Keyneton, SA: suburb profile

The population of Keyneton SA is 321 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Keyneton is $635 per week ($33,020 per year). Median rent in Keyneton is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Keyneton has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Keyneton has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Keyneton is England. The most common religion is No religion (39.6% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Keyneton is $1,291.

There were 1 recorded offences in Keyneton in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 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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Keyneton Population

321 residents at the 2021 Census.

Keyneton Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$635/wk

$33,020 per year

Ranked 6,527 of 14,663

Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

Ranked 6,115 of 14,663

Median Age

48years

10 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,291/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Keyneton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (155) Female 51.3% (163)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

321 people · 127.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,518

Family income/wk

Keyneton 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)

Keyneton Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Keyneton, 50.0% are owned outright and 50.0% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

50.0%

Owned with mortgage

50.0%

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

Keyneton Religion

No religion

39.6%

Lutheran

22.1%

Not stated

10.6%

Catholic

6.9%

Uniting Church

6.5%

Anglican

5.6%

Baptist

1.9%

Judaism

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Keyneton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.1%

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

Keyneton Employment

Employed full-time

36.6% 90 people

Employed part-time

29.3% 72 people

Unemployed

5.3% 13 people

Not in labour force

28.9% 71 people

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

Keyneton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.4%

Bachelor Degree

23.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Certificate I/II

8.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.4%

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

Keyneton Occupation

Managers

32.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.3%

Labourers

12.8%

Sales Workers

8.3%

Professionals

8.3%

Community & Personal Service

7.3%

Clerical & Administrative

6.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.4%

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

Keyneton Field of Study

Engineering

19.6%

Management & Commerce

14.4%

Agriculture & Environment

14.4%

Health

13.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.3%

Education

9.3%

Society & Culture

7.2%

Architecture & Building

5.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.2%

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

Keyneton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Keyneton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.6%

$4,000+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Keyneton Marital Status

Married

57.7% 157

Separated

1.5% 4

Divorced

10.7% 29

Widowed

2.9% 8

Never married

27.2% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Keyneton Ancestry

Australian

48.6%

English

37.4%

German

23.1%

Irish

12.8%

Scottish

9.7%

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

Keyneton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.8%

Secondary — Government

23.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.6%

Vocational Education

6.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

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

Keyneton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

5.1%

No need for assistance

94.9%

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

Keyneton Volunteering

Volunteer

32.0% 82

Not a volunteer

68.0% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Keyneton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

7.5%

$800-$999/mo

12.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

47.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Keyneton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.4%

Did not go to work

13.9%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Walked only

4.4%

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

Keyneton Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.4%

2 vehicles

40.5%

3 vehicles

26.4%

4+ vehicles

20.7%

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

Keyneton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.2%

2 bedrooms

9.7%

3 bedrooms

55.6%

4 bedrooms

24.2%

5 bedrooms

4.0%

6+ bedrooms

3.2%

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

Keyneton Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

27.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Keyneton Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Keyneton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Asthma

Diabetes

Kidney disease

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

Keyneton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$1-$149/wk

11.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Keyneton Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.0%

Couple — children under 15

37.2%

Couple — no children under 15

14.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

One parent — children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Keyneton Military Service

Previously served

3.1% 8

Never served

96.9% 248

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Keyneton Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

16.1% 41

Did not provide

83.9% 213

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Keyneton Children Ever Born

No children

23.1%

1 child

5.1%

2 children

46.2%

3 children

25.6%

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

Keyneton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Keyneton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.3%

5–14 hours

33.7%

15–29 hours

18.2%

30+ hours

8.9%

Did not do domestic work

15.9%

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

Keyneton Household Size

1 person

18.5%

2 persons

45.2%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

8.9%

5 persons

11.3%

6+ persons

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Keyneton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

270

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Keyneton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Keyneton Crime Statistics

1 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Keyneton Schools

schools nearby

government

957

avg ICSEA score

total students

Keyneton Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 14 students

957

ICSEA

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

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Keyneton Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,398/wk

Median rent $250/wk

Rent to income 17.9%

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

Median rent in Keyneton against your income

Your weekly income

About $6,058 a month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,148/wk

Rent share 17.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $556/wk Rent: $175/wk $75/wk less rent

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Income: $557/wk Rent: $189/wk $61/wk less rent

Waikerie

Income: $581/wk Rent: $200/wk $50/wk less rent

Barmera

Income: $578/wk Rent: $200/wk $50/wk less rent

Jamestown

Income: $730/wk Rent: $215/wk $35/wk less rent

Loxton

Income: $664/wk Rent: $221/wk $29/wk less rent

Monash (SA)

Income: $755/wk Rent: $230/wk $20/wk less rent

Kapunda

Income: $625/wk Rent: $246/wk $4/wk less rent

Keyneton vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Keyneton is $635 a week, 16% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 523rd of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $50 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 17.9% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 48, 5 years older 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	Keyneton	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$635/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,398/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$250/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,291/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	48	43	42
Rent share of household income	17.9%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Keyneton

The closest suburb to Keyneton is Angaston, 9.0 km away.

Angaston

9.0 km away · income $733/wk · rent $249/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keyneton

What is the population of Keyneton SA?

The population of Keyneton SA is 321 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Keyneton is ranked #5,877 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Keyneton?

The median personal income in Keyneton SA is $635 per week, or $33,020 per year.The median household income is $1,398 per week.Family income is $1,518 per week.Keyneton is ranked #6,527 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Keyneton?

Median rent in Keyneton SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Keyneton ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Keyneton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Keyneton SA is $1,291. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Keyneton?

The median age in Keyneton SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Keyneton a good suburb to live in?

Keyneton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 321.The median income is $635/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 40687. All dollar figures in AUD.