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Nepean Bay SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Nepean Bay SA is 140 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nepean Bay is $528 per week ($27,456 per year). Median rent in Nepean Bay is $235 per week ($1,018 per month). Nepean Bay has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Nepean Bay has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nepean Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nepean Bay is $940.

There were 1 recorded offences in Nepean Bay in 2023-24, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was robbery (1 offences).

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Nepean Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nepean Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$528/wk

$27,456 per year

#7947 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$235/wk

$1,018 per month

#6749 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$940/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Nepean Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (76) Female 46.9% (67)

Population Density

3.4

people per km²

140 people · 41.0 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,916

Family income/wk

Nepean Bay Age Distribution

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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Nepean Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.3% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.7% 20 dwellings

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

Nepean Bay Country of Birth

Australia

89.7%

England

10.3%

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

Nepean Bay Religion

No Religion

47.7%

Anglican

16.9%

Not stated

15.4%

Uniting Church

8.5%

Catholic

5.4%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nepean Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.4%

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

Nepean Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

36.5% 35 people

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Employed part-time

22.9% 22 people

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Not in labour force

40.6% 39 people

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

Nepean Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.5%

Bachelor Degree

26.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.1%

Certificate I/II

11.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.7%

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

Nepean Bay Occupation

Community & Personal Service

32.1%

Managers

28.6%

Labourers

17.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.7%

Sales Workers

10.7%

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

Nepean Bay Field of Study

Society & Culture

25.0%

Management & Commerce

17.5%

Agriculture & Environment

15.0%

Education

12.5%

Engineering

12.5%

Creative Arts

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

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

Nepean Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nepean Bay Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

16.4%

$400-$499/wk

18.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

12.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.9%

$4,000+/wk

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nepean Bay Marital Status

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Married

40.7% 46

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Separated

5.3% 6

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Divorced

17.7% 20

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Widowed

5.3% 6

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Never married

31.0% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nepean Bay Ancestry

English

42.6%

Australian

32.1%

Irish

6.8%

Italian

6.8%

German

4.9%

Other

4.3%

Scottish

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nepean Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Vocational Education

25.0%

Pre-school

12.5%

Secondary — Government

12.5%

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

Nepean Bay Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.7% 11

✅

No need for assistance

95.3% 222

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

Nepean Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

39.4% 41

—

Not a volunteer

60.6% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nepean Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

37.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nepean Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.3%

Did not go to work

17.9%

Car (passenger)

10.7%

Walked only

7.1%

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

Nepean Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.3%

2 vehicles

40.3%

3 vehicles

17.7%

4+ vehicles

9.7%

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

Nepean Bay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

31.1%

3 bedrooms

51.1%

4 bedrooms

17.8%

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

Nepean Bay Population Mobility

23.5%

moved in the last year

43.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nepean Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

240

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nepean Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Nepean Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

16.0%

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.4%

$3,500+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nepean Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.2%

Couple — children under 15

31.6%

Couple — no children under 15

16.5%

One parent — children under 15

12.7%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nepean Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.7% 11

—

Did not provide

89.3% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nepean Bay Children Ever Born

No children

39.3%

2 children

60.7%

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

Nepean Bay When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

2001–2010

2018

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

Nepean Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.8%

5–14 hours

34.7%

15–29 hours

6.9%

30+ hours

14.9%

Did not do domestic work

20.8%

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

Nepean Bay Household Size

1 person

48.1%

2 persons

29.6%

3 persons

5.6%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nepean Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

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

Nepean Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nepean Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

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

Nepean Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $875/wk

Median Rent $235/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.9%

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

If you earn X in Nepean Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $3,792/month

Median rent $235/wk

Left after rent $640/wk

Rent share 26.9%

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Nepean Bay vs State & National Average

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Pop: 70 Income: $837/wk Rent: $155/wk

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Pop: 70 Income: $514/wk

Sherlock (SA)

Pop: 70 Income: $695/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 71 Income: $1,303/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 71 Income: $875/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Pop: 71 Income: $494/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nepean Bay

What is the population of Nepean Bay SA?

The population of Nepean Bay SA is 140 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km².Nepean Bay is ranked #7,954 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nepean Bay?

The median personal income in Nepean Bay SA is $528 per week, or $27,456 per year.The median household income is $875 per week.Family income is $1,916 per week.Nepean Bay is ranked #7,947 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nepean Bay?

Median rent in Nepean Bay SA is $235 per week ($1,018 per month).Rent represents 26.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Nepean Bay ranks #6,749 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nepean Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nepean Bay SA is $940. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nepean Bay?

The median age in Nepean Bay SA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nepean Bay a good suburb to live in?

Nepean Bay is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 140.The median income is $528/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.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41020. All dollar figures in AUD.