South Australia · Suburb Profile

Manoora SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Manoora SA is 134 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Manoora is $701 per week ($36,452 per year). Median rent in Manoora is $188 per week ($815 per month). Manoora has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Manoora has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Manoora is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Manoora is $1,083.

There were 4 recorded offences in Manoora in 2025-26, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Manoora Population

residents (Census 2021)

Manoora Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$701/wk

$36,452 per year

#5469 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$188/wk

$815 per month

#7813 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Manoora Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (75) Female 46.0% (64)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

134 people · 93.4 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Manoora Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Manoora Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.8% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.2% 19 dwellings

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

Manoora Country of Birth

Australia

88.4%

England

11.6%

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

Manoora Religion

No Religion

35.8%

Lutheran

14.6%

Not stated

13.9%

Catholic

13.9%

Uniting Church

9.5%

Anglican

6.6%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

2.9%

Other Religions Tot

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Manoora Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.3%

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

Manoora Employment

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Employed full-time

45.9% 45 people

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Employed part-time

22.4% 22 people

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Not in labour force

31.6% 31 people

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

Manoora Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.9%

Postgraduate Degree

17.6%

Bachelor Degree

17.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.8%

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

Manoora Occupation

Managers

28.3%

Labourers

19.6%

Professionals

17.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.4%

Community & Personal Service

8.7%

Clerical & Administrative

8.7%

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

Manoora Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

38.7%

Health

29.0%

Engineering

12.9%

Architecture & Building

9.7%

Education

9.7%

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

Manoora Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Manoora Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

15.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Manoora Marital Status

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Married

44.2% 53

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Separated

5.0% 6

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Divorced

9.2% 11

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Widowed

4.2% 5

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Never married

37.5% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Manoora Ancestry

English

36.4%

Australian

23.1%

Scottish

11.6%

German

10.4%

Irish

10.4%

Italian

2.3%

Other

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Dutch

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Manoora School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

61.5%

Pre-school

38.5%

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

Manoora Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.1% 22

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No need for assistance

90.9% 221

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

Manoora Volunteering

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Volunteer

48.6% 52

—

Not a volunteer

51.4% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Manoora Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

33.3%

$600-$799/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Manoora How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

92.9%

Walked only

7.1%

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

Manoora Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.7%

2 vehicles

27.3%

3 vehicles

16.4%

4+ vehicles

23.6%

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

Manoora Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.5%

3 bedrooms

56.6%

4 bedrooms

28.3%

5 bedrooms

7.5%

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

Manoora Population Mobility

6.5%

moved in the last year

21.2%

moved in the last 5 years

59.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Manoora Indigenous Population

3.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

235

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Manoora Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Stroke

Lung condition

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

Manoora Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

16.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Manoora Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.8%

Couple — no children

33.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — no children under 15

9.7%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Manoora Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 4

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Never served

96.4% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Manoora Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 14

—

Did not provide

85.9% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Manoora Children Ever Born

No children

13.8%

1 child

13.8%

2 children

27.6%

3 children

31.0%

4 children

13.8%

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

Manoora When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

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

Manoora Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.4%

5–14 hours

28.2%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.3%

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

Manoora Household Size

1 person

31.6%

2 persons

31.6%

3 persons

17.5%

4 persons

5.3%

5 persons

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Manoora Where Residents Moved From

Same address

115

Moved from SA

Moved from VIC

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

Manoora Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.6%

Step family — no other children

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Manoora Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Property Damage

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Manoora Schools

schools nearby

government

947

avg ICSEA score

total students

Manoora Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 29 students

947

ICSEA

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

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Manoora Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,152/wk

Median Rent $188/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.3%

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

If you earn X in Manoora

Your weekly income

≈ $4,992/month

Median rent $188/wk

Left after rent $964/wk

Rent share 16.3%

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Income: $577/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $8/wk

Keith

Income: $746/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $8/wk

Risdon Park South

Income: $713/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $3/wk

Whyalla Norrie

Income: $596/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $8/wk

Manoora vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Bagot Well

Pop: 67 Income: $824/wk Rent: $450/wk

Duncan

Pop: 67 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $158/wk

Miltalie

Pop: 67 Income: $860/wk Rent: $300/wk

Nantawarra

Pop: 67 Income: $687/wk Rent: $150/wk

Poochera

Pop: 67 Income: $525/wk

Stewart Range

Pop: 67 Income: $638/wk Rent: $105/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manoora

What is the population of Manoora SA?

The population of Manoora SA is 134 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Manoora is ranked #8,082 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Manoora?

The median personal income in Manoora SA is $701 per week, or $36,452 per year.The median household income is $1,152 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Manoora is ranked #5,469 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Manoora?

Median rent in Manoora SA is $188 per week ($815 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Manoora ranks #7,813 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Manoora?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Manoora 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 Manoora?

The median age in Manoora SA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Manoora a good suburb to live in?

Manoora is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 134.The median income is $701/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% 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: 40821. All dollar figures in AUD.