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New Residence SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of New Residence SA is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in New Residence is $939 per week ($48,828 per year). Median rent in New Residence is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). New Residence has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. New Residence has a population density of 6.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in New Residence is $1,733.

There were 2 recorded offences in New Residence in 2024-25, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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New Residence Population

residents (Census 2021)

New Residence Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$939/wk

$48,828 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

New Residence Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (47) Female 50.5% (48)

Population Density

6.4

people per km²

95 people · 14.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,542

Family income/wk

New Residence Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

New Residence Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.9% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.1% 8 dwellings

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

New Residence Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

New Residence Religion

No Religion

41.5%

Catholic

22.0%

Lutheran

13.4%

Not stated

12.2%

Christian (other)

6.1%

Anglican

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

New Residence Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.6%

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

New Residence Employment

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Employed full-time

45.3% 34 people

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Employed part-time

32.0% 24 people

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Not in labour force

22.7% 17 people

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

New Residence Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.6%

Bachelor Degree

16.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.3%

Certificate I/II

8.3%

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

New Residence Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

31.0%

Managers

27.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.2%

Professionals

13.8%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

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

New Residence Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

32.3%

Society & Culture

19.4%

Architecture & Building

16.1%

Health

12.9%

Education

9.7%

Management & Commerce

9.7%

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

New Residence Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

New Residence Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

36.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

12.0%

$4,000+/wk

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

New Residence Marital Status

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Married

43.8% 35

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Separated

5.0% 4

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Divorced

11.3% 9

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Widowed

6.3% 5

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Never married

33.8% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

New Residence Ancestry

Australian

30.6%

English

29.1%

German

22.4%

Irish

6.7%

Scottish

6.7%

Other

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

New Residence School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

80.0%

Primary — Government

20.0%

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

New Residence Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.4% 6

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No need for assistance

96.6% 171

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

New Residence Volunteering

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Volunteer

31.5% 23

—

Not a volunteer

68.5% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

New Residence Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

New Residence How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.8%

Did not go to work

20.8%

Car (passenger)

10.4%

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

New Residence Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.8%

2 vehicles

51.9%

3 vehicles

22.2%

4+ vehicles

11.1%

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

New Residence Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.5%

3 bedrooms

40.5%

4 bedrooms

35.1%

5 bedrooms

10.8%

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

New Residence Population Mobility

16.0%

moved in the last year

37.5%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

New Residence Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

184

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

New Residence Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

New Residence Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

19.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.5%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,500+/wk

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

New Residence Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.2%

Couple — no children under 15

30.4%

Couple — no children

23.2%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

New Residence Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.5% 10

—

Did not provide

87.5% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

New Residence Children Ever Born

No children

38.2%

1 child

8.8%

2 children

44.1%

3 children

8.8%

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

New Residence Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.0%

5–14 hours

41.9%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

9.5%

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

New Residence Household Size

1 person

20.0%

2 persons

32.5%

3 persons

25.0%

4 persons

22.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

New Residence Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

New Residence Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

New Residence Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2023

2024

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

New Residence Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,349/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.6%

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

If you earn X in New Residence

Your weekly income

≈ $10,179/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $2,099/wk

Rent share 10.6%

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New Residence vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Lake Plains

Pop: 48 Income: $574/wk Rent: $127/wk

Pelican Lagoon

Pop: 48 Income: $450/wk Rent: $240/wk

Whitwarta

Pop: 48 Income: $669/wk Rent: $205/wk

Willow Creek

Pop: 48 Income: $914/wk Rent: $207/wk

Birchmore

Pop: 49 Income: $706/wk Rent: $225/wk

Black Springs (SA)

Pop: 49 Income: $612/wk Rent: $163/wk

Compare New Residence

New Residence vs Lake Plains →New Residence vs Pelican Lagoon →New Residence vs Whitwarta →New Residence vs Willow Creek →

Frequently Asked Questions About New Residence

What is the population of New Residence SA?

The population of New Residence SA is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.4 people per km².

What is the median income in New Residence?

The median personal income in New Residence SA is $939 per week, or $48,828 per year.The median household income is $2,349 per week.Family income is $2,542 per week.

How much is rent in New Residence?

Median rent in New Residence SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 10.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in New Residence?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in New Residence SA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in New Residence?

The median age in New Residence SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is New Residence a good suburb to live in?

New Residence is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 95.The median income is $939/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.6% 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: 41025. All dollar figures in AUD.