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Karoonda SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Karoonda, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Karoonda SA is 517 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Karoonda is $455 per week ($23,660 per year). Median rent in Karoonda is $170 per week ($737 per month). Karoonda has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Karoonda has a population density of 0.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Karoonda is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Russian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karoonda is $551.
There were 9 recorded offences in Karoonda in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).
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Karoonda Population
Karoonda Median Income & Rent
Karoonda Demographics
Gender Split
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Karoonda Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Karoonda Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Karoonda Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Karoonda Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Karoonda Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Karoonda Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Karoonda Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Karoonda Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Karoonda Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Karoonda Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Karoonda Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Karoonda Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Karoonda Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Karoonda Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Karoonda School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Karoonda Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Karoonda Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Karoonda Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Karoonda How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Karoonda Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Karoonda Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Karoonda Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Karoonda Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Karoonda Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Karoonda Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Karoonda Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Karoonda Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Karoonda Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Karoonda Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Karoonda When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Karoonda Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Karoonda Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Karoonda Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Karoonda Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Karoonda Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Karoonda Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Karoonda
What is the population of Karoonda SA?
The population of Karoonda SA is 517 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Karoonda is ranked #4,973 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Karoonda?
The median personal income in Karoonda SA is $455 per week, or $23,660 per year.The median household income is $822 per week.Family income is $1,135 per week.Karoonda is ranked #8,610 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Karoonda?
Median rent in Karoonda SA is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Karoonda ranks #8,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Karoonda?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Karoonda SA is $551. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Karoonda?
The median age in Karoonda SA is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Karoonda a good suburb to live in?
Karoonda is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 517.The median income is $455/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 40670. All dollar figures in AUD.