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Highland Valley SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Highland Valley SA is 384 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Highland Valley is $846 per week ($43,992 per year). Median rent in Highland Valley is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Highland Valley has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Highland Valley has a population density of 13.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Highland Valley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highland Valley is $1,950.

There were 1 recorded offences in Highland Valley in 2024-25, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Highland Valley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Highland Valley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$846/wk

$43,992 per year

#2834 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Highland Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (193) Female 49.9% (192)

Population Density

13.6

people per km²

384 people · 28.3 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,522

Family income/wk

Highland Valley 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 & Locality (SAL)

Highland Valley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.3% 44 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.7% 74 dwellings

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

Highland Valley Country of Birth

Australia

86.5%

England

11.7%

Canada

1.8%

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

Highland Valley Religion

No Religion

56.8%

Not stated

12.0%

Catholic

11.1%

Anglican

8.7%

Uniting Church

3.5%

Lutheran

3.0%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Eastern Orthodox

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Highland Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.4%

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

Highland Valley Employment

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Employed full-time

41.8% 125 people

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Employed part-time

23.7% 71 people

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Unemployed

1.3% 4 people

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Not in labour force

33.1% 99 people

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

Highland Valley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.0%

Bachelor Degree

28.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.0%

Postgraduate Degree

4.0%

Certificate I/II

3.0%

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

Highland Valley Occupation

Professionals

30.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.7%

Community & Personal Service

15.9%

Managers

14.6%

Clerical & Administrative

7.6%

Labourers

5.1%

Sales Workers

2.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.9%

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

Highland Valley Field of Study

Engineering

24.1%

Society & Culture

16.1%

Health

13.1%

Education

12.4%

Architecture & Building

10.2%

Management & Commerce

8.8%

Agriculture & Environment

6.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.4%

Creative Arts

2.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.2%

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

Highland Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Highland Valley Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

2.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Highland Valley Marital Status

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Married

55.0% 180

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Separated

1.2% 4

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Divorced

9.5% 31

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Widowed

2.8% 9

👤

Never married

31.5% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Highland Valley Ancestry

English

36.7%

Australian

27.5%

Scottish

10.0%

German

8.6%

Irish

5.3%

Other

3.5%

Italian

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Dutch

1.4%

South African

1.0%

French

0.8%

Polish

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Highland Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.6%

Secondary — Government

16.2%

Vocational Education

11.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.8%

Secondary — Catholic

10.3%

Pre-school

5.9%

Primary — Catholic

4.4%

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

Highland Valley Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.0% 21

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 680

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

Highland Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.0% 67

—

Not a volunteer

78.0% 237

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Highland Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.8%

$600-$799/mo

6.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Highland Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.0%

Did not go to work

11.2%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

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

Highland Valley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.4%

2 vehicles

36.8%

3 vehicles

19.2%

4+ vehicles

29.6%

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

Highland Valley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.1%

2 bedrooms

12.3%

3 bedrooms

40.2%

4 bedrooms

29.5%

5 bedrooms

6.6%

6+ bedrooms

7.4%

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

Highland Valley Population Mobility

1.4%

moved in the last year

26.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Highland Valley Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

707

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Highland Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

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

Highland Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Highland Valley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.1%

Couple — no children

29.3%

Couple — no children under 15

24.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

One parent — children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Highland Valley Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 11

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Never served

96.3% 287

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Highland Valley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.2% 40

—

Did not provide

86.8% 264

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Highland Valley Children Ever Born

No children

30.2%

1 child

15.1%

2 children

34.9%

3 children

19.8%

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

Highland Valley When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Highland Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.7%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

19.1%

30+ hours

14.1%

Did not do domestic work

14.1%

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

Highland Valley Household Size

1 person

14.3%

2 persons

37.3%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

12.7%

6+ persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Highland Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

349

Moved from SA

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

Highland Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.9%

Step family — no other children

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Highland Valley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

2024

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

Highland Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,291/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.9%

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

If you earn X in Highland Valley

Your weekly income

≈ $9,928/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $2,041/wk

Rent share 10.9%

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Income: $733/wk Rent: $249/wk Save: $1/wk

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Income: $730/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $35/wk

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Highland Valley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Buchfelde

Pop: 193 Income: $624/wk Rent: $280/wk

Tickera

Pop: 194 Income: $453/wk Rent: $155/wk

Wandilo

Pop: 194 Income: $875/wk Rent: $200/wk

White Sands

Pop: 194 Income: $746/wk Rent: $300/wk

Lower Hermitage

Pop: 195 Income: $767/wk Rent: $450/wk

Murtho

Pop: 195 Income: $770/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Valley

What is the population of Highland Valley SA?

The population of Highland Valley SA is 384 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.6 people per km².Highland Valley is ranked #5,495 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Highland Valley?

The median personal income in Highland Valley SA is $846 per week, or $43,992 per year.The median household income is $2,291 per week.Family income is $2,522 per week.Highland Valley is ranked #2,834 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Highland Valley?

Median rent in Highland Valley SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 10.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Highland Valley ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Highland Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Highland Valley SA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Highland Valley?

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

Is Highland Valley a good suburb to live in?

Highland Valley is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 384.The median income is $846/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.9% 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: 40589. All dollar figures in AUD.