Island Beach SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Island Beach SA is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Island Beach is $630 per week ($32,760 per year). Median rent in Island Beach is $220 per week ($953 per month). Island Beach has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Island Beach has a population density of 39.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Island Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Island Beach is $1,142.

There were 1 recorded offences in Island Beach in 2023-24, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Island Beach Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Island Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$630/wk
$32,760 per year
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Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
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Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,142/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.6 per bedroom

Island Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.2% (45) Female 40.8% (31)

Population Density

39.8
people per km²
71 people · 1.8 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Island Beach Age Distribution

10-14
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)

Island Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.6% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.4% 12 dwellings

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

Island Beach Country of Birth

Australia
86.7%
England
13.3%

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

Island Beach Religion

No Religion
48.6%
Lutheran
14.9%
Anglican
12.2%
Not stated
9.5%
Uniting Church
5.4%
Catholic
5.4%
Christian (other)
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Island Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.6%

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

Island Beach Employment

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Employed full-time
21.0% 13 people
Employed part-time
17.7% 11 people
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Not in labour force
61.3% 38 people

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

Island Beach Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.5%
Certificate III/IV
30.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
15.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.1%

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

Island Beach Occupation

Professionals
47.4%
Managers
26.3%
Labourers
26.3%

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

Island Beach Field of Study

Health
53.3%
Engineering
26.7%
Management & Commerce
20.0%

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

Island Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Island Beach Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
32.3%
$500-$649/wk
12.9%
$650-$799/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.7%
$4,000+/wk
22.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Island Beach Marital Status

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Married
59.2% 42
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Separated
4.2% 3
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Divorced
14.1% 10
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Widowed
9.9% 7
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Never married
12.7% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Island Beach Ancestry

English
40.4%
Australian
16.0%
German
14.9%
Other
12.8%
Irish
6.4%
Scottish
5.3%
Russian
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Island Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Island Beach Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.3% 7
No need for assistance
94.7% 125

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

Island Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.6% 19
Not a volunteer
69.4% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Island Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
62.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Island Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.5%
Did not go to work
23.5%

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

Island Beach Car Ownership

1 vehicle
53.3%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
13.3%

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

Island Beach Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
31.4%
3 bedrooms
45.7%
4 bedrooms
22.9%

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

Island Beach Population Mobility

16.2%
moved in the last year
40.8%
moved in the last 5 years
40.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Island Beach Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
132
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Island Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Arthritis
8
Heart disease
5
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3
Lung condition
3

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

Island Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
17.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
24.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Island Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children
81.8%
Couple — children under 15
11.4%
One parent — children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Island Beach Military Service

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Previously served
6.0% 4
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Never served
94.0% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Island Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.1% 10
Did not provide
83.9% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Island Beach Children Ever Born

No children
37.0%
1 child
14.8%
2 children
25.9%
3 children
22.2%

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

Island Beach When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
7
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
4

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

Island Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.3%
5–14 hours
40.0%
15–29 hours
12.7%
30+ hours
27.3%
Did not do domestic work
12.7%

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

Island Beach Household Size

1 person
46.5%
2 persons
46.5%
4 persons
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Island Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address
57
Moved from QLD
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Island Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023

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

Island Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

30%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $725/wk
Median Rent $220/wk
Rent-to-Income 30.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Island Beach

≈ $3,142/month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $505/wk
Rent share 30.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Island Beach vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Island Beach

What is the population of Island Beach SA?

The population of Island Beach SA is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 39.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Island Beach?

The median personal income in Island Beach SA is $630 per week, or $32,760 per year.The median household income is $725 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Island Beach?

Median rent in Island Beach SA is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 30.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Island Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Island Beach SA is $1,142. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Island Beach?

The median age in Island Beach SA is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Island Beach a good suburb to live in?

Island Beach is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 71.The median income is $630/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.3% 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: 40630. All dollar figures in AUD.