South Australia · Suburb Profile

Loxton SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Loxton SA is 4,677 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Loxton is $664 per week ($34,528 per year). Median rent in Loxton is $221 per week ($958 per month). Loxton has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Loxton has a population density of 40.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Loxton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Loxton is $1,083.

There were 66 recorded offences in Loxton in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (20 offences).

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Loxton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Loxton Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$664/wk

$34,528 per year

#6091 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$221/wk

$958 per month

#7025 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: —

Loxton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (2,283) Female 51.2% (2,396)

Population Density

40.3

people per km²

4,677 people · 116.1 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,591

Family income/wk

Loxton 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Loxton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.7% 705 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.3% 583 dwellings

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

Loxton Country of Birth

Australia

96.6%

England

2.1%

India

0.6%

Greece

0.4%

Fiji

0.2%

Germany

0.1%

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

Loxton Religion

No Religion

45.3%

Lutheran

17.3%

Catholic

10.6%

Not stated

7.9%

Anglican

6.9%

Uniting Church

6.4%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Eastern Orthodox

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Loxton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Loxton Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

31.8%

Other

19.3%

IAL Punjabi

14.8%

Italian

11.4%

Afrikaans

6.8%

SAL Filipin

5.7%

SAL Tot

5.7%

Mandarin

4.5%

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

Loxton Employment

💼

Employed full-time

33.3% 1,155 people

⏰

Employed part-time

20.3% 704 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 63 people

🏠

Not in labour force

44.6% 1,546 people

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

Loxton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.3%

Bachelor Degree

21.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Certificate I/II

3.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.3%

Postgraduate Degree

3.1%

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

Loxton Occupation

Professionals

23.5%

Community & Personal Service

17.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.1%

Managers

13.5%

Labourers

9.8%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

Sales Workers

5.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.4%

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

Loxton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

16.4%

Engineering

15.1%

Society & Culture

14.9%

Health

14.1%

Education

13.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.5%

Agriculture & Environment

7.5%

Architecture & Building

4.5%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.8%

Information Technology

0.9%

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

Loxton Dwelling Types

Separate house

87.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Loxton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.8%

$4,000+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Loxton Marital Status

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Married

48.9% 1,875

↔️

Separated

3.8% 146

📋

Divorced

8.5% 325

🕊️

Widowed

8.5% 327

👤

Never married

30.3% 1,164

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Loxton Ancestry

Australian

31.7%

English

31.2%

German

17.0%

Scottish

5.8%

Irish

4.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Other

2.4%

Italian

1.9%

Greek

1.6%

Dutch

0.7%

Polish

0.6%

Welsh

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Loxton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.7%

Secondary — Government

29.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

14.5%

Primary — Catholic

8.1%

Vocational Education

8.1%

Pre-school

7.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

0.4%

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

Loxton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.8% 863

✅

No need for assistance

90.2% 7,976

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

Loxton Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.9% 894

—

Not a volunteer

75.1% 2,696

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Loxton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.3%

$300-$449/mo

3.4%

$450-$599/mo

5.1%

$600-$799/mo

12.7%

$800-$999/mo

18.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Loxton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.5%

Did not go to work

11.0%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

Walked only

4.0%

Other

0.9%

Truck

0.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Train

0.2%

Bus

0.2%

Bicycle

0.2%

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

Loxton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.9%

1 vehicle

32.9%

2 vehicles

40.2%

3 vehicles

13.3%

4+ vehicles

7.7%

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

Loxton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.1%

2 bedrooms

18.9%

3 bedrooms

54.5%

4 bedrooms

20.2%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Loxton Population Mobility

11.8%

moved in the last year

34.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Loxton Indigenous Population

3.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

302

Indigenous residents

8,572

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Loxton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

482

Arthritis

243

Asthma

212

Diabetes

175

Heart disease

143

Cancer

105

Lung condition

101

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Loxton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

6.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Loxton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.6%

Couple — no children

36.9%

Couple — no children under 15

10.1%

One parent — children under 15

9.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Loxton Military Service

🏅

Previously served

4.0% 144

👤

Never served

96.0% 3,455

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Loxton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 515

—

Did not provide

85.6% 3,070

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Loxton Children Ever Born

No children

24.2%

1 child

9.2%

2 children

30.7%

3 children

23.5%

4 children

9.9%

5+ children

2.5%

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

Loxton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Loxton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

10.2%

Did not do domestic work

26.4%

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

Loxton Household Size

1 person

32.2%

2 persons

39.2%

3 persons

11.2%

4 persons

9.9%

5 persons

5.9%

6+ persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Loxton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,818

Moved from SA

238

Moved — same area (SA2)

215

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Loxton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.1%

Step family — no other children

8.2%

Blended family — no other children

4.8%

Other couple — children only

2.2%

Intact family — other children present

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Loxton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 66 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Robbery

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Loxton Schools

schools nearby

government

995

avg ICSEA score

1,115

total students

Loxton Lutheran School Independent

Primary · R-6 · 238 students

1027

ICSEA

St Albert's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 42 students

1010

ICSEA

Loxton High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 559 students

989

ICSEA

Loxton Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 276 students

954

ICSEA

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

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Loxton Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,164/wk

Median Rent $221/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.0%

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

If you earn X in Loxton

Your weekly income

≈ $5,044/month

Median rent $221/wk

Left after rent $943/wk

Rent share 19.0%

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Loxton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 4,101 Income: $678/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Pop: 3,041 Income: $799/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 3,440 Income: $915/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 3,855 Income: $976/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Pop: 6,594 Income: $950/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Loxton

What is the population of Loxton SA?

The population of Loxton SA is 4,677 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 40.3 people per km².Loxton is ranked #1,667 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Loxton?

The median personal income in Loxton SA is $664 per week, or $34,528 per year.The median household income is $1,164 per week.Family income is $1,591 per week.Loxton is ranked #6,091 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Loxton?

Median rent in Loxton SA is $221 per week ($958 per month).Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Loxton ranks #7,025 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Loxton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Loxton SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Loxton?

The median age in Loxton SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Loxton a good suburb to live in?

Loxton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 4,677.The median income is $664/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% 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: 40789. All dollar figures in AUD.