa South SA?
The population of Goolwa South SA is 1,041 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 90.1 people per km².Goolwa South is ranked #3,915 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Goolwa South?
The median personal income in Goolwa South SA is $556 per week, or $28,912 per year.The median household income is $961 per week.Family income is $1,213 per week.Goolwa South is ranked #7,652 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Goolwa South?
Median rent in Goolwa South SA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 29.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Goolwa South ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Goolwa South?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goolwa South SA is $1,134. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Goolwa South?
The median age in Goolwa South SA is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Goolwa South a good suburb to live in?
Goolwa South is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,041.The median income is $556/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.1% 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: 40524. All dollar figures in AUD.