Muston SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Muston SA is 34 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Muston is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Muston is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Muston has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Muston has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Muston is $1,138.

There were 2 recorded offences in Muston in 2023-24, a rate of 59 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Muston Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Muston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,138/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Muston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (16) Female 50.0% (16)

Population Density

2.7
people per km²
34 people · 12.6 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,249
Family income/wk

Muston Age Distribution

30-34
35-39
50-54
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Muston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 4 dwellings

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

Muston Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Muston Religion

No Religion
45.0%
Anglican
25.0%
Not stated
20.0%
Uniting Church
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Muston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.0%

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

Muston Employment

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Employed full-time
11.5% 3 people
Employed part-time
38.5% 10 people
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Not in labour force
50.0% 13 people

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

Muston Qualifications

Graduate Diploma/Certificate
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
50.0%

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

Muston Occupation

Community & Personal Service
100.0%

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

Muston Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Muston Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Muston Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Muston Marital Status

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Married
44.8% 13
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Divorced
13.8% 4
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Widowed
10.3% 3
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Never married
31.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Muston Ancestry

Australian
52.0%
English
24.0%
Irish
12.0%
Scottish
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Muston Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 49

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

Muston Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 5
Not a volunteer
75.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Muston How People Get to Work

Car (passenger)
60.0%
Car (driver)
40.0%

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

Muston Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
22.2%
3 vehicles
44.4%

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

Muston Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
33.3%
3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Muston Population Mobility

21.4%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
53.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Muston Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
51
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Muston Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
6

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

Muston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
17.4%
$500-$649/wk
17.4%
$650-$799/wk
26.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
17.4%
$3,500+/wk
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Muston Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
55.0%
Couple — no children
45.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Muston Military Service

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Previously served
12.0% 3
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Never served
88.0% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Muston Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Muston Children Ever Born

4 children
100.0%

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

Muston Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
37.9%
15–29 hours
24.1%
30+ hours
17.2%
Did not do domestic work
20.7%

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

Muston Household Size

1 person
35.3%
2 persons
47.1%
4 persons
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Muston Where Residents Moved From

Same address
22
Moved from WA
4

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

Muston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Muston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 2 total

Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023

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

Muston Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,024/wk
Median Rent $275/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.9%

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

If you earn X in Muston

≈ $4,437/month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $749/wk
Rent share 26.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Muston vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Muston

What is the population of Muston SA?

The population of Muston SA is 34 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Muston?

The median personal income in Muston SA is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,024 per week.Family income is $2,249 per week.

How much is rent in Muston?

Median rent in Muston SA is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 26.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Muston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Muston SA is $1,138. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Muston?

The median age in Muston SA is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Muston a good suburb to live in?

Muston is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 34.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40993. All dollar figures in AUD.