Kaltjiti SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kaltjiti SA is 261 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kaltjiti is $336 per week ($17,472 per year). Median rent in Kaltjiti is $90 per week ($390 per month). Kaltjiti has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kaltjiti has a population density of 10.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

There were 48 recorded offences in Kaltjiti in 2025-26, a rate of 184 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (22 offences).

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Kaltjiti Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kaltjiti Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$336/wk
$17,472 per year
#8823 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$90/wk
$390 per month
#8693 of 14,663
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Median Age
28years
10 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 4 · 1.4 per bedroom

Kaltjiti Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (128) Female 50.6% (131)

Population Density

10.8
people per km²
261 people · 24.2 km²

Households

4
Avg household size
1.4
Persons per bedroom
$732
Family income/wk

Kaltjiti 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
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kaltjiti Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kaltjiti Religion

No Religion
41.7%
Christian (other)
32.8%
Not stated
6.9%
Uniting Church
6.1%
Lutheran
5.3%
Catholic
4.0%
Lattr day Snts
1.6%
Baptist
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kaltjiti Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
37.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
21.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
21.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.5%

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

Kaltjiti Languages Spoken at Home

Other
50.8%
Australian Indigenous
49.2%

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

Kaltjiti Employment

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Employed full-time
13.9% 29 people
Employed part-time
5.3% 11 people
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Unemployed
23.1% 48 people
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Not in labour force
57.7% 120 people

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

Kaltjiti Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
31.6%
Bachelor Degree
26.3%
Certificate III/IV
21.1%
Certificate I/II
21.1%

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

Kaltjiti Occupation

Managers
47.4%
Community & Personal Service
31.6%
Professionals
21.1%

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

Kaltjiti Field of Study

Management & Commerce
34.5%
Education
31.0%
Architecture & Building
17.2%
Society & Culture
17.2%

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

Kaltjiti Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kaltjiti Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.2%
$800-$999/wk
20.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
16.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kaltjiti Marital Status

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Married
44.9% 93
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Separated
9.2% 19
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Divorced
2.9% 6
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Widowed
3.9% 8
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Never married
39.1% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kaltjiti Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
86.7%
English
3.8%
Scottish
3.0%
Australian
2.7%
Irish
1.5%
Chinese
1.1%
Other
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kaltjiti School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.5%
Secondary — Government
27.5%
Pre-school
15.0%

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

Kaltjiti Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.0% 14
No need for assistance
97.0% 457

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

Kaltjiti Volunteering

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Volunteer
10.1% 19
Not a volunteer
89.9% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kaltjiti How People Get to Work

Walked only
67.6%
Car (driver)
32.4%

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

Kaltjiti Car Ownership

0 vehicles
63.9%
1 vehicle
24.6%
2 vehicles
11.5%

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

Kaltjiti Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
25.5%
3 bedrooms
69.1%
4 bedrooms
5.5%

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

Kaltjiti Population Mobility

12.9%
moved in the last year
20.2%
moved in the last 5 years
53.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
41.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kaltjiti Indigenous Population

91.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
481
Indigenous residents
45
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kaltjiti Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
6
Mental health
4
Heart disease
3

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

Kaltjiti Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.9%
$150-$299/wk
33.1%
$300-$399/wk
24.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
2.0%
$800-$999/wk
2.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
2.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kaltjiti Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.4%
One parent — children under 15
18.0%
Couple — no children
17.5%
One parent — no children under 15
7.7%
Couple — no children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kaltjiti Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.5% 17
Did not provide
91.5% 182

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kaltjiti Children Ever Born

No children
51.5%
1 child
19.1%
2 children
4.4%
3 children
19.1%
4 children
5.9%

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

Kaltjiti When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4
2019
3

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

Kaltjiti Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5–14 hours
45.3%
15–29 hours
15.3%
30+ hours
2.0%
Did not do domestic work
15.8%

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

Kaltjiti Household Size

1 person
13.8%
2 persons
22.4%
3 persons
15.5%
4 persons
5.2%
5 persons
6.9%
6+ persons
36.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kaltjiti Where Residents Moved From

Same address
222
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from NT
7
Moved from SA
4
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from QLD
3

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

Kaltjiti Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kaltjiti Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 48 total

Assault
22
Property Damage
9
Break & Enter
9
Theft
7
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Kaltjiti Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
715
avg ICSEA score
62
total students
Fregon Anangu School Government
Combined · R-12 · 62 students
715
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Kaltjiti Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,286/wk
Median Rent $90/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.0%

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

If you earn X in Kaltjiti

≈ $5,573/month
Median rent $90/wk
Left after rent $1,196/wk
Rent share 7.0%

Kaltjiti vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaltjiti

What is the population of Kaltjiti SA?

The population of Kaltjiti SA is 261 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.8 people per km².Kaltjiti is ranked #6,327 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kaltjiti?

The median personal income in Kaltjiti SA is $336 per week, or $17,472 per year.The median household income is $1,286 per week.Family income is $732 per week.Kaltjiti is ranked #8,823 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kaltjiti?

Median rent in Kaltjiti SA is $90 per week ($390 per month).Rent represents 7.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kaltjiti ranks #8,693 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Kaltjiti?

The median age in Kaltjiti SA is 28 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kaltjiti a good suburb to live in?

Kaltjiti is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 261.The median income is $336/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.0% 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: 40655. All dollar figures in AUD.