South Australia · Suburb Profile

Middle Beach SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Middle Beach SA is 94 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Middle Beach is $470 per week ($24,440 per year). Median rent in Middle Beach is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Middle Beach has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Middle Beach has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Middle Beach is $1,150.

There were 9 recorded offences in Middle Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 96 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Middle Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Middle Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$470/wk

$24,440 per year

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Median Rent

$305/wk

$1,322 per month

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,150/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Middle Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 61.5% (56) Female 38.5% (35)

Population Density

2.0

people per km²

94 people · 47.3 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,531

Family income/wk

Middle Beach Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Middle Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.2% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.8% 11 dwellings

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

Middle Beach Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Middle Beach Religion

No Religion

50.6%

Catholic

20.2%

Uniting Church

10.1%

Not stated

9.0%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

3.4%

Anglican

3.4%

Other Religions Tot

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Middle Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.7%

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

Middle Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

25.4% 17 people

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Employed part-time

4.5% 3 people

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Unemployed

6.0% 4 people

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Not in labour force

64.2% 43 people

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

Middle Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

83.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

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

Middle Beach Occupation

Labourers

29.4%

Managers

23.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.5%

Community & Personal Service

23.5%

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

Middle Beach Field of Study

Engineering

57.1%

Architecture & Building

21.4%

Management & Commerce

21.4%

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

Middle Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Middle Beach Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

25.0%

$500-$649/wk

18.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

31.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Middle Beach Marital Status

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Married

38.0% 30

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Separated

6.3% 5

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Divorced

10.1% 8

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Widowed

5.1% 4

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Never married

40.5% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Middle Beach Ancestry

English

37.3%

Australian

28.2%

German

11.8%

Filipino

7.3%

Irish

4.5%

Scottish

4.5%

Dutch

3.6%

Other

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Middle Beach School & University Attendance

Pre-school

50.0%

Primary — Government

50.0%

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

Middle Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 7

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No need for assistance

96.0% 169

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

Middle Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

8.5% 6

—

Not a volunteer

91.5% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Middle Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Middle Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

88.5%

Did not go to work

11.5%

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

Middle Beach Car Ownership

1 vehicle

35.7%

2 vehicles

35.7%

3 vehicles

10.7%

4+ vehicles

17.9%

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

Middle Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

17.2%

2 bedrooms

27.6%

3 bedrooms

44.8%

4 bedrooms

10.3%

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

Middle Beach Population Mobility

4.8%

moved in the last year

40.2%

moved in the last 5 years

12.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

38.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Middle Beach Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

155

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Middle Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Diabetes

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

Arthritis

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

Middle Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.7%

$150-$299/wk

11.7%

$300-$399/wk

8.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Middle Beach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.4%

Couple — no children under 15

20.6%

Couple — no children

15.9%

One parent — children under 15

9.5%

One parent — no children under 15

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Middle Beach Military Service

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Previously served

6.8% 5

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Never served

93.2% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Middle Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

20.0% 14

—

Did not provide

80.0% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Middle Beach Children Ever Born

No children

53.3%

2 children

20.0%

3 children

26.7%

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

Middle Beach When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Middle Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.6%

5–14 hours

30.3%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

9.1%

Did not do domestic work

33.3%

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

Middle Beach Household Size

1 person

36.7%

2 persons

20.0%

3 persons

26.7%

4 persons

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Middle Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Middle Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Middle Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Property Damage

Assault

Fraud

Theft

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Middle Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,062/wk

Median Rent $305/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.7%

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

If you earn X in Middle Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $4,602/month

Median rent $305/wk

Left after rent $757/wk

Rent share 28.7%

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Middle Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Campoona

Pop: 47 Income: $900/wk

Douglas Point

Pop: 47 Income: $464/wk

Hansborough

Pop: 47 Income: $900/wk

Hart (SA)

Pop: 47 Income: $741/wk Rent: $260/wk

Ki Ki

Pop: 47 Income: $550/wk Rent: $150/wk

Kuitpo Colony

Pop: 47 Income: $524/wk Rent: $275/wk

Compare Middle Beach

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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Beach

What is the population of Middle Beach SA?

The population of Middle Beach SA is 94 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Middle Beach?

The median personal income in Middle Beach SA is $470 per week, or $24,440 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,531 per week.

How much is rent in Middle Beach?

Median rent in Middle Beach SA is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 28.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Middle Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Middle Beach SA is $1,150. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Middle Beach?

The median age in Middle Beach SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Middle Beach a good suburb to live in?

Middle Beach is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 94.The median income is $470/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.7% 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: 40867. All dollar figures in AUD.