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Kangaroo Flat SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kangaroo Flat SA is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kangaroo Flat is $739 per week ($38,428 per year). Median rent in Kangaroo Flat is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Kangaroo Flat has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Kangaroo Flat has a population density of 5.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kangaroo Flat is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kangaroo Flat is $1,062.

There were 7 recorded offences in Kangaroo Flat in 2025-26, a rate of 67 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (4 offences).

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Kangaroo Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kangaroo Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$739/wk

$38,428 per year

#4750 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,062/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kangaroo Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (54) Female 48.6% (51)

Population Density

5.5

people per km²

104 people · 18.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,166

Family income/wk

Kangaroo Flat 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kangaroo Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.8% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.2% 16 dwellings

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

Kangaroo Flat Country of Birth

Australia

93.8%

England

6.3%

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

Kangaroo Flat Religion

No Religion

33.6%

Anglican

16.8%

Christian (other)

12.1%

Not stated

10.3%

Catholic

10.3%

Pentecostal

7.5%

Lutheran

4.7%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kangaroo Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

35.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.6%

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

Kangaroo Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

44.3% 35 people

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Employed part-time

21.5% 17 people

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Unemployed

6.3% 5 people

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Not in labour force

27.8% 22 people

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

Kangaroo Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Bachelor Degree

13.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.7%

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

Kangaroo Flat Occupation

Managers

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Clerical & Administrative

20.0%

Professionals

15.0%

Labourers

15.0%

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

Kangaroo Flat Field of Study

Society & Culture

30.8%

Management & Commerce

23.1%

Engineering

11.5%

Architecture & Building

11.5%

Agriculture & Environment

11.5%

Education

11.5%

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

Kangaroo Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kangaroo Flat Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

31.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

18.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

18.2%

$4,000+/wk

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kangaroo Flat Marital Status

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Married

55.3% 47

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Divorced

5.9% 5

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Never married

38.8% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kangaroo Flat Ancestry

English

39.7%

Australian

25.9%

German

14.7%

Italian

5.2%

Irish

4.3%

Maltese

4.3%

Scottish

3.4%

Other

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kangaroo Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

62.5%

Secondary — Government

37.5%

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

Kangaroo Flat Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.7% 7

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No need for assistance

96.3% 184

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

Kangaroo Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.1% 11

—

Not a volunteer

86.9% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kangaroo Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

62.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kangaroo Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.0%

Car (passenger)

18.0%

Did not go to work

12.0%

Walked only

8.0%

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

Kangaroo Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.8%

2 vehicles

32.4%

3 vehicles

32.4%

4+ vehicles

24.3%

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

Kangaroo Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.2%

3 bedrooms

36.6%

4 bedrooms

36.6%

5 bedrooms

14.6%

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

Kangaroo Flat Population Mobility

4.4%

moved in the last year

20.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kangaroo Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

187

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kangaroo Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Diabetes

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

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

Kangaroo Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

14.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kangaroo Flat Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.1%

Couple — no children under 15

28.2%

One parent — children under 15

14.1%

Couple — children under 15

12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kangaroo Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 10

—

Did not provide

87.8% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kangaroo Flat Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

2 children

17.6%

3 children

32.4%

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

Kangaroo Flat When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Kangaroo Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.3%

5–14 hours

30.7%

15–29 hours

16.0%

30+ hours

6.7%

Did not do domestic work

29.3%

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

Kangaroo Flat Household Size

1 person

14.8%

2 persons

55.6%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kangaroo Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Kangaroo Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kangaroo Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Theft

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Kangaroo Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.1%

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

If you earn X in Kangaroo Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $1,910/wk

Rent share 15.1%

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Kangaroo Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

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Pop: 52 Income: $433/wk Rent: $210/wk

Baroota

Pop: 52 Income: $706/wk Rent: $575/wk

Bethel

Pop: 52 Income: $875/wk Rent: $250/wk

Emu Downs

Pop: 52 Income: $514/wk

Karkoo

Pop: 52 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $150/wk

Mannanarie

Pop: 52 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kangaroo Flat

What is the population of Kangaroo Flat SA?

The population of Kangaroo Flat SA is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.5 people per km².Kangaroo Flat is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kangaroo Flat?

The median personal income in Kangaroo Flat SA is $739 per week, or $38,428 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.Kangaroo Flat is ranked #4,750 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kangaroo Flat?

Median rent in Kangaroo Flat SA is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 15.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kangaroo Flat ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kangaroo Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kangaroo Flat SA is $1,062. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kangaroo Flat?

The median age in Kangaroo Flat SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kangaroo Flat a good suburb to live in?

Kangaroo Flat is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 104.The median income is $739/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.1% 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: 40657. All dollar figures in AUD.