South Australia · Suburb Profile

Nairne SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Nairne SA is 5,327 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nairne is $859 per week ($44,668 per year). Median rent in Nairne is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Nairne has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Nairne has a population density of 214.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nairne is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nairne is $1,500.

There were 30 recorded offences in Nairne in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (11 offences).

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Nairne Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nairne Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$859/wk

$44,668 per year

#2643 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Nairne Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (2,567) Female 51.8% (2,755)

Population Density

214.3

people per km²

5,327 people · 24.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,077

Family income/wk

Nairne 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)

Nairne Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

31.6% 478 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

68.4% 1,034 dwellings

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

Nairne Country of Birth

Australia

93.2%

England

5.5%

Germany

0.4%

Canada

0.3%

France

0.2%

China

0.1%

Croatia

0.1%

Iran

0.1%

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

Nairne Religion

No Religion

63.4%

Catholic

8.8%

Not stated

7.4%

Anglican

6.6%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Lutheran

3.3%

Baptist

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nairne Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

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

Nairne Languages Spoken at Home

German

22.0%

Japan

15.3%

Other

13.6%

Afrikaans

13.6%

SAL Tot

11.9%

French

6.8%

SAL Filipin

6.8%

Mandarin

5.1%

Italian

5.1%

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

Nairne Employment

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Employed full-time

41.6% 1,580 people

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Employed part-time

28.2% 1,069 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 114 people

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Not in labour force

27.2% 1,031 people

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

Nairne Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.5%

Bachelor Degree

27.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.9%

Postgraduate Degree

6.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Nairne Occupation

Professionals

26.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Community & Personal Service

14.7%

Clerical & Administrative

13.1%

Managers

13.0%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Labourers

5.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.5%

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

Nairne Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.5%

Engineering

15.0%

Society & Culture

14.2%

Health

13.1%

Education

11.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

Architecture & Building

6.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.9%

Creative Arts

3.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Information Technology

2.7%

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

Nairne Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nairne Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.3%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nairne Marital Status

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Married

48.7% 2,023

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Separated

3.5% 146

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Divorced

10.2% 423

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Widowed

2.8% 118

👤

Never married

34.8% 1,448

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nairne Ancestry

English

33.9%

Australian

33.0%

German

8.1%

Scottish

7.0%

Irish

6.7%

Other

4.5%

Dutch

2.7%

Italian

1.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

Welsh

0.7%

French

0.5%

Polish

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nairne School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.4%

Secondary — Government

18.4%

Vocational Education

10.9%

Pre-school

10.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.2%

Primary — Catholic

3.1%

Secondary — Catholic

3.0%

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

Nairne Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.5% 457

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 9,715

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

Nairne Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.6% 895

—

Not a volunteer

77.4% 3,073

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nairne Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.2%

$450-$599/mo

1.7%

$600-$799/mo

4.0%

$800-$999/mo

6.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nairne How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.2%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Bus

2.4%

Walked only

1.1%

Other

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Truck

0.5%

Bicycle

0.2%

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

Nairne Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.8%

1 vehicle

29.1%

2 vehicles

44.9%

3 vehicles

15.6%

4+ vehicles

8.6%

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

Nairne Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.9%

2 bedrooms

7.8%

3 bedrooms

51.8%

4 bedrooms

35.6%

5 bedrooms

3.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

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

Nairne Population Mobility

12.8%

moved in the last year

37.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nairne Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

123

Indigenous residents

10,063

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nairne Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

604

Asthma

249

Arthritis

166

Diabetes

117

Heart disease

105

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Nairne Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nairne Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.9%

Couple — no children

24.4%

Couple — no children under 15

15.6%

One parent — children under 15

8.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nairne Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.9% 35

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 10

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Previously served

3.3% 131

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Never served

95.6% 3,807

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nairne Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 569

—

Did not provide

85.6% 3,392

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nairne Children Ever Born

No children

32.2%

1 child

13.3%

2 children

31.6%

3 children

16.6%

4 children

4.4%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Nairne When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

131

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

133

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Nairne Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

36.7%

15–29 hours

16.3%

30+ hours

9.4%

Did not do domestic work

15.0%

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

Nairne Household Size

1 person

20.7%

2 persons

34.5%

3 persons

17.9%

4 persons

18.1%

5 persons

6.5%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nairne Where Residents Moved From

Same address

4,354

Moved from SA

420

Moved — same area (SA2)

132

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

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

Nairne Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.9%

Step family — no other children

6.9%

Blended family — no other children

3.9%

Intact family — other children present

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nairne Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 30 total

Theft

Assault

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Nairne Schools

schools nearby

government

1009

avg ICSEA score

399

total students

Nairne School - Preschool and Primary Government

Primary · R-6 · 399 students

1009

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Nairne Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,776/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.7%

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

If you earn X in Nairne

Your weekly income

≈ $7,696/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,426/wk

Rent share 19.7%

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Pop: 2,687 Income: $1,001/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 2,688 Income: $790/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nairne

What is the population of Nairne SA?

The population of Nairne SA is 5,327 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 214.3 people per km².Nairne is ranked #1,478 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nairne?

The median personal income in Nairne SA is $859 per week, or $44,668 per year.The median household income is $1,776 per week.Family income is $2,077 per week.Nairne is ranked #2,643 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nairne?

Median rent in Nairne SA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Nairne ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nairne?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nairne SA is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nairne?

The median age in Nairne SA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nairne a good suburb to live in?

Nairne is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 5,327.The median income is $859/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 41005. All dollar figures in AUD.