Suburbs Koonibba

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Koonibba SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Koonibba SA is 140 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Koonibba is $344 per week ($17,888 per year). Median rent in Koonibba is $88 per week ($381 per month). Koonibba has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Koonibba has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Koonibba is $1,733.

There were 15 recorded offences in Koonibba in 2025-26, a rate of 107 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (10 offences).

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📍 Koonibba, South Australia — 31.8862°S, 133.4492°E

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Koonibba Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Koonibba Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$344/wk
$17,888 per year
#8817 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$88/wk
$381 per month
#8713 of 14,663
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Median Age
31years
7 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 1 per bedroom

Koonibba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 41.8% (59) Female 58.2% (82)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
140 people · 235.1 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$754
Family income/wk

Koonibba 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
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Koonibba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Koonibba Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Koonibba Religion

Lutheran
46.2%
No Religion
25.9%
Not stated
25.9%
Othr Christian
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Koonibba Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
35.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
27.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
20.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.9%

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

Koonibba Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
56.5%
Other
43.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Koonibba Employment

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Employed full-time
9.0% 8 people
⏰
Employed part-time
16.9% 15 people
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Unemployed
12.4% 11 people
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Not in labour force
61.8% 55 people

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

Koonibba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Koonibba Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Professionals
25.0%
Community & Personal Service
25.0%

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

Koonibba Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Koonibba Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Koonibba Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
12.0%
$300-$399/wk
20.0%
$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
16.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Koonibba Marital Status

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Married
10.1% 11
↔️
Separated
3.7% 4
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Widowed
9.2% 10
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Never married
77.1% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Koonibba Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
81.8%
Australian
10.9%
English
4.4%
Scottish
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Koonibba School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
51.2%
Secondary — Government
31.7%
Pre-school
17.1%

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

Koonibba Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 235

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

Koonibba Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.8% 13
—
Not a volunteer
85.2% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Koonibba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.3%
Walked only
21.7%

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

Koonibba Car Ownership

0 vehicles
37.9%
1 vehicle
34.5%
2 vehicles
27.6%

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

Koonibba Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.9%
3 bedrooms
61.7%
4 bedrooms
23.4%

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

Koonibba Population Mobility

6.7%
moved in the last year
19.8%
moved in the last 5 years
23.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Koonibba Indigenous Population

91.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
266
Indigenous residents
25
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Koonibba Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
5
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

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

Koonibba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.0%
$150-$299/wk
42.6%
$300-$399/wk
13.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
13.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Koonibba Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.6%
One parent — children under 15
21.8%
Couple — no children
12.8%
One parent — no children under 15
12.0%
Couple — no children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Koonibba Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
24.7% 21
—
Did not provide
75.3% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Koonibba Children Ever Born

No children
81.3%
2 children
18.8%

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

Koonibba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.5%
5–14 hours
37.2%
15–29 hours
19.2%
30+ hours
12.8%
Did not do domestic work
19.2%

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

Koonibba Household Size

1 person
28.3%
2 persons
26.1%
3 persons
13.0%
4 persons
15.2%
5 persons
10.9%
6+ persons
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Koonibba Where Residents Moved From

Same address
125
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from WA
3

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

Koonibba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
46.2%
Intact family — other children present
30.8%
Step family — no other children
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Koonibba Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 15 total

Assault
10
Property Damage
2
Theft
1
Break & Enter
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Koonibba Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
—
avg ICSEA score
27
total students
Koonibba Aboriginal School Government
Primary · R-6 · 27 students

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

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Koonibba Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $695/wk
Median Rent $88/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.7%

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

If you earn X in Koonibba

≈ $3,012/month
Median rent $88/wk
Left after rent $607/wk
Rent share 12.7%

Koonibba vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Mount Mcintyre
Pop: 70 Income: $837/wk Rent: $155/wk
Pekina
Pop: 70 Income: $514/wk
Sherlock (SA)
Pop: 70 Income: $695/wk Rent: $100/wk
Brown Hill Creek
Pop: 71 Income: $1,303/wk Rent: $275/wk
Coorabie
Pop: 71 Income: $875/wk Rent: $125/wk
Brentwood (SA)
Pop: 71 Income: $494/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Koonibba

What is the population of Koonibba SA?

The population of Koonibba SA is 140 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Koonibba is ranked #7,954 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Koonibba?

The median personal income in Koonibba SA is $344 per week, or $17,888 per year.The median household income is $695 per week.Family income is $754 per week.Koonibba is ranked #8,817 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Koonibba?

Median rent in Koonibba SA is $88 per week ($381 per month).Rent represents 12.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Koonibba ranks #8,713 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Koonibba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Koonibba 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 Koonibba?

The median age in Koonibba SA is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Koonibba a good suburb to live in?

Koonibba is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 140.The median income is $344/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.7% 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: 40713. All dollar figures in AUD.