South Australia · Suburb Profile

Haines SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Haines SA is 163 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Haines is $682 per week ($35,464 per year). Median rent in Haines is $192 per week ($832 per month). Haines has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Haines has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Haines is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Haines is $934.

There were 1 recorded offences in Haines in 2024-25, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Haines Population

residents (Census 2021)

Haines Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$682/wk

$35,464 per year

#5799 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$192/wk

$832 per month

#7765 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$934/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Haines Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (90) Female 44.4% (72)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

163 people · 225.9 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,281

Family income/wk

Haines 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Haines Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.1% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.9% 18 dwellings

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

Haines Country of Birth

Australia

95.1%

England

4.9%

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

Haines Religion

No Religion

54.1%

Catholic

9.6%

Anglican

8.3%

Christian (other)

7.6%

Uniting Church

7.6%

Not stated

7.0%

Pentecostal

3.8%

Lattr day Snts

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Haines Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.8%

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

Haines Employment

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Employed full-time

43.4% 46 people

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Employed part-time

31.1% 33 people

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Not in labour force

25.5% 27 people

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

Haines Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.5%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.5%

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

Haines Occupation

Managers

46.6%

Professionals

15.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.8%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

6.9%

Labourers

6.9%

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

Haines Field of Study

Engineering

21.4%

Agriculture & Environment

16.1%

Health

12.5%

Management & Commerce

10.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.1%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Society & Culture

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.1%

Education

5.4%

Creative Arts

5.4%

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

Haines Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Haines Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

20.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$4,000+/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Haines Marital Status

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Married

56.1% 69

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Separated

3.3% 4

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Divorced

4.1% 5

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Widowed

4.9% 6

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Never married

31.7% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Haines Ancestry

English

35.9%

Australian

30.0%

Scottish

9.7%

German

7.4%

Irish

7.4%

Other

3.2%

Greek

2.8%

Italian

2.3%

Dutch

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Haines School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

38.5%

Pre-school

11.5%

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

Haines Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.2% 7

✅

No need for assistance

97.8% 315

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

Haines Volunteering

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Volunteer

37.7% 46

—

Not a volunteer

62.3% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Haines Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

18.8%

$300-$449/mo

18.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

37.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Haines How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.6%

Did not go to work

7.8%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Bus

4.7%

Walked only

4.7%

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

Haines Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.9%

2 vehicles

35.4%

3 vehicles

20.8%

4+ vehicles

20.8%

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

Haines Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

61.1%

4 bedrooms

8.3%

5 bedrooms

19.4%

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

Haines Population Mobility

9.2%

moved in the last year

28.9%

moved in the last 5 years

70.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Haines Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

308

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Haines Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Haines Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$650-$799/wk

17.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Haines Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.3%

Couple — no children

28.3%

Couple — no children under 15

19.2%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Haines Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 3

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Never served

97.6% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Haines Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.8% 12

—

Did not provide

90.2% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Haines Children Ever Born

No children

36.4%

3 children

50.0%

4 children

13.6%

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

Haines When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2018

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

Haines Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.9%

5–14 hours

32.4%

15–29 hours

18.0%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

17.1%

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

Haines Household Size

1 person

17.9%

2 persons

35.7%

3 persons

21.4%

4 persons

8.9%

5 persons

10.7%

6+ persons

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Haines Where Residents Moved From

Same address

138

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from NSW

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

Haines Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Haines Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Haines Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,275/wk

Median Rent $192/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.1%

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

If you earn X in Haines

Your weekly income

≈ $5,525/month

Median rent $192/wk

Left after rent $1,083/wk

Rent share 15.1%

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Haines vs State & National Average

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Pop: 82 Income: $1,912/wk Rent: $50/wk

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Pop: 82 Income: $679/wk Rent: $100/wk

Matta Flat

Pop: 82 Income: $519/wk Rent: $125/wk

Waterloo (SA)

Pop: 82 Income: $450/wk Rent: $73/wk

Coomandook

Pop: 83 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk

Copley (SA)

Pop: 83 Income: $372/wk Rent: $85/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Haines

What is the population of Haines SA?

The population of Haines SA is 163 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Haines is ranked #7,517 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Haines?

The median personal income in Haines SA is $682 per week, or $35,464 per year.The median household income is $1,275 per week.Family income is $1,281 per week.Haines is ranked #5,799 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Haines?

Median rent in Haines SA is $192 per week ($832 per month).Rent represents 15.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Haines ranks #7,765 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Haines?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Haines SA is $934. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Haines?

The median age in Haines SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Haines a good suburb to live in?

Haines is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 163.The median income is $682/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.1% 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: 40549. All dollar figures in AUD.