Kanmantoo, SA: suburb profile

The population of Kanmantoo SA is 686 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kanmantoo is $841 per week ($43,732 per year). Median rent in Kanmantoo is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Kanmantoo has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Kanmantoo has a population density of 15 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kanmantoo is England. The most common religion is No religion (60.6% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kanmantoo is $1,455.

There were 8 recorded offences in Kanmantoo in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (4 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Kanmantoo Population

686 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kanmantoo Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$841/wk

$43,732 per year

Ranked 2,928 of 14,663

Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

Ranked 4,328 of 14,663

Median Age

38years

Same as the national median

Mortgage

$1,455/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kanmantoo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (349) Female 48.9% (334)

Population Density

people per km²

686 people · 44.9 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,005

Family income/wk

Kanmantoo 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

75-79

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Kanmantoo Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Kanmantoo, 26.4% are owned outright and 73.6% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

26.4%

Owned with mortgage

73.6%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Kanmantoo Religion

No religion

60.6%

Catholic

8.3%

Not stated

7.9%

Uniting Church

5.7%

Anglican

5.1%

Lutheran

2.9%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Baptist

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Kanmantoo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Kanmantoo Employment

Employed full-time

43.1% 205 people

Employed part-time

28.4% 135 people

Unemployed

3.6% 17 people

Not in labour force

25.0% 119 people

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

Kanmantoo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.5%

Bachelor Degree

13.1%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

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

Kanmantoo Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.5%

Community & Personal Service

17.8%

Professionals

16.2%

Clerical & Administrative

12.4%

Managers

10.0%

Labourers

8.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.6%

Sales Workers

3.7%

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

Kanmantoo Field of Study

Engineering

22.6%

Society & Culture

19.6%

Health

13.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.6%

Management & Commerce

9.6%

Architecture & Building

7.8%

Education

6.1%

Agriculture & Environment

5.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.0%

Information Technology

2.2%

Creative Arts

1.3%

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

Kanmantoo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kanmantoo Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

3.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.7%

$4,000+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Kanmantoo Marital Status

Married

48.0% 256

Separated

2.6% 14

Divorced

11.8% 63

Widowed

2.6% 14

Never married

34.9% 186

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Kanmantoo Ancestry

English

48.1%

Australian

44.6%

German

10.2%

Scottish

9.3%

Irish

8.0%

Dutch

2.9%

Polish

1.9%

Welsh

1.9%

Australian Aboriginal

1.5%

Italian

1.5%

French

1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Kanmantoo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.7%

Secondary — Government

24.1%

Vocational Education

13.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.2%

Primary — Catholic

6.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.2%

Pre-school

4.9%

Secondary — Catholic

1.9%

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

Kanmantoo Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

3.6%

No need for assistance

96.4%

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

Kanmantoo Volunteering

Volunteer

18.4% 91

Not a volunteer

81.6% 403

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Kanmantoo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.9%

$300-$449/mo

4.5%

$450-$599/mo

3.8%

$600-$799/mo

6.4%

$800-$999/mo

7.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kanmantoo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.6%

Did not go to work

11.4%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Bus

2.4%

Walked only

1.8%

Other

1.8%

Truck

1.2%

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

Kanmantoo Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.4%

1 vehicle

22.2%

2 vehicles

39.5%

3 vehicles

23.0%

4+ vehicles

12.9%

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

Kanmantoo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.5%

2 bedrooms

9.5%

3 bedrooms

41.9%

4 bedrooms

36.5%

5 bedrooms

9.5%

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

Kanmantoo Population Mobility

9.2%

moved in the last year

30.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Kanmantoo Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Kanmantoo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Kanmantoo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

16.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,500+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Kanmantoo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.2%

Couple — no children

27.2%

Couple — no children under 15

13.4%

One parent — children under 15

6.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Kanmantoo Military Service

Previously served

4.4% 22

Never served

95.6% 483

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Kanmantoo Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

16.2% 82

Did not provide

83.8% 423

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kanmantoo Children Ever Born

No children

32.6%

1 child

8.8%

2 children

34.7%

3 children

18.0%

4 children

5.9%

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

Kanmantoo When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Kanmantoo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

30.5%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

14.5%

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

Kanmantoo Household Size

1 person

19.5%

2 persons

34.4%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

17.0%

5 persons

11.2%

6+ persons

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Kanmantoo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

592

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Kanmantoo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.4%

Blended family — no other children

16.0%

Step family — no other children

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Kanmantoo Crime Statistics

8 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Assault

Theft

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Kanmantoo Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,705/wk

Median rent $310/wk

Rent to income 18.2%

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

Median rent in Kanmantoo against your income

Your weekly income

About $7,388 a month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $1,395/wk

Rent share 18.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mallala

Income: $704/wk Rent: $278/wk $32/wk less rent

Hendon (SA)

Income: $681/wk Rent: $285/wk $25/wk less rent

Peterhead

Income: $801/wk Rent: $300/wk $10/wk less rent

Paringa

Income: $800/wk Rent: $200/wk $110/wk less rent

Renmark West

Income: $788/wk Rent: $200/wk $110/wk less rent

Ridleyton

Income: $842/wk Rent: $300/wk $10/wk less rent

Devon Park (SA)

Income: $851/wk Rent: $285/wk $25/wk less rent

Everard Park

Income: $744/wk Rent: $286/wk $24/wk less rent

Kanmantoo vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Kanmantoo is $841 a week, 11% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 209th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $310 a week, $10 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 18.2% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Kanmantoo	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$841/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,705/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$310/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,455/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	38	43	42
Rent share of household income	18.2%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Kanmantoo

The closest suburb to Kanmantoo is Nairne, 9.1 km away.

Nairne

9.1 km away · income $859/wk · rent $350/wk

Mount Barker (SA)

12.4 km away · income $815/wk · rent $350/wk

Littlehampton

12.5 km away · income $886/wk · rent $360/wk

Woodside (SA)

15.2 km away · income $757/wk · rent $320/wk

Oakbank

16.6 km away · income $889/wk · rent $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanmantoo

What is the population of Kanmantoo SA?

The population of Kanmantoo SA is 686 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15 people per km².Kanmantoo is ranked #4,530 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kanmantoo?

The median personal income in Kanmantoo SA is $841 per week, or $43,732 per year.The median household income is $1,705 per week.Family income is $2,005 per week.Kanmantoo is ranked #2,928 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kanmantoo?

Median rent in Kanmantoo SA is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kanmantoo ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kanmantoo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kanmantoo SA is $1,455. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kanmantoo?

The median age in Kanmantoo SA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kanmantoo a good suburb to live in?

Kanmantoo is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 686.The median income is $841/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 40660. All dollar figures in AUD.