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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kalka Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$263/wk
$13,676 per year
#8880 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
#8615 of 14,663
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Median Age
26years
12 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 5.6 · 1.9 per bedroom

Kalka Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.3% (47) Female 57.7% (64)

Population Density

42.8
people per km²
112 people · 2.6 km²

Households

5.6
Avg household size
1.9
Persons per bedroom
$706
Family income/wk

Kalka 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kalka Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kalka Religion

Not stated
50.4%
No Religion
30.1%
Uniting Church
11.5%
Anglican
2.7%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
2.7%
Other Religions Tot
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kalka Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
19.4%

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

Kalka Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
50.0%
Other
50.0%

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

Kalka Employment

Employed part-time
12.8% 6 people
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Unemployed
17.0% 8 people
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Not in labour force
70.2% 33 people

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

Kalka Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
100.0%

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

Kalka Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Kalka Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kalka Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
57.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kalka Marital Status

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Married
58.1% 43
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Separated
4.1% 3
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Widowed
4.1% 3
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Never married
33.8% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kalka Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
97.1%
English
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kalka School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
66.7%
Secondary — Government
33.3%

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

Kalka Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.2% 6
No need for assistance
96.8% 181

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

Kalka Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kalka How People Get to Work

Walked only
71.4%
Car (passenger)
28.6%

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

Kalka Car Ownership

0 vehicles
33.3%
2 vehicles
66.7%

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

Kalka Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Kalka Population Mobility

11.3%
moved in the last year
18.7%
moved in the last 5 years
25.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
31.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kalka Indigenous Population

100.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
213
Indigenous residents
0
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kalka Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
4
Kidney disease
4
Diabetes
3

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

Kalka Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$150-$299/wk
72.2%
$300-$399/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kalka Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
56.3%
Couple — no children under 15
18.4%
One parent — children under 15
14.6%
Couple — no children
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kalka Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
51.0% 26
Did not provide
49.0% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kalka Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
3 children
42.9%

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

Kalka When Migrants Arrived

2019
3

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

Kalka Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
46.3%
15–29 hours
31.5%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

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

Kalka Household Size

2 persons
14.3%
4 persons
14.3%
5 persons
23.8%
6+ persons
47.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kalka Where Residents Moved From

Same address
86
Moved — same area (SA2)
6
Moved from WA
5

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

Kalka Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
81.3%
Intact family — other children present
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kalka Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Break & Enter
3
Assault
3
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Kalka Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,337/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.5%

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

If you earn X in Kalka

≈ $5,794/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $1,237/wk
Rent share 7.5%

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.