South Australia · Suburb Profile

Houghton SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Houghton SA is 511 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Houghton is $893 per week ($46,436 per year). Median rent in Houghton is $373 per week ($1,616 per month). Houghton has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Houghton has a population density of 134.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Houghton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Polish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Houghton is $1,970.

There were 6 recorded offences in Houghton in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Houghton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Houghton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$893/wk

$46,436 per year

#2215 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$373/wk

$1,616 per month

#2694 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,970/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Houghton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (252) Female 50.3% (255)

Population Density

134.6

people per km²

511 people · 3.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,609

Family income/wk

Houghton 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)

Houghton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.7% 76 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.3% 94 dwellings

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

Houghton Country of Birth

Australia

84.5%

England

13.0%

Canada

2.5%

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

Houghton Religion

No Religion

49.3%

Catholic

14.3%

Uniting Church

13.2%

Anglican

10.0%

Pentecostal

5.3%

Lutheran

2.8%

Not stated

2.6%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Houghton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.4%

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

Houghton Languages Spoken at Home

Polish

100.0%

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

Houghton Employment

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Employed full-time

38.3% 157 people

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Employed part-time

29.8% 122 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 8 people

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Not in labour force

30.0% 123 people

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

Houghton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.9%

Bachelor Degree

27.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.4%

Postgraduate Degree

9.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.5%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Houghton Occupation

Professionals

30.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.4%

Managers

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

14.9%

Community & Personal Service

6.0%

Labourers

5.5%

Sales Workers

5.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.5%

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

Houghton Field of Study

Engineering

21.0%

Management & Commerce

19.5%

Health

16.0%

Architecture & Building

11.5%

Society & Culture

9.0%

Education

9.0%

Information Technology

4.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.5%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

Agriculture & Environment

1.5%

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

Houghton Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Houghton Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.5%

$4,000+/wk

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Houghton Marital Status

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Married

62.8% 280

↔️

Separated

1.6% 7

📋

Divorced

6.1% 27

🕊️

Widowed

2.2% 10

👤

Never married

27.4% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Houghton Ancestry

English

35.7%

Australian

31.2%

German

7.4%

Scottish

5.7%

Irish

5.2%

Italian

4.2%

Other

3.6%

Polish

2.6%

Dutch

1.6%

Hungarian

1.0%

Welsh

1.0%

Maltese

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Houghton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.2%

Secondary — Government

16.9%

Secondary — Catholic

15.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.8%

Primary — Catholic

7.8%

Vocational Education

7.8%

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

Houghton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 26

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 954

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

Houghton Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.4% 105

—

Not a volunteer

75.6% 326

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Houghton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.4%

$300-$449/mo

3.5%

$800-$999/mo

3.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Houghton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.3%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Truck

3.8%

Walked only

2.3%

Bus

1.1%

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

Houghton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.1%

2 vehicles

39.4%

3 vehicles

24.2%

4+ vehicles

24.2%

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

Houghton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.0%

3 bedrooms

38.0%

4 bedrooms

45.8%

5 bedrooms

8.9%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

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

Houghton Population Mobility

10.9%

moved in the last year

22.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Houghton Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

996

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Houghton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Houghton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Houghton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

33.0%

Couple — no children

32.1%

Couple — no children under 15

27.7%

One parent — children under 15

4.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Houghton Military Service

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Previously served

1.9% 8

👤

Never served

98.1% 417

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Houghton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 65

—

Did not provide

84.7% 360

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Houghton Children Ever Born

No children

30.4%

1 child

10.9%

2 children

37.5%

3 children

16.3%

4 children

4.9%

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

Houghton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Houghton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.3%

5–14 hours

34.3%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

13.8%

Did not do domestic work

10.1%

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

Houghton Household Size

1 person

11.4%

2 persons

41.9%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

23.4%

5 persons

4.8%

6+ persons

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Houghton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

442

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Houghton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

95.9%

Step family — no other children

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Houghton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Property Damage

Theft

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Houghton Schools

schools nearby

government

1052

avg ICSEA score

1,481

total students

Paracombe Primary and Preschool Government

Primary · R-6 · 69 students

1088

ICSEA

Tea Tree Gully Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 117 students

1073

ICSEA

Banksia Park School R-6 Government

Primary · R-6 · 240 students

1037

ICSEA

Banksia Park International High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,055 students

1009

ICSEA

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

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Houghton Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,356/wk

Median Rent $373/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.8%

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

If you earn X in Houghton

Your weekly income

≈ $10,209/month

Median rent $373/wk

Left after rent $1,983/wk

Rent share 15.8%

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Houghton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Light Pass

Pop: 256 Income: $821/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coobowie

Pop: 258 Income: $557/wk Rent: $200/wk

Jervois

Pop: 258 Income: $612/wk Rent: $243/wk

Spalding (SA)

Pop: 260 Income: $578/wk Rent: $155/wk

Yatala Vale

Pop: 260 Income: $844/wk Rent: $370/wk

Kaltjiti

Pop: 261 Income: $336/wk Rent: $90/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Houghton

What is the population of Houghton SA?

The population of Houghton SA is 511 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 134.6 people per km².Houghton is ranked #4,992 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Houghton?

The median personal income in Houghton SA is $893 per week, or $46,436 per year.The median household income is $2,356 per week.Family income is $2,609 per week.Houghton is ranked #2,215 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Houghton?

Median rent in Houghton SA is $373 per week ($1,616 per month).Rent represents 15.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Houghton ranks #2,694 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Houghton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Houghton SA is $1,970. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Houghton?

The median age in Houghton SA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Houghton a good suburb to live in?

Houghton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 511.The median income is $893/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.8% 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: 40611. All dollar figures in AUD.