Kainton SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kainton SA is 54 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kainton is $778 per week ($40,456 per year). Median rent in Kainton is $200 per week ($867 per month). Kainton has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kainton has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Uniting Church (41% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Kainton in 2023-24, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Kainton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kainton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$778/wk
$40,456 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kainton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (28) Female 47.2% (25)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
54 people · 170.3 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,666
Family income/wk

Kainton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kainton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 13 dwellings

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

Kainton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kainton Religion

Uniting Church
41.3%
No Religion
15.2%
Lutheran
15.2%
Anglican
8.7%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
6.5%
Not stated
6.5%
Christian (other)
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kainton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
34.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.4%

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

Kainton Employment

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Employed full-time
59.5% 25 people
Employed part-time
31.0% 13 people
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Not in labour force
9.5% 4 people

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

Kainton Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
60.0%
Certificate III/IV
40.0%

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

Kainton Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Professionals
33.3%
Community & Personal Service
33.3%

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

Kainton Field of Study

Management & Commerce
41.7%
Education
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
25.0%

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

Kainton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kainton Weekly Household Income

$2,500-$2,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kainton Marital Status

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Married
73.0% 27
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Never married
27.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kainton Ancestry

Australian
40.7%
English
29.1%
German
12.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.8%
Irish
4.7%
New Zealander
3.5%
Scottish
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kainton School & University Attendance

Pre-school
42.9%
Primary — Government
28.6%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
28.6%

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

Kainton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.4% 4
No need for assistance
96.6% 112

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

Kainton Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.8% 14
Not a volunteer
62.2% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kainton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.4%
Walked only
17.6%

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

Kainton Car Ownership

2 vehicles
38.1%
3 vehicles
42.9%
4+ vehicles
19.0%

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

Kainton Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
82.4%
4 bedrooms
17.6%

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

Kainton Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
73.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kainton Indigenous Population

4.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
101
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kainton Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
8

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

Kainton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.7%
$1-$149/wk
10.7%
$650-$799/wk
32.1%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.3%
$3,500+/wk
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kainton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
61.7%
Couple — no children
31.9%
Couple — no children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kainton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.2% 6
Did not provide
83.8% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kainton Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Kainton When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4

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

Kainton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
37.5%
5–14 hours
12.5%
15–29 hours
10.0%
30+ hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Kainton Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
44.4%
5 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kainton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kainton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023

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

Kainton Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,583/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.6%

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

If you earn X in Kainton

≈ $6,860/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,383/wk
Rent share 12.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Kainton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kainton

What is the population of Kainton SA?

The population of Kainton SA is 54 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Kainton?

The median personal income in Kainton SA is $778 per week, or $40,456 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.

How much is rent in Kainton?

Median rent in Kainton SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 12.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Kainton?

The median age in Kainton SA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kainton a good suburb to live in?

Kainton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 54.The median income is $778/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.6% 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: 40647. All dollar figures in AUD.