Naracoorte, SA: suburb profile

The population of Naracoorte SA is 6,211 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Naracoorte is $758 per week ($39,416 per year). Median rent in Naracoorte is $230 per week ($997 per month). Naracoorte has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Naracoorte has a population density of 54 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Naracoorte is Afghanistan. The most common religion is No religion (42.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Naracoorte is $1,083.

There were 109 recorded offences in Naracoorte in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (32 offences).

Population
6,211
Census 2021
Median income
$758/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$230/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Naracoorte vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Naracoorte is $758 a week, in line with the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 360th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $230 a week, $70 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 16.8% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNaracoorteTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$758/wk$759/wk −0%$766/wk
Household income$1,373/wk$1,494/wk −8%$1,637/wk
Rent$230/wk$300/wk −23%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,083/mo$1,534/mo −29%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.8%19.5% −2.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Naracoorte, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Naracoorte Population

6,211 residents at the 2021 Census.

Naracoorte Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$758/wk
$39,416 per year
Ranked 4,358 of 14,663
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
Ranked 6,811 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Naracoorte Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,373/wk
Median rent $230/wk
Rent to income 16.8%

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

Median rent in Naracoorte against your income

About $5,950 a month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $1,143/wk
Rent share 16.8%

Naracoorte Schools

4
schools nearby
3
government
974
avg ICSEA score
1,144
total students
Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte Independent
Combined · R-9 · 109 students
1032
ICSEA
Naracoorte Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 313 students
995
ICSEA
Naracoorte High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 457 students
952
ICSEA
Naracoorte South Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 265 students
918
ICSEA

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

All schools near Naracoorte, with a map

Naracoorte Map

Naracoorte, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
Loading map…

Naracoorte, South Australia: 36.9456°S, 140.7514°E

Naracoorte Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (4)

People in Naracoorte

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (3,183) Female 48.7% (3,024)

Population Density

54
people per km²
6,211 people · 114.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,723
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Afghanistan
2.4%
Philippines
2.2%
New Zealand
2.2%
England
1.9%
China
1.6%
Malaysia
1.4%
Pakistan
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.5%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
1.4%
Filipino
0.8%
Thai
0.7%
Tagalog
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Samoan
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
38.3%
English
38.2%
Scottish
9.9%
German
6.8%
Irish
6.0%
Chinese
2.5%
Filipino
2.4%
Italian
1.8%
Australian Aboriginal
1.6%
Maori
1.5%
Dutch
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.2%
Catholic
11.8%
Anglican
8.8%
Uniting Church
8.3%
Not stated
8.1%
Islam
4.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.4%
Buddhism
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.5% 2,602
Separated
3.2% 162
Divorced
8.0% 405
Widowed
6.6% 334
Never married
30.7% 1,553

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.3%
Couple: no children
34.1%
Couple: no children under 15
10.5%
One parent: children under 15
7.5%
One parent: no children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.0%
2 persons
36.7%
3 persons
12.6%
4 persons
12.4%
5 persons
5.2%
6+ persons
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Naracoorte

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,387 occupied private dwellings in Naracoorte at the 2021 Census, 26.8% were rented, 35.6% owned outright and 34.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.6% 39 dwellings
Owned outright
35.6% 850 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.0% 811 dwellings
Rented
26.8% 640 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 47 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.9%
2 bedrooms
15.5%
3 bedrooms
56.0%
4 bedrooms
22.7%
5 bedrooms
2.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.8%
$300-$449/mo
4.2%
$450-$599/mo
3.9%
$600-$799/mo
12.7%
$800-$999/mo
17.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
7.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.0%
1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
40.5%
3 vehicles
14.6%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

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

Work, income and education in Naracoorte

Employment

Employed full-time
38.3% 1,736 people
Employed part-time
24.0% 1,086 people
Unemployed
2.1% 94 people
Not in labour force
35.6% 1,611 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
21.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.7%
Managers
14.6%
Labourers
14.3%
Community & Personal Service
11.9%
Clerical & Administrative
9.7%
Sales Workers
5.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
9.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.5%
$4,000+/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
17.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.8%
Car (passenger)
8.5%
Did not go to work
7.8%
Walked only
4.0%
Other
0.6%
Bicycle
0.6%
Truck
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.1%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.1%
Bachelor Degree
23.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Certificate I/II
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.1%
Postgraduate Degree
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
21.3%
Management & Commerce
17.6%
Health
12.1%
Education
11.1%
Society & Culture
10.3%
Agriculture & Environment
10.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.9%
Architecture & Building
6.1%
Creative Arts
1.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.5%
Information Technology
0.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
47.0%
Secondary: Government
22.2%
Vocational Education
9.7%
Pre-school
8.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.1%
Secondary: Catholic
2.9%
Primary: Catholic
1.0%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.2%
Has need for assistance
5.2%
Need for assistance not stated
6.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
459
Asthma
234
Arthritis
201
Heart disease
156
Diabetes
143
Lung condition
111
Cancer
72
Stroke
51
Kidney disease
45
Dementia
38

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.7% 499
Did not provide
89.3% 4,183

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.9% 1,217
Not a volunteer
74.1% 3,485

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 6
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
2.6% 122
Never served
97.2% 4,578

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.0%
1 child
11.9%
2 children
32.0%
3 children
20.7%
4 children
8.7%
5+ children
1.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
49
1961: 1970
76
1971: 1980
30
1981: 1990
42
1991: 2000
60
2001: 2010
166
2011: 2015
263
2016
90
2017
103
2018
68
2019
109
2020
27
2021
15

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

Population Mobility

15.5%
moved in the last year
41.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,810
Moved: same area (SA2)
471
Moved from SA
213
Moved from VIC
79
Moved from overseas
48
Moved from NSW
20
Moved from QLD
15
Moved from WA
9
Moved from NT
7
Moved from TAS
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.0%
5: 14 hours
29.0%
15: 29 hours
13.4%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
27.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.2%
Step family: no other children
7.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.3%
Intact family: other children present
1.6%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Naracoorte Crime Statistics

109 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
32
Assault
27
Property Damage
22
Break & Enter
16
Other Against Person
6
Fraud
5
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Port Augusta West
Income: $720/wk Rent: $213/wk $17/wk less rent
Bordertown
Income: $819/wk Rent: $220/wk $10/wk less rent
Risdon Park South
Income: $713/wk Rent: $185/wk $45/wk less rent
Port Augusta
Income: $635/wk Rent: $194/wk $36/wk less rent
Renmark West
Income: $788/wk Rent: $200/wk $30/wk less rent
Paringa
Income: $800/wk Rent: $200/wk $30/wk less rent
Berri
Income: $610/wk Rent: $215/wk $15/wk less rent
Keith
Income: $746/wk Rent: $180/wk $50/wk less rent

Compare Naracoorte

Frequently Asked Questions About Naracoorte

What is the population of Naracoorte SA?

The population of Naracoorte SA is 6,211 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 54 people per km². Naracoorte is ranked #1,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Naracoorte?

The median personal income in Naracoorte SA is $758 per week, or $39,416 per year. The median household income is $1,373 per week. Family income is $1,723 per week. Naracoorte is ranked #4,358 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Naracoorte?

Median rent in Naracoorte SA is $230 per week ($997 per month). Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Naracoorte ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Naracoorte?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Naracoorte SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Naracoorte?

The median age in Naracoorte SA is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Naracoorte a good suburb to live in?

Naracoorte is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 6,211. The median income is $758/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

Australian Average Salary Australian House Prices Adelaide Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41011. All dollar figures in AUD.