Heathfield, SA: suburb profile

The population of Heathfield SA is 1,062 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Heathfield is $863 per week ($44,876 per year). Median rent in Heathfield is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Heathfield has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Heathfield has a population density of 199 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Heathfield is England. The most common religion is No religion (54.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heathfield is $2,075.

There were 10 recorded offences in Heathfield in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Heathfield Population

1,062 residents at the 2021 Census.

Heathfield Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$863/wk

$44,876 per year

Ranked 2,594 of 14,663

Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

Ranked 1,049 of 14,663

Median Age

46years

8 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$2,075/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Heathfield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (533) Female 50.0% (533)

Population Density

199

people per km²

1,062 people · 5.3 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,606

Family income/wk

Heathfield 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

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Heathfield Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Heathfield, 44.7% are owned outright and 55.3% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

44.7%

Owned with mortgage

55.3%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Germany
Canada

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

Heathfield Religion

No religion

54.3%

Anglican

10.9%

Catholic

10.2%

Not stated

5.8%

Uniting Church

5.1%

Christian (other)

4.0%

Lutheran

2.5%

Baptist

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Heathfield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

72.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

10.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Heathfield Employment

Employed full-time

34.6% 277 people

Employed part-time

26.5% 212 people

Unemployed

2.6% 21 people

Not in labour force

36.3% 291 people

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

Heathfield Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.6%

Certificate III/IV

21.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.0%

Postgraduate Degree

15.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.5%

Certificate I/II

1.1%

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

Heathfield Occupation

Professionals

41.2%

Managers

18.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Community & Personal Service

9.0%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Labourers

4.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.0%

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

Heathfield Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.3%

Health

15.8%

Society & Culture

15.6%

Engineering

11.9%

Education

11.2%

Architecture & Building

7.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.2%

Creative Arts

4.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Information Technology

1.3%

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

Heathfield Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Heathfield Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

4.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Heathfield Marital Status

Married

52.0% 456

Separated

1.1% 10

Divorced

9.0% 79

Widowed

5.9% 52

Never married

31.9% 280

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Heathfield Ancestry

English

51.9%

Australian

36.3%

Scottish

15.3%

German

9.9%

Irish

9.7%

Dutch

2.8%

Italian

2.6%

Greek

1.2%

Hungarian

1.0%

Welsh

0.9%

French

0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Heathfield School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.2%

Secondary — Government

20.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.5%

Vocational Education

9.4%

Primary — Catholic

7.5%

Pre-school

6.1%

Secondary — Catholic

5.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.2%

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

Heathfield Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

5.8%

No need for assistance

94.2%

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

Heathfield Volunteering

Volunteer

29.3% 249

Not a volunteer

70.7% 601

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Heathfield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.0%

$300-$449/mo

2.8%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

2.8%

$800-$999/mo

4.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Heathfield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.5%

Did not go to work

18.2%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

Bus

2.7%

Bicycle

1.1%

Walked only

1.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Truck

0.7%

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

Heathfield Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.0%

1 vehicle

22.7%

2 vehicles

43.7%

3 vehicles

17.5%

4+ vehicles

14.1%

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

Heathfield Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.2%

2 bedrooms

15.7%

3 bedrooms

37.7%

4 bedrooms

35.0%

5 bedrooms

8.6%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

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

Heathfield Population Mobility

8.2%

moved in the last year

28.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Heathfield Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Heathfield Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

105

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Heathfield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Heathfield Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.1%

Couple — no children

26.3%

Couple — no children under 15

23.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Heathfield Military Service

Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 4

Previously served

3.0% 25

Never served

96.6% 814

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Heathfield Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 124

Did not provide

85.4% 723

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Heathfield Children Ever Born

No children

31.9%

1 child

11.0%

2 children

35.2%

3 children

17.5%

4 children

4.5%

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

Heathfield When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

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

Heathfield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

33.1%

15–29 hours

17.5%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

16.9%

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

Heathfield Household Size

1 person

18.3%

2 persons

34.1%

3 persons

16.6%

4 persons

19.7%

5 persons

7.0%

6+ persons

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Heathfield Where Residents Moved From

Same address

933

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Heathfield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.7%

Step family — no other children

5.1%

Blended family — no other children

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Heathfield Crime Statistics

10 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Assault

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Heathfield Schools

schools nearby

government

1104

avg ICSEA score

2,159

total students

Stirling East Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 516 students

1138

ICSEA

St Catherine's School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 185 students

1133

ICSEA

The Hills Montessori School Independent

Combined · R-9 · 133 students

1105

ICSEA

Aldgate Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 253 students

1092

ICSEA

Heathfield High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 970 students

1086

ICSEA

Heathfield Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 102 students

1071

ICSEA

The Hills Montessori School - Yultiwirra Campus Independent

Combined

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

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Heathfield Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,298/wk

Median rent $450/wk

Rent to income 19.6%

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

Median rent in Heathfield against your income

Your weekly income

About $9,958 a month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,848/wk

Rent share 19.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kersbrook

Income: $876/wk Rent: $300/wk $150/wk less rent

Maslin Beach

Income: $697/wk Rent: $335/wk $115/wk less rent

Seacliff

Income: $948/wk Rent: $350/wk $100/wk less rent

Penola

Income: $804/wk Rent: $198/wk $252/wk less rent

Monash (SA)

Income: $755/wk Rent: $230/wk $220/wk less rent

Port Adelaide

Income: $754/wk Rent: $293/wk $157/wk less rent

One Tree Hill

Income: $842/wk Rent: $305/wk $145/wk less rent

Macclesfield (SA)

Income: $791/wk Rent: $308/wk $142/wk less rent

Heathfield vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Heathfield is $863 a week, 14% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 168th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $150 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.6% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 46, 3 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Heathfield	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$863/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$2,298/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$450/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$2,075/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	46	43	42
Rent share of household income	19.6%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Heathfield

The closest suburb to Heathfield is Aldgate, 1.8 km away.

Aldgate

1.8 km away · income $995/wk · rent $500/wk

Stirling (SA)

2.6 km away · income $1,058/wk · rent $450/wk

Upper Sturt

3.8 km away · income $1,009/wk · rent $345/wk

Mylor

4.4 km away · income $815/wk · rent $350/wk

Crafers

4.5 km away · income $1,066/wk · rent $380/wk

Bridgewater (SA)

4.8 km away · income $962/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heathfield

What is the population of Heathfield SA?

The population of Heathfield SA is 1,062 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 199 people per km².Heathfield is ranked #3,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Heathfield?

The median personal income in Heathfield SA is $863 per week, or $44,876 per year.The median household income is $2,298 per week.Family income is $2,606 per week.Heathfield is ranked #2,594 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Heathfield?

Median rent in Heathfield SA is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Heathfield ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Heathfield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heathfield SA is $2,075. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Heathfield?

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

Is Heathfield a good suburb to live in?

Heathfield is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,062.The median income is $863/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 40580. All dollar figures in AUD.