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Karkoo SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Karkoo SA is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Karkoo is $1,041 per week ($54,132 per year). Median rent in Karkoo is $150 per week ($650 per month). Karkoo has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Karkoo has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Karkoo in 2024-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Karkoo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Karkoo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,041/wk

$54,132 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Karkoo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.3% (24) Female 54.7% (29)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

52 people · 245.5 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,062

Family income/wk

Karkoo Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Karkoo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 9 dwellings

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

Karkoo Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Karkoo Religion

No Religion

46.7%

Uniting Church

31.1%

Anglican

8.9%

Catholic

6.7%

Lutheran

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Karkoo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.8%

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

Karkoo Employment

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Employed full-time

48.3% 14 people

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Employed part-time

37.9% 11 people

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Not in labour force

13.8% 4 people

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

Karkoo Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

41.7%

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Certificate III/IV

25.0%

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

Karkoo Occupation

Managers

100.0%

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

Karkoo Field of Study

Management & Commerce

100.0%

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

Karkoo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Karkoo Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk

62.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Karkoo Marital Status

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Married

57.6% 19

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Separated

9.1% 3

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Never married

33.3% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Karkoo Ancestry

Australian

39.7%

English

30.1%

Irish

11.0%

Russian

8.2%

German

6.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Karkoo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.1%

Secondary — Government

29.4%

Vocational Education

23.5%

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

Karkoo Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 105

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

Karkoo Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.1% 13

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Not a volunteer

64.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Karkoo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.0%

Walked only

13.0%

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

Karkoo Car Ownership

2 vehicles

60.0%

3 vehicles

40.0%

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

Karkoo Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

100.0%

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

Karkoo Population Mobility

37.0%

moved in the last year

38.8%

moved in the last 5 years

7.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

77.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Karkoo Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

109

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Karkoo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

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

Karkoo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

16.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

25.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Karkoo Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.2%

Couple — children under 15

44.2%

One parent — children under 15

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Karkoo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.6% 3

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Did not provide

91.4% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Karkoo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

23.7%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

7.9%

Did not do domestic work

36.8%

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

Karkoo Household Size

1 person

13.0%

2 persons

39.1%

4 persons

26.1%

5 persons

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Karkoo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Karkoo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Karkoo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person

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

Karkoo Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.0%

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

If you earn X in Karkoo

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,725/wk

Rent share 8.0%

Karkoo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Chapman Bore

Pop: 26 Income: $389/wk Rent: $230/wk

Charra

Pop: 26 Income: $1,125/wk

Mambray Creek

Pop: 26 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $169/wk

Muloorina

Pop: 26 Income: $900/wk Rent: $85/wk

Nepabunna

Pop: 26 Income: $325/wk Rent: $100/wk

The Gap (SA)

Pop: 26 Income: $725/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Karkoo

Karkoo vs Chapman Bore →Karkoo vs Charra →Karkoo vs Mambray Creek →Karkoo vs Muloorina →

Frequently Asked Questions About Karkoo

What is the population of Karkoo SA?

The population of Karkoo SA is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Karkoo?

The median personal income in Karkoo SA is $1,041 per week, or $54,132 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.

How much is rent in Karkoo?

Median rent in Karkoo SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 8.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Karkoo?

The median age in Karkoo SA is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Karkoo a good suburb to live in?

Karkoo is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 52.The median income is $1,041/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.0% 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: 40669. All dollar figures in AUD.