Kangaroo Head SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kangaroo Head SA is 18 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kangaroo Head is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Kangaroo Head is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Kangaroo Head has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Kangaroo Head has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kangaroo Head is England. The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kangaroo Head is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Kangaroo Head in 2025-26, a rate of 56 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Kangaroo Head Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kangaroo Head Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
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Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
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Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: —

Kangaroo Head Demographics

Gender Split

Male 75.0% (12) Female 25.0% (4)

Population Density

2.3
people per km²
18 people · 7.9 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Kangaroo Head Age Distribution

50-54
55-59
60-64
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kangaroo Head Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Kangaroo Head Country of Birth

Australia
73.3%
England
26.7%

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

Kangaroo Head Religion

No Religion
68.2%
Anglican
31.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kangaroo Head Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
46.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
30.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.1%

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

Kangaroo Head Employment

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Employed full-time
23.5% 4 people
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Not in labour force
76.5% 13 people

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

Kangaroo Head Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
100.0%

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

Kangaroo Head Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kangaroo Head Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
42.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kangaroo Head Marital Status

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Married
33.3% 6
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Divorced
44.4% 8
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Never married
22.2% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kangaroo Head Ancestry

English
42.9%
Australian
32.1%
Irish
14.3%
Scottish
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kangaroo Head Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 38

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

Kangaroo Head Volunteering

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Volunteer
50.0% 8
Not a volunteer
50.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kangaroo Head How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Kangaroo Head Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Kangaroo Head Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Kangaroo Head Population Mobility

25.0%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
11.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kangaroo Head Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
31
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kangaroo Head Long-term Health Conditions

Kidney disease
5

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

Kangaroo Head Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
27.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
36.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kangaroo Head Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
66.7%
Couple — no children
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kangaroo Head Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.0% 3
Did not provide
75.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kangaroo Head When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4

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

Kangaroo Head Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.3%
5–14 hours
13.6%
15–29 hours
18.2%
30+ hours
18.2%
Did not do domestic work
22.7%

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

Kangaroo Head Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kangaroo Head Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023
2025

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

Kangaroo Head Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
Kangaroo Island Community Education - Penneshaw Campus Government
Combined

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

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Kangaroo Head Rent Prices & Affordability

30%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $360/wk
Rent-to-Income 30.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Kangaroo Head

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $827/wk
Rent share 30.3%

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Kangaroo Head vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kangaroo Head

What is the population of Kangaroo Head SA?

The population of Kangaroo Head SA is 18 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Kangaroo Head?

The median personal income in Kangaroo Head SA is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Kangaroo Head?

Median rent in Kangaroo Head SA is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 30.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Kangaroo Head?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kangaroo Head SA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kangaroo Head?

The median age in Kangaroo Head SA is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kangaroo Head a good suburb to live in?

Kangaroo Head is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 18.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.3% 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: 40658. All dollar figures in AUD.