Maslin Beach, SA: suburb profile

The population of Maslin Beach SA is 1,213 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maslin Beach is $697 per week ($36,244 per year). Median rent in Maslin Beach is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Maslin Beach has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Maslin Beach has a population density of 185 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Maslin Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (65.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maslin Beach is $1,320.

There were 18 recorded offences in Maslin Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (9 offences).

Population
1,213
Census 2021
Median income
$697/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$335/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Maslin Beach vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Maslin Beach is $697 a week, 8% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 445th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $335 a week, $35 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 24.3% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 46, 3 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMaslin BeachTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$697/wk$759/wk −8%$766/wk
Household income$1,380/wk$1,494/wk −8%$1,637/wk
Rent$335/wk$300/wk +12%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,320/mo$1,534/mo −14%$1,733/mo
Median age4643 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.3%19.5% +4.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Maslin Beach, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Maslin Beach Population

1,213 residents at the 2021 Census.

Maslin Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$697/wk
$36,244 per year
Ranked 5,539 of 14,663
Median Rent
$335/wk
$1,452 per month
Ranked 3,743 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,320/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Maslin Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,380/wk
Median rent $335/wk
Rent to income 24.3%

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

Median rent in Maslin Beach against your income

About $5,980 a month
Median rent $335/wk
Left after rent $1,045/wk
Rent share 24.3%

Maslin Beach Map

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People in Maslin Beach

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (601) Female 50.5% (613)

Population Density

185
people per km²
1,213 people · 6.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,698
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
16.5%
New Zealand
1.5%
United States of America
1.0%
Germany
0.9%
Scotland
0.8%
Canada
0.7%
Philippines
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

French
0.5%
German
0.4%
Filipino
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.2%
Greek
0.2%
Polish
0.2%
Arabic
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
54.2%
Australian
31.7%
Scottish
11.8%
Irish
10.9%
German
8.6%
Dutch
3.5%
Italian
2.6%
Australian Aboriginal
1.8%
Welsh
1.8%
Polish
1.4%
Hungarian
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
65.6%
Catholic
8.5%
Anglican
8.3%
Not stated
6.2%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Christian (other)
2.0%
Lutheran
1.8%
Buddhism
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.3% 450
Separated
3.2% 33
Divorced
13.1% 136
Widowed
3.8% 40
Never married
36.6% 380

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
32.1%
Couple: children under 15
31.3%
Couple: no children under 15
18.8%
One parent: children under 15
11.2%
One parent: no children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.6%
2 persons
36.2%
3 persons
15.8%
4 persons
13.4%
5 persons
6.2%
6+ persons
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Maslin Beach

Housing Tenure

Of the 493 occupied private dwellings in Maslin Beach at the 2021 Census, 22.1% were rented, 38.7% owned outright and 37.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.6% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
38.7% 191 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.3% 184 dwellings
Rented
22.1% 109 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.6% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.6%
2 bedrooms
14.6%
3 bedrooms
54.8%
4 bedrooms
23.7%
5 bedrooms
3.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.3%
$450-$599/mo
4.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$800-$999/mo
8.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
12.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.2%
1 vehicle
34.1%
2 vehicles
41.1%
3 vehicles
12.3%
4+ vehicles
8.3%

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

Work, income and education in Maslin Beach

Employment

Employed full-time
33.9% 329 people
Employed part-time
26.5% 257 people
Unemployed
4.5% 44 people
Not in labour force
35.1% 341 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.4%
Community & Personal Service
14.0%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%
Managers
10.5%
Labourers
6.4%
Sales Workers
6.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
9.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.3%
$4,000+/wk
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.5%
Did not go to work
11.7%
Car (passenger)
3.5%
Train
2.1%
Truck
1.7%
Walked only
1.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Bicycle
0.6%
Bus
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.4%
Bachelor Degree
23.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.2%
Postgraduate Degree
6.0%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
15.9%
Health
14.7%
Management & Commerce
14.7%
Society & Culture
11.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.1%
Education
8.9%
Architecture & Building
8.1%
Creative Arts
5.8%
Agriculture & Environment
4.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.3%
Information Technology
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.2%
Secondary: Government
18.0%
Vocational Education
13.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.8%
Secondary: Catholic
7.4%
Primary: Catholic
6.9%
Pre-school
5.1%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.3%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
3.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
141
Arthritis
56
Asthma
41
Diabetes
34
Heart disease
29
Cancer
24
Lung condition
23
Stroke
15
Kidney disease
14

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.4% 152
Did not provide
84.6% 836

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.4% 153
Not a volunteer
84.6% 842

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.6% 26
Never served
97.4% 975

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.1%
1 child
14.4%
2 children
34.6%
3 children
14.6%
4 children
3.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
14
1961: 1970
59
1971: 1980
39
1981: 1990
47
1991: 2000
15
2001: 2010
71
2011: 2015
36
2016
3
2019
9
2020
7

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

Population Mobility

14.2%
moved in the last year
38.6%
moved in the last 5 years
7.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
996
Moved from SA
130
Moved: same area (SA2)
20
Moved from NSW
8
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from overseas
4
Moved from NT
3
Moved from QLD
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5: 14 hours
34.5%
15: 29 hours
14.2%
30+ hours
7.9%
Did not do domestic work
20.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.2%
Step family: no other children
10.7%
Blended family: no other children
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Maslin Beach Crime Statistics

18 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Property Damage
9
Assault
5
Theft
3
Fraud
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Maslin Beach

The closest suburb to Maslin Beach is Moana, 2.8 km away.

Moana
2.8 km away · income $810/wk · rent $330/wk
Seaford Rise
3.2 km away · income $709/wk · rent $318/wk
Port Willunga
3.2 km away · income $690/wk · rent $328/wk
Seaford Heights
4.1 km away · income $1,081/wk · rent $380/wk
Seaford (SA)
5.2 km away · income $656/wk · rent $330/wk
Old Noarlunga
6.1 km away · income $704/wk · rent $305/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Maslin Beach

What is the population of Maslin Beach SA?

The population of Maslin Beach SA is 1,213 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 185 people per km². Maslin Beach is ranked #3,683 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Maslin Beach?

The median personal income in Maslin Beach SA is $697 per week, or $36,244 per year. The median household income is $1,380 per week. Family income is $1,698 per week. Maslin Beach is ranked #5,539 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Maslin Beach?

Median rent in Maslin Beach SA is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Rent represents 24.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Maslin Beach ranks #3,743 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Maslin Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Maslin Beach SA is $1,320. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Maslin Beach?

The median age in Maslin Beach SA is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Maslin Beach a good suburb to live in?

Maslin Beach is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,213. The median income is $697/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.3% 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: 40841. All dollar figures in AUD.