Suburbs Nain

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Nain SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Nain SA is 32 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nain is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Nain is $223 per week ($966 per month). Nain has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Nain has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Nain in 2023-24, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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📍 Nain, South Australia — 34.4456°S, 138.8897°E

Crime: Low Med High

Nain Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Nain Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$866/wk
$45,032 per year
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Median Rent
$223/wk
$966 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Nain Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.0% (21) Female 40.0% (14)

Population Density

2.5
people per km²
32 people · 12.9 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Nain Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Nain Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 11 dwellings

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

Nain Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Nain Religion

No Religion
35.1%
Lutheran
29.7%
Catholic
10.8%
Anglican
8.1%
Uniting Church
8.1%
Not stated
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nain Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.5%

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

Nain Employment

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Employed full-time
46.7% 14 people
⏰
Employed part-time
43.3% 13 people
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Not in labour force
10.0% 3 people

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

Nain Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Nain Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
70.0%
Managers
30.0%

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

Nain Field of Study

Health
57.1%
Engineering
42.9%

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

Nain Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nain Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nain Marital Status

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Married
51.9% 14
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Divorced
18.5% 5
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Never married
29.6% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nain Ancestry

Australian
42.6%
English
19.1%
German
10.6%
Hungarian
10.6%
Italian
10.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nain School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Nain Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 66

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

Nain Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.4% 4
—
Not a volunteer
82.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nain How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.6%
Car (passenger)
17.4%

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

Nain Car Ownership

2 vehicles
46.7%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

Nain Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
18.8%
3 bedrooms
43.8%
4 bedrooms
37.5%

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

Nain Population Mobility

11.4%
moved in the last year
17.9%
moved in the last 5 years
90.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nain Indigenous Population

4.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
67
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nain Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$300-$399/wk
13.8%
$500-$649/wk
10.3%
$650-$799/wk
17.2%
$800-$999/wk
13.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nain Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.9%
Couple — no children under 15
25.0%
Couple — children under 15
21.4%
One parent — children under 15
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nain Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.7% 6
—
Did not provide
79.3% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nain Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Nain Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.8%
5–14 hours
68.2%

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

Nain Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nain Where Residents Moved From

Same address
31
Moved from SA
3

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

Nain Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nain Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023

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

Nain Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $223/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.2%

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

If you earn X in Nain

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $223/wk
Left after rent $1,152/wk
Rent share 16.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $730/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $8/wk
Penola
Income: $804/wk Rent: $198/wk Save: $25/wk
Whyalla
Income: $815/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $23/wk
Whyalla Playford
Income: $771/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $23/wk
Keith
Income: $746/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $43/wk
Risdon Park South
Income: $713/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $38/wk
Paringa
Income: $800/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $23/wk
Renmark West
Income: $788/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $23/wk

Nain vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Dalkey
Pop: 16 Income: $575/wk Rent: $240/wk
Hoskin Corner
Pop: 16 Income: $1,125/wk
McCallum
Pop: 16 Income: $725/wk Rent: $125/wk
Piednippie
Pop: 16 Income: $900/wk Rent: $176/wk
Porky Flat
Pop: 16 Income: $1,562/wk
Tilley Swamp
Pop: 16 Income: $900/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nain

What is the population of Nain SA?

The population of Nain SA is 32 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Nain?

The median personal income in Nain SA is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Nain?

Median rent in Nain SA is $223 per week ($966 per month).Rent represents 16.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Nain?

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

Is Nain a good suburb to live in?

Nain is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 32.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.2% 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: 41004. All dollar figures in AUD.