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Medindie SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Medindie SA is 1,175 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Medindie is $1,309 per week ($68,068 per year). Median rent in Medindie is $625 per week ($2,708 per month). Medindie has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Medindie has a population density of 1752.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Medindie is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Medindie is $3,033.

There were 16 recorded offences in Medindie in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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Medindie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Medindie Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,309/wk

$68,068 per year

#266 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$625/wk

$2,708 per month

#169 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,033/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Medindie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.8% (526) Female 55.2% (649)

Population Density

1752.7

people per km²

1,175 people · 0.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$4,664

Family income/wk

Medindie 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)

Medindie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.4% 203 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.6% 133 dwellings

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

Medindie Country of Birth

Australia

87.6%

England

5.3%

China

2.5%

India

1.8%

Greece

1.4%

Hong Kong

1.4%

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

Medindie Religion

No Religion

36.9%

Catholic

19.7%

Anglican

19.7%

Eastern Orthodox

10.6%

Not stated

3.9%

Buddhism

3.4%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Islam

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Medindie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

85.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

5.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.1%

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

Medindie Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

40.9%

Vietnamese

15.9%

Mandarin

12.5%

Hindi

8.0%

Italian

8.0%

Other

8.0%

Cantonese

3.4%

Arabic

3.4%

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

Medindie Employment

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Employed full-time

35.6% 324 people

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Employed part-time

25.2% 230 people

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Unemployed

1.8% 16 people

🏠

Not in labour force

37.4% 341 people

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

Medindie Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

49.2%

Postgraduate Degree

20.7%

Certificate III/IV

13.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.1%

Certificate I/II

0.8%

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

Medindie Occupation

Professionals

51.6%

Managers

21.4%

Clerical & Administrative

10.2%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

4.5%

Community & Personal Service

4.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

0.9%

Labourers

0.9%

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

Medindie Field of Study

Health

31.7%

Management & Commerce

26.9%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Engineering

6.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.7%

Education

3.8%

Creative Arts

3.8%

Architecture & Building

3.6%

Information Technology

2.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

1.7%

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

Medindie Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

4.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Medindie Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

1.5%

$650-$799/wk

2.6%

$800-$999/wk

2.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.8%

$4,000+/wk

50.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Medindie Marital Status

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Married

58.1% 564

↔️

Separated

2.0% 19

📋

Divorced

4.8% 47

🕊️

Widowed

4.0% 39

👤

Never married

31.0% 301

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Medindie Ancestry

English

25.8%

Australian

21.8%

Other

9.3%

Scottish

7.8%

Greek

7.2%

Irish

6.3%

Italian

6.1%

Chinese

5.5%

German

4.2%

Vietnamese

2.6%

Indian

2.2%

Polish

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Medindie School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

49.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

22.7%

Primary — Government

12.9%

Pre-school

5.9%

Secondary — Government

3.5%

Secondary — Catholic

3.5%

Primary — Catholic

1.0%

Vocational Education

1.0%

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

Medindie Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 65

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 2,209

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

Medindie Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.2% 229

—

Not a volunteer

75.8% 719

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Medindie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.5%

$800-$999/mo

14.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Medindie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.5%

Did not go to work

14.7%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

Walked only

4.2%

Bus

1.8%

Truck

1.2%

Bicycle

1.0%

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

Medindie Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.3%

1 vehicle

23.0%

2 vehicles

41.0%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

15.9%

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

Medindie Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.3%

2 bedrooms

7.8%

3 bedrooms

31.9%

4 bedrooms

40.8%

5 bedrooms

15.3%

6+ bedrooms

2.9%

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

Medindie Population Mobility

12.4%

moved in the last year

33.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Medindie Indigenous Population

0.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,282

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Medindie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Medindie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

0.9%

$500-$649/wk

0.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500+/wk

23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Medindie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.6%

Couple — no children under 15

26.2%

Couple — no children

25.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Medindie Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 20

👤

Never served

97.9% 921

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Medindie Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.4% 154

—

Did not provide

83.6% 784

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Medindie Children Ever Born

No children

36.9%

1 child

9.5%

2 children

31.0%

3 children

18.7%

4 children

4.0%

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

Medindie When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

2021

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

Medindie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.5%

5–14 hours

29.8%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

7.9%

Did not do domestic work

24.5%

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

Medindie Household Size

1 person

18.2%

2 persons

33.9%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

22.7%

5 persons

10.4%

6+ persons

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Medindie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

991

Moved from SA

107

Moved from overseas

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Medindie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.7%

Blended family — no other children

4.5%

Step family — no other children

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Medindie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 16 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Assault

Fraud

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Medindie Schools

schools nearby

government

1082

avg ICSEA score

16,102

total students

St Andrew's School Independent

Primary · R-6 · 376 students

1191

ICSEA

Wilderness School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 856 students

1176

ICSEA

St Peter's College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,585 students

1164

ICSEA

Norwood Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 361 students

1148

ICSEA

North Adelaide Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 296 students

1144

ICSEA

Prince Alfred College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,127 students

1143

ICSEA

Walkerville Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 548 students

1139

ICSEA

East Adelaide School Government

Primary · R-6 · 495 students

1117

ICSEA

Prospect Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 537 students

1109

ICSEA

Nailsworth Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 548 students

1106

ICSEA

Immaculate Heart of Mary School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 153 students

1105

ICSEA

Adelaide Botanic High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,258 students

1103

ICSEA

St Monica's Parish School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 192 students

1102

ICSEA

Rosary School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 484 students

1101

ICSEA

Vale Park Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 393 students

1097

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 31 schools

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

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Medindie Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,750/wk

Median Rent $625/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Medindie

Your weekly income

≈ $16,250/month

Median rent $625/wk

Left after rent $3,125/wk

Rent share 16.7%

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Medindie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Wudinna

Pop: 594 Income: $832/wk Rent: $160/wk

Heathpool

Pop: 596 Income: $988/wk Rent: $400/wk

Stansbury

Pop: 603 Income: $563/wk Rent: $250/wk

North Moonta

Pop: 605 Income: $458/wk Rent: $230/wk

Kimba

Pop: 608 Income: $728/wk Rent: $139/wk

Kingston Park

Pop: 623 Income: $878/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medindie

What is the population of Medindie SA?

The population of Medindie SA is 1,175 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1752.7 people per km².Medindie is ranked #3,741 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Medindie?

The median personal income in Medindie SA is $1,309 per week, or $68,068 per year.The median household income is $3,750 per week.Family income is $4,664 per week.Medindie is ranked #266 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Medindie?

Median rent in Medindie SA is $625 per week ($2,708 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Medindie ranks #169 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Medindie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Medindie SA is $3,033. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Medindie?

The median age in Medindie SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Medindie a good suburb to live in?

Medindie is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,175.The median income is $1,309/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 40854. All dollar figures in AUD.