Iron Knob SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Iron Knob SA is 110 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Iron Knob is $457 per week ($23,764 per year). Median rent in Iron Knob is $130 per week ($563 per month). Iron Knob has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Iron Knob has a population density of 14.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Iron Knob is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Iron Knob is $390.

There were 8 recorded offences in Iron Knob in 2025-26, a rate of 73 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Iron Knob Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Iron Knob Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$457/wk
$23,764 per year
#8596 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$130/wk
$563 per month
#8442 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$390/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Iron Knob Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (49) Female 52.4% (54)

Population Density

14.3
people per km²
110 people · 7.7 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$850
Family income/wk

Iron Knob Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
25-29
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)

Iron Knob Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
81.4% 35 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
18.6% 8 dwellings

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

Iron Knob Country of Birth

Australia
92.9%
England
7.1%

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

Iron Knob Religion

No Religion
36.8%
Not stated
23.2%
Anglican
8.4%
Christian (other)
7.4%
Catholic
7.4%
Uniting Church
7.4%
SB OSB NRA SB
5.3%
Buddhism
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Iron Knob Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.0%

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

Iron Knob Employment

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Employed full-time
12.3% 9 people
Employed part-time
12.3% 9 people
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Not in labour force
75.3% 55 people

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

Iron Knob Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
68.4%
Bachelor Degree
31.6%

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

Iron Knob Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
100.0%

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

Iron Knob Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Iron Knob Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Iron Knob Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
9.3%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
37.2%
$500-$649/wk
16.3%
$650-$799/wk
14.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Iron Knob Marital Status

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Married
27.2% 25
↔️
Separated
9.8% 9
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Divorced
16.3% 15
🕊️
Widowed
14.1% 13
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Never married
32.6% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Iron Knob Ancestry

English
33.8%
Australian
30.0%
German
10.0%
Italian
7.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.2%
Other
3.8%
Irish
3.1%
Scottish
3.1%
Filipino
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Iron Knob School & University Attendance

Pre-school
31.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
25.0%
Secondary — Government
25.0%
Primary — Government
18.8%

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

Iron Knob Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
12.5% 22
No need for assistance
87.5% 154

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

Iron Knob Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.1% 23
Not a volunteer
70.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Iron Knob Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Iron Knob How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
59.3%
Car (passenger)
25.9%
Did not go to work
14.8%

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

Iron Knob Car Ownership

0 vehicles
16.3%
1 vehicle
49.0%
2 vehicles
22.4%
3 vehicles
6.1%
4+ vehicles
6.1%

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

Iron Knob Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.8%
2 bedrooms
33.3%
3 bedrooms
58.8%

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

Iron Knob Population Mobility

4.4%
moved in the last year
16.5%
moved in the last 5 years
12.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
25.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Iron Knob Indigenous Population

6.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
184
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Iron Knob Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
20
Lung condition
7
Cancer
6
Diabetes
5
Stroke
4
Heart disease
3
Asthma
3
Arthritis
3

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

Iron Knob Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
12.5%
$400-$499/wk
23.4%
$500-$649/wk
15.6%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
14.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.7%
$3,500+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Iron Knob Family Structure

Couple — no children
38.9%
One parent — children under 15
25.9%
Couple — children under 15
22.2%
Couple — no children under 15
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Iron Knob Military Service

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Previously served
11.3% 9
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Never served
88.8% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Iron Knob Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.3% 20
Did not provide
74.7% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Iron Knob Children Ever Born

No children
30.8%
1 child
46.2%
2 children
23.1%

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

Iron Knob When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
7

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

Iron Knob Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.6%
5–14 hours
25.6%
15–29 hours
4.9%
30+ hours
24.4%
Did not do domestic work
30.5%

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

Iron Knob Household Size

1 person
66.1%
2 persons
26.8%
3 persons
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Iron Knob Where Residents Moved From

Same address
86
Moved from SA
3

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

Iron Knob Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Iron Knob Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total

Assault
3
Other Against Person
2
Property Damage
2
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Iron Knob Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $556/wk
Median Rent $130/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.4%

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

If you earn X in Iron Knob

≈ $2,409/month
Median rent $130/wk
Left after rent $426/wk
Rent share 23.4%

Iron Knob vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iron Knob

What is the population of Iron Knob SA?

The population of Iron Knob SA is 110 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.3 people per km².Iron Knob is ranked #8,678 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Iron Knob?

The median personal income in Iron Knob SA is $457 per week, or $23,764 per year.The median household income is $556 per week.Family income is $850 per week.Iron Knob is ranked #8,596 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Iron Knob?

Median rent in Iron Knob SA is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Iron Knob ranks #8,442 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Iron Knob?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Iron Knob SA is $390. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Iron Knob?

The median age in Iron Knob SA is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Iron Knob a good suburb to live in?

Iron Knob is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 110.The median income is $457/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40627. All dollar figures in AUD.