South Australia · Suburb Profile

Monbulla SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Monbulla SA is 122 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Monbulla is $733 per week ($38,116 per year). Median rent in Monbulla is $180 per week ($780 per month). Monbulla has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Monbulla has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monbulla is $611.

There were 1 recorded offences in Monbulla in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Monbulla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Monbulla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$733/wk

$38,116 per year

#4862 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$611/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Monbulla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (62) Female 48.8% (59)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

122 people · 156.8 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,468

Family income/wk

Monbulla Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Monbulla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.4% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.6% 13 dwellings

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

Monbulla Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Monbulla Religion

No Religion

46.0%

Catholic

18.5%

Anglican

10.5%

Not stated

8.9%

Lutheran

7.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.5%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Monbulla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.8%

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

Monbulla Employment

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Employed full-time

61.1% 44 people

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Employed part-time

16.7% 12 people

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Not in labour force

22.2% 16 people

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

Monbulla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.1%

Bachelor Degree

21.9%

Certificate I/II

15.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.4%

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

Monbulla Occupation

Managers

36.1%

Community & Personal Service

19.4%

Professionals

13.9%

Labourers

13.9%

Clerical & Administrative

8.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.3%

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

Monbulla Field of Study

Engineering

39.1%

Agriculture & Environment

21.7%

Architecture & Building

13.0%

Education

13.0%

Management & Commerce

13.0%

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

Monbulla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Monbulla Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

11.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

15.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

22.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Monbulla Marital Status

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Married

52.1% 49

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Divorced

13.8% 13

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Widowed

4.3% 4

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Never married

29.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Monbulla Ancestry

English

32.7%

Australian

30.1%

Scottish

13.1%

German

10.5%

Irish

5.2%

Italian

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Dutch

2.0%

Maori

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Monbulla School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.3%

Primary — Catholic

21.4%

Pre-school

14.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

Secondary — Government

10.7%

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

Monbulla Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.4% 3

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No need for assistance

98.6% 208

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

Monbulla Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.1% 31

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Not a volunteer

65.9% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Monbulla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Monbulla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.2%

Did not go to work

21.2%

Walked only

7.7%

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

Monbulla Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.0%

2 vehicles

35.6%

3 vehicles

22.2%

4+ vehicles

22.2%

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

Monbulla Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.1%

3 bedrooms

64.3%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

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

Monbulla Population Mobility

2.6%

moved in the last year

30.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Monbulla Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

213

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Monbulla Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Diabetes

Mental health

Stroke

Cancer

Heart disease

Dementia

Arthritis

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

Monbulla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.2%

$1-$149/wk

6.1%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.7%

$3,500+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Monbulla Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.9%

Couple — no children

27.1%

Couple — no children under 15

10.6%

One parent — children under 15

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Monbulla Military Service

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Previously served

6.7% 6

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Never served

93.3% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Monbulla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 11

—

Did not provide

87.8% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Monbulla Children Ever Born

No children

27.3%

2 children

72.7%

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

Monbulla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.3%

5–14 hours

30.0%

15–29 hours

17.8%

30+ hours

6.7%

Did not do domestic work

22.2%

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

Monbulla Household Size

1 person

31.6%

2 persons

36.8%

3 persons

10.5%

4 persons

10.5%

5 persons

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Monbulla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Monbulla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Monbulla Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,333/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.5%

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

If you earn X in Monbulla

Your weekly income

≈ $5,776/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $1,153/wk

Rent share 13.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Novar Gardens

Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $15/wk

Monbulla vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Condowie

Pop: 61 Income: $767/wk Rent: $150/wk

Fisher (SA)

Pop: 61 Income: $483/wk Rent: $100/wk

Grace Plains

Pop: 61 Income: $725/wk

Koppio

Pop: 61 Income: $678/wk Rent: $250/wk

Ngapala

Pop: 61 Income: $556/wk Rent: $280/wk

Wokurna

Pop: 61 Income: $919/wk Rent: $175/wk

Compare Monbulla

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monbulla

What is the population of Monbulla SA?

The population of Monbulla SA is 122 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Monbulla is ranked #8,378 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Monbulla?

The median personal income in Monbulla SA is $733 per week, or $38,116 per year.The median household income is $1,333 per week.Family income is $1,468 per week.Monbulla is ranked #4,862 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Monbulla?

Median rent in Monbulla SA is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 13.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Monbulla ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Monbulla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Monbulla SA is $611. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Monbulla?

The median age in Monbulla SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Monbulla a good suburb to live in?

Monbulla is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 122.The median income is $733/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% 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: 40905. All dollar figures in AUD.