South Australia · Suburb Profile

Morgan SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Morgan SA is 509 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Morgan is $482 per week ($25,064 per year). Median rent in Morgan is $178 per week ($771 per month). Morgan has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Morgan has a population density of 3.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Morgan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Morgan is $780.

There were 25 recorded offences in Morgan in 2025-26, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (7 offences).

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Morgan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Morgan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$482/wk

$25,064 per year

#8402 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$178/wk

$771 per month

#7951 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$780/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Morgan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (269) Female 46.5% (234)

Population Density

3.0

people per km²

509 people · 172.5 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,131

Family income/wk

Morgan 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)

Morgan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.3% 116 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.7% 59 dwellings

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

Morgan Country of Birth

Australia

88.4%

England

9.5%

Germany

2.1%

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

Morgan Religion

No Religion

59.4%

Anglican

10.9%

Not stated

8.7%

Uniting Church

6.4%

Lutheran

5.6%

Catholic

5.4%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Hinduism

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Morgan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

35.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.9%

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

Morgan Languages Spoken at Home

Other

57.1%

Gujarati

42.9%

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

Morgan Employment

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Employed full-time

21.7% 81 people

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Employed part-time

14.5% 54 people

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Unemployed

4.6% 17 people

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Not in labour force

59.2% 221 people

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

Morgan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.9%

Bachelor Degree

11.6%

Certificate I/II

9.7%

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

Morgan Occupation

Community & Personal Service

21.7%

Labourers

21.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.7%

Managers

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.6%

Professionals

7.2%

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

Morgan Field of Study

Engineering

20.0%

Society & Culture

17.5%

Management & Commerce

17.5%

Health

16.3%

Agriculture & Environment

11.3%

Education

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

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

Morgan Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Morgan Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

19.8%

$500-$649/wk

11.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Morgan Marital Status

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Married

39.0% 172

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Separated

7.7% 34

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Divorced

12.5% 55

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Widowed

11.3% 50

👤

Never married

29.5% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Morgan Ancestry

English

38.2%

Australian

34.5%

German

8.4%

Scottish

6.2%

Irish

5.9%

Other

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.8%

Indian

0.8%

Italian

0.8%

Dutch

0.6%

Polish

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Morgan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

54.0%

Secondary — Government

28.6%

Pre-school

12.7%

Vocational Education

4.8%

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

Morgan Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.7% 73

✅

No need for assistance

92.3% 877

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

Morgan Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.9% 88

—

Not a volunteer

78.1% 313

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Morgan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.1%

$300-$449/mo

7.1%

$450-$599/mo

5.4%

$600-$799/mo

26.8%

$800-$999/mo

17.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Morgan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Did not go to work

13.3%

Walked only

11.1%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

Other

3.0%

Bicycle

2.2%

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

Morgan Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.7%

1 vehicle

37.3%

2 vehicles

34.2%

3 vehicles

12.3%

4+ vehicles

10.5%

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

Morgan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.6%

2 bedrooms

20.6%

3 bedrooms

51.6%

4 bedrooms

16.6%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

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

Morgan Population Mobility

17.1%

moved in the last year

37.4%

moved in the last 5 years

9.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

40.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Morgan Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

919

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Morgan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Morgan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

9.1%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

15.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.2%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Morgan Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.1%

Couple — children under 15

24.4%

One parent — children under 15

17.5%

Couple — no children under 15

12.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Morgan Military Service

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Previously served

5.5% 22

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Never served

94.5% 377

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Morgan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.0% 67

—

Did not provide

83.0% 326

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Morgan Children Ever Born

No children

11.9%

1 child

9.6%

2 children

36.3%

3 children

36.3%

4 children

5.9%

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

Morgan When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Morgan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

23.7%

15–29 hours

16.0%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

27.7%

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

Morgan Household Size

1 person

44.6%

2 persons

34.8%

3 persons

11.2%

4 persons

5.4%

5 persons

1.3%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Morgan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

393

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

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

Morgan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Morgan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 25 total

Assault

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Break & Enter

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Morgan Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $745/wk

Median Rent $178/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.9%

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

If you earn X in Morgan

Your weekly income

≈ $3,228/month

Median rent $178/wk

Left after rent $567/wk

Rent share 23.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Peterborough (SA)

Income: $456/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $18/wk

Coober Pedy

Income: $498/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $15/wk

Millicent

Income: $556/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $3/wk

Whyalla Stuart

Income: $502/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $18/wk

Morgan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Light Pass

Pop: 256 Income: $821/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coobowie

Pop: 258 Income: $557/wk Rent: $200/wk

Jervois

Pop: 258 Income: $612/wk Rent: $243/wk

Spalding (SA)

Pop: 260 Income: $578/wk Rent: $155/wk

Yatala Vale

Pop: 260 Income: $844/wk Rent: $370/wk

Kaltjiti

Pop: 261 Income: $336/wk Rent: $90/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morgan

What is the population of Morgan SA?

The population of Morgan SA is 509 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.0 people per km².Morgan is ranked #5,000 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Morgan?

The median personal income in Morgan SA is $482 per week, or $25,064 per year.The median household income is $745 per week.Family income is $1,131 per week.Morgan is ranked #8,402 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Morgan?

Median rent in Morgan SA is $178 per week ($771 per month).Rent represents 23.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Morgan ranks #7,951 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Morgan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Morgan SA is $780. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Morgan?

The median age in Morgan SA is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Morgan a good suburb to live in?

Morgan is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 509.The median income is $482/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.9% 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: 40923. All dollar figures in AUD.