South Australia · Suburb Profile
Kalka SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kalka, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Kalka SA is 112 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kalka is $263 per week ($13,676 per year). Median rent in Kalka is $100 per week ($433 per month). Kalka has a median age of 26 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kalka has a population density of 42.8 people per km².
The most common religion is Not stated (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.
There were 7 recorded offences in Kalka in 2025-26, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (3 offences).
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Kalka Population
Kalka Median Income & Rent
Kalka Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Kalka Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Kalka Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Kalka Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Kalka Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Kalka Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Kalka Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Kalka Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Kalka Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Kalka Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Kalka Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Kalka Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Kalka Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Kalka School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Kalka Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Kalka Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Kalka How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Kalka Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Kalka Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Kalka Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Kalka Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Kalka Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Kalka Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Kalka Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Kalka Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Kalka Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Kalka When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Kalka Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Kalka Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Kalka Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Kalka Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Kalka Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Kalka Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Kalka vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalka
What is the population of Kalka SA?
The population of Kalka SA is 112 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 42.8 people per km².Kalka is ranked #8,623 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Kalka?
The median personal income in Kalka SA is $263 per week, or $13,676 per year.The median household income is $1,337 per week.Family income is $706 per week.Kalka is ranked #8,880 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Kalka?
Median rent in Kalka SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 7.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kalka ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What is the median age in Kalka?
The median age in Kalka SA is 26 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Kalka a good suburb to live in?
Kalka is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 112.The median income is $263/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.5% 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: 40653. All dollar figures in AUD.