South Australia · Suburb Profile

Magdala SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Magdala SA is 79 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Magdala is $956 per week ($49,712 per year). Median rent in Magdala is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Magdala has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Magdala has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Magdala is $1,517.

There were 6 recorded offences in Magdala in 2025-26, a rate of 76 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (3 offences).

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Magdala Population

residents (Census 2021)

Magdala Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$956/wk

$49,712 per year

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Magdala Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (42) Female 48.1% (39)

Population Density

2.2

people per km²

79 people · 36.0 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,208

Family income/wk

Magdala Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Magdala Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

30.4% 7 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

69.6% 16 dwellings

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

Magdala Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Magdala Religion

No Religion

50.0%

Catholic

20.5%

Anglican

12.8%

Not stated

9.0%

Church Christ

3.8%

Lutheran

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Magdala Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.3%

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

Magdala Employment

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Employed full-time

53.3% 32 people

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Employed part-time

28.3% 17 people

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Not in labour force

18.3% 11 people

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

Magdala Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.1%

Bachelor Degree

32.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.7%

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

Magdala Occupation

Managers

59.1%

Professionals

13.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.6%

Clerical & Administrative

13.6%

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

Magdala Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

29.4%

Engineering

17.6%

Education

17.6%

Management & Commerce

17.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

17.6%

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

Magdala Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Magdala Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

22.7%

$650-$799/wk

22.7%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

22.7%

$4,000+/wk

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Magdala Marital Status

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Married

51.4% 36

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Divorced

17.1% 12

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Widowed

5.7% 4

👤

Never married

25.7% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Magdala Ancestry

Australian

44.3%

English

23.7%

German

11.3%

Filipino

7.2%

Italian

6.2%

Scottish

4.1%

Irish

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Magdala School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

41.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

33.3%

Primary — Government

25.0%

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

Magdala Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.2% 9

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 137

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

Magdala Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.7% 11

—

Not a volunteer

82.3% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Magdala Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

76.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Magdala How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.0%

Did not go to work

22.5%

Walked only

7.5%

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

Magdala Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.0%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

13.3%

4+ vehicles

23.3%

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

Magdala Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

20.8%

3 bedrooms

16.7%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

5 bedrooms

12.5%

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

Magdala Population Mobility

20.3%

moved in the last year

29.5%

moved in the last 5 years

73.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Magdala Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

141

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Magdala Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Kidney disease

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

Magdala Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,500+/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Magdala Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.8%

Couple — no children under 15

23.5%

Couple — no children

19.1%

One parent — children under 15

16.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Magdala Military Service

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Previously served

6.8% 4

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Never served

93.2% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Magdala Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.7% 13

—

Did not provide

80.3% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Magdala Children Ever Born

No children

42.9%

2 children

57.1%

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

Magdala Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

18.8%

15–29 hours

32.8%

30+ hours

7.8%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

Magdala Household Size

1 person

29.2%

2 persons

16.7%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Magdala Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Magdala Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Magdala Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2023

2024

2025

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

Magdala Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,468/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Magdala

Your weekly income

≈ $6,361/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,148/wk

Rent share 21.8%

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Income: $800/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $120/wk

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Income: $894/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $799/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $797/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $20/wk

Magdala vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Buckingham (SA)

Pop: 40 Income: $743/wk Rent: $165/wk

Buckleboo

Pop: 40 Income: $687/wk

Clinton Centre

Pop: 40 Income: $825/wk

Colley

Pop: 40 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk

Lower Broughton

Pop: 40 Income: $900/wk

Petherick

Pop: 40 Income: $949/wk Rent: $150/wk

Compare Magdala

Magdala vs Buckingham (SA) →Magdala vs Buckleboo →Magdala vs Clinton Centre →Magdala vs Colley →

Frequently Asked Questions About Magdala

What is the population of Magdala SA?

The population of Magdala SA is 79 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Magdala?

The median personal income in Magdala SA is $956 per week, or $49,712 per year.The median household income is $1,468 per week.Family income is $2,208 per week.

How much is rent in Magdala?

Median rent in Magdala SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Magdala?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Magdala 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 Magdala?

The median age in Magdala SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Magdala a good suburb to live in?

Magdala is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 79.The median income is $956/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 40804. All dollar figures in AUD.