Suburbs Magarey

South Australia · Suburb Profile

Magarey SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Magarey SA is 30 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Magarey is $949 per week ($49,348 per year). Median rent in Magarey is $125 per week ($542 per month). Magarey has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Magarey has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Magarey is $3,250.

There were 1 recorded offences in Magarey in 2024-25, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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📍 Magarey, South Australia — 37.4162°S, 140.0985°E

Crime: Low Med High

Magarey Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Magarey Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$949/wk
$49,348 per year
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Median Rent
$125/wk
$542 per month
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Median Age
34years
4 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$3,250/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Magarey Demographics

Gender Split

Male 36.4% (12) Female 63.6% (21)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
30 people · 88.3 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

Magarey Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
50-54
55-59
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Magarey Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Magarey Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Magarey Religion

No Religion
51.7%
Not stated
24.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
13.8%
Anglican
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Magarey Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.3%

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

Magarey Employment

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Employed full-time
47.4% 9 people
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Employed part-time
15.8% 3 people
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Not in labour force
36.8% 7 people

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

Magarey Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.1%
Bachelor Degree
42.9%

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

Magarey Occupation

Managers
66.7%
Clerical & Administrative
33.3%

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

Magarey Field of Study

Society & Culture
40.0%
Agriculture & Environment
30.0%
Creative Arts
30.0%

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

Magarey Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Magarey Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Magarey Marital Status

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Married
39.1% 9
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Widowed
17.4% 4
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Never married
43.5% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Magarey Ancestry

Australian
62.9%
English
28.6%
Irish
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Magarey Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 54

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

Magarey Volunteering

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Volunteer
30.4% 7
—
Not a volunteer
69.6% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Magarey How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Magarey Car Ownership

2 vehicles
45.5%
3 vehicles
27.3%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Magarey Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Magarey Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
55.6%
moved in the last 5 years
69.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Magarey Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
59
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Magarey Family Structure

One parent — children under 15
40.9%
Couple — no children
22.7%
Couple — children under 15
22.7%
One parent — no children under 15
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Magarey Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Magarey Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.2%
5–14 hours
27.8%
30+ hours
33.3%
Did not do domestic work
16.7%

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

Magarey Household Size

1 person
46.2%
2 persons
30.8%
3 persons
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Magarey Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2023
2024

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

Magarey Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,250/wk
Median Rent $125/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.6%

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

If you earn X in Magarey

≈ $9,750/month
Median rent $125/wk
Left after rent $2,125/wk
Rent share 5.6%

Magarey vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Brenda Park
Pop: 15 Income: $462/wk
Farina
Pop: 15 Income: $1,062/wk
Lucky Bay
Pop: 15 Income: $339/wk Rent: $92/wk
Macumba
Pop: 15 Income: $866/wk
Maggea
Pop: 15 Income: $374/wk
Palkagee
Pop: 15 Income: $687/wk

Compare Magarey

Magarey vs Brenda Park →Magarey vs Farina →Magarey vs Lucky Bay →Magarey vs Macumba →

Frequently Asked Questions About Magarey

What is the population of Magarey SA?

The population of Magarey SA is 30 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Magarey?

The median personal income in Magarey SA is $949 per week, or $49,348 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Magarey?

Median rent in Magarey SA is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 5.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Magarey?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Magarey SA is $3,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Magarey?

The median age in Magarey SA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Magarey a good suburb to live in?

Magarey is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 30.The median income is $949/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.6% 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: 40803. All dollar figures in AUD.