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McCracken SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of McCracken SA is 2,076 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in McCracken is $538 per week ($27,976 per year). Median rent in McCracken is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). McCracken has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. McCracken has a population density of 924.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in McCracken is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in McCracken is $1,250.

There were 32 recorded offences in McCracken in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (11 offences).

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McCracken Population

2,076

residents (Census 2021)

McCracken Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$538/wk

$27,976 per year

#7854 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

64years

26 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,250/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

McCracken Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.3% (959) Female 53.7% (1,113)

Population Density

924.4

people per km²

2,076 people · 2.2 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,244

Family income/wk

McCracken 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)

McCracken Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in McCracken, 69.4% are owned outright and 30.6% have a mortgage.

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Owned outright

69.4%

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Owned with mortgage

30.6%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Germany

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

McCracken Religion

No religion

42.2%

Anglican

12.7%

Uniting Church

10.3%

Catholic

9.2%

Not stated

6.2%

Baptist

4.1%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Lutheran

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

McCracken Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
Australian Indigenous languages
Korean
German
Indonesian

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

McCracken Employment

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Employed full-time

14.0% 243 people

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Employed part-time

18.4% 320 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 47 people

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Not in labour force

65.0% 1,131 people

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

McCracken Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.4%

Bachelor Degree

23.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.1%

Postgraduate Degree

5.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.4%

Certificate I/II

3.9%

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

McCracken Occupation

Professionals

21.5%

Community & Personal Service

21.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.1%

Managers

13.8%

Sales Workers

10.0%

Clerical & Administrative

8.7%

Labourers

6.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.3%

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

McCracken Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.7%

Health

17.9%

Society & Culture

13.9%

Education

12.8%

Engineering

11.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.0%

Architecture & Building

7.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.2%

Creative Arts

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.4%

Information Technology

0.8%

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

McCracken Dwelling Types

Separate house

87.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

11.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

McCracken Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

11.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.4%

$4,000+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

McCracken Marital Status

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Married

56.1% 1,042

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Separated

3.4% 63

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Divorced

11.0% 204

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Widowed

9.8% 182

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Never married

19.7% 365

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

McCracken Ancestry

English

51.5%

Australian

38.3%

Scottish

11.7%

Irish

10.5%

German

9.4%

Italian

1.9%

Australian Aboriginal

1.8%

Dutch

1.3%

Welsh

0.8%

French

0.6%

New Zealander

0.6%

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

McCracken School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.2%

Secondary — Government

18.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

17.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.8%

Vocational Education

8.8%

Pre-school

7.1%

Primary — Catholic

1.7%

Secondary — Catholic

1.3%

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

McCracken Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

12.9%

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No need for assistance

87.1%

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

McCracken Volunteering

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Volunteer

26.3% 466

—

Not a volunteer

73.7% 1,309

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

McCracken Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.3%

$300-$449/mo

6.8%

$450-$599/mo

5.8%

$600-$799/mo

7.8%

$800-$999/mo

7.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

McCracken How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.7%

Did not go to work

18.3%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Walked only

3.2%

Bicycle

1.1%

Bus

0.6%

Other

0.6%

Truck

0.6%

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

McCracken Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.3%

1 vehicle

46.4%

2 vehicles

36.7%

3 vehicles

7.9%

4+ vehicles

3.7%

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

McCracken Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.0%

2 bedrooms

15.1%

3 bedrooms

57.4%

4 bedrooms

22.9%

5 bedrooms

2.5%

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

McCracken Population Mobility

12.9%

moved in the last year

39.1%

moved in the last 5 years

7.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

35.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

McCracken Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

McCracken Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

238

Arthritis

150

Heart disease

124

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

McCracken Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.5%

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

9.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

9.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

McCracken Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.7%

Couple — children under 15

23.4%

Couple — no children under 15

12.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

McCracken Military Service

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Previously served

6.1% 108

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Never served

93.9% 1,670

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

McCracken Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.6% 311

—

Did not provide

82.4% 1,457

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

McCracken Children Ever Born

No children

21.3%

1 child

12.7%

2 children

36.9%

3 children

22.0%

4 children

5.9%

5+ children

1.2%

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

McCracken When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

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

McCracken Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.7%

5–14 hours

30.0%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

23.2%

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

McCracken Household Size

1 person

32.7%

2 persons

47.3%

3 persons

9.9%

4 persons

7.0%

5 persons

2.1%

6+ persons

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

McCracken Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,706

Moved from SA

135

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

McCracken Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.9%

Step family — no other children

10.4%

Blended family — no other children

4.9%

Intact family — other children present

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

McCracken Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 32 total

Assault

Theft

Break & Enter

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

McCracken Schools

schools nearby

government

995

avg ICSEA score

1,835

total students

Encounter Lutheran College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 748 students

1048

ICSEA

Victor Harbor High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 633 students

974

ICSEA

Victor Harbor Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 454 students

963

ICSEA

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

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McCracken Rent Prices & Affordability

30%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,006/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in McCracken

Your weekly income

≈ $4,359/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $706/wk

Rent share 29.8%

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McCracken vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in McCracken is $538 a week, 29% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 622nd of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, the same as the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 29.8% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 64, 21 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.
Measure	McCracken	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$538/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,006/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$300/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,250/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	64	43	42
Rent share of household income	29.8%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near McCracken

The closest suburb to McCracken is Hayborough, 1.3 km away.

Hayborough

1.3 km away · income $570/wk · rent $285/wk

Victor Harbor

2.1 km away · income $536/wk · rent $267/wk

Chiton

2.5 km away · income $624/wk · rent $335/wk

Encounter Bay

5.0 km away · income $514/wk · rent $305/wk

Port Elliot

5.3 km away · income $592/wk · rent $280/wk

Lower Inman Valley

6.5 km away · income $830/wk · rent $265/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About McCracken

What is the population of McCracken SA?

The population of McCracken SA is 2,076 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 924.4 people per km².McCracken is ranked #2,962 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in McCracken?

The median personal income in McCracken SA is $538 per week, or $27,976 per year.The median household income is $1,006 per week.Family income is $1,244 per week.McCracken is ranked #7,854 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in McCracken?

Median rent in McCracken SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 29.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.McCracken ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in McCracken?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in McCracken SA is $1,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in McCracken?

The median age in McCracken SA is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is McCracken a good suburb to live in?

McCracken is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,076.The median income is $538/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.8% 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: 40849. All dollar figures in AUD.