Linwood SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Linwood SA is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Linwood is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Linwood is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Linwood has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Linwood has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Linwood is $1,517.

There were 1 recorded offences in Linwood in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Linwood Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Linwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$762/wk
$39,624 per year
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Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
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Median Age
33years
5 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: —

Linwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 41.5% (17) Female 58.5% (24)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
41 people · 27.2 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Linwood Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
30-34
40-44
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Linwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 4 dwellings

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

Linwood Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Linwood Religion

No Religion
41.0%
Lutheran
20.5%
Not stated
17.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
12.8%
Catholic
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Linwood Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.3%

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

Linwood Employment

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Employed full-time
47.1% 16 people
Employed part-time
26.5% 9 people
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Not in labour force
26.5% 9 people

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

Linwood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Linwood Occupation

Professionals
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Community & Personal Service
25.0%
Labourers
25.0%

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

Linwood Field of Study

Education
50.0%
Society & Culture
50.0%

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

Linwood Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Linwood Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
42.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Linwood Marital Status

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Married
60.0% 18
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Never married
40.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Linwood Ancestry

Australian
45.2%
English
24.2%
German
12.9%
Dutch
6.5%
Irish
6.5%
Scottish
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Linwood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
62.5%
Secondary — Government
37.5%

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

Linwood Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.1% 4
No need for assistance
94.9% 74

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

Linwood Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Linwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Linwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Linwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle
60.0%
2 vehicles
40.0%

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

Linwood Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Linwood Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
28.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Linwood Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
64
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Linwood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6

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

Linwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
28.6%
$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Linwood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.5%
Couple — no children under 15
24.2%
Couple — no children
15.2%
One parent — children under 15
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Linwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.1% 8
Did not provide
78.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Linwood Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Linwood When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Linwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.1%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
7.7%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
25.6%

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

Linwood Household Size

1 person
44.4%
2 persons
22.2%
6+ persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Linwood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Linwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2024
2025

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

Linwood Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.3%

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

If you earn X in Linwood

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $1,032/wk
Rent share 21.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Linwood vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Linwood

What is the population of Linwood SA?

The population of Linwood SA is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Linwood?

The median personal income in Linwood SA is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Linwood?

Median rent in Linwood SA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Linwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Linwood SA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Linwood?

The median age in Linwood SA is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Linwood a good suburb to live in?

Linwood is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 41.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 40767. All dollar figures in AUD.