South Australia · Suburb Profile

Halbury SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Halbury SA is 211 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Halbury is $697 per week ($36,244 per year). Median rent in Halbury is $220 per week ($953 per month). Halbury has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Halbury has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Halbury is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Halbury is $954.

There were 3 recorded offences in Halbury in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Halbury Population

residents (Census 2021)

Halbury Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$697/wk

$36,244 per year

#5539 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$954/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Halbury Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (103) Female 51.9% (111)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

211 people · 160.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Halbury 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)

Halbury Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.8% 29 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.2% 33 dwellings

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

Halbury Country of Birth

Australia

92.5%

England

7.5%

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

Halbury Religion

No Religion

48.5%

Christian (other)

17.0%

Uniting Church

9.5%

Not stated

9.5%

Catholic

5.0%

Anglican

5.0%

Church Christ

4.0%

Lutheran

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Halbury Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

30.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.7%

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

Halbury Employment

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Employed full-time

35.0% 49 people

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Employed part-time

22.9% 32 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 3 people

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Not in labour force

40.0% 56 people

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

Halbury Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.0%

Certificate I/II

8.0%

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

Halbury Occupation

Managers

30.6%

Professionals

25.0%

Labourers

13.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.1%

Community & Personal Service

11.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.3%

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

Halbury Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

25.8%

Management & Commerce

16.1%

Creative Arts

12.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

12.9%

Health

12.9%

Education

9.7%

Engineering

9.7%

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

Halbury Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Halbury Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$800-$999/wk

17.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Halbury Marital Status

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Married

45.4% 79

↔️

Separated

5.2% 9

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Divorced

10.9% 19

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Widowed

2.9% 5

👤

Never married

35.6% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Halbury Ancestry

English

35.0%

Australian

28.2%

German

13.4%

Scottish

9.7%

Irish

6.5%

Croatian

2.5%

Other

1.8%

Dutch

1.4%

Italian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Halbury School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

34.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

23.7%

Primary — Government

21.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.5%

Secondary — Catholic

10.5%

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

Halbury Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.7% 37

✅

No need for assistance

90.3% 343

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

Halbury Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.5% 41

—

Not a volunteer

72.5% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Halbury Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

21.1%

$600-$799/mo

21.1%

$800-$999/mo

21.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Halbury How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.1%

Did not go to work

21.4%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Walked only

5.7%

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

Halbury Car Ownership

1 vehicle

33.8%

2 vehicles

32.4%

3 vehicles

29.4%

4+ vehicles

4.4%

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

Halbury Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

20.8%

3 bedrooms

51.9%

4 bedrooms

23.4%

6+ bedrooms

3.9%

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

Halbury Population Mobility

3.8%

moved in the last year

24.1%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Halbury Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

386

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Halbury Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Halbury Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

8.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.9%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

14.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Halbury Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.7%

Couple — no children

33.7%

One parent — children under 15

18.4%

Couple — no children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Halbury Military Service

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Previously served

4.6% 7

👤

Never served

95.4% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Halbury Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.5% 28

—

Did not provide

81.5% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Halbury Children Ever Born

No children

14.5%

1 child

14.5%

2 children

17.7%

3 children

38.7%

4 children

14.5%

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

Halbury When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Halbury Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.9%

5–14 hours

30.3%

15–29 hours

12.0%

30+ hours

16.9%

Did not do domestic work

23.9%

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

Halbury Household Size

1 person

22.1%

2 persons

42.9%

3 persons

11.7%

4 persons

15.6%

5 persons

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Halbury Where Residents Moved From

Same address

176

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

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

Halbury Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Halbury Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Property Damage

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2024

2025

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

Halbury Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,152/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Halbury

Your weekly income

≈ $4,992/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $932/wk

Rent share 19.1%

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Halbury vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Emu Flat (SA)

Pop: 106 Income: $1,052/wk Rent: $370/wk

Joanna

Pop: 106 Income: $844/wk Rent: $250/wk

Brinkley

Pop: 107 Income: $830/wk Rent: $205/wk

Seddon (SA)

Pop: 107 Income: $725/wk Rent: $125/wk

Wirrulla

Pop: 107 Income: $575/wk Rent: $111/wk

Gillentown

Pop: 108 Income: $1,104/wk Rent: $201/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Halbury

What is the population of Halbury SA?

The population of Halbury SA is 211 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Halbury is ranked #6,823 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Halbury?

The median personal income in Halbury SA is $697 per week, or $36,244 per year.The median household income is $1,152 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Halbury is ranked #5,539 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Halbury?

Median rent in Halbury SA is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Halbury ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Halbury?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Halbury SA is $954. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Halbury?

The median age in Halbury SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Halbury a good suburb to live in?

Halbury is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 211.The median income is $697/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 40550. All dollar figures in AUD.