New Well SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of New Well SA is 21 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in New Well is $399 per week ($20,748 per year). Median rent in New Well is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). New Well has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. New Well has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (73% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in New Well is $650.

There were 1 recorded offences in New Well in 2025-26, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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New Well Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

New Well Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$399/wk
$20,748 per year
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Median Rent
$285/wk
$1,235 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

New Well Demographics

Gender Split

Male 38.9% (7) Female 61.1% (11)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
21 people · 209.2 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,149
Family income/wk

New Well Age Distribution

15-19
40-44
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

New Well Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

New Well Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

New Well Religion

No Religion
72.7%
Uniting Church
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

New Well Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
66.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
33.3%

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

New Well Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 6 people

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

New Well Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
100.0%

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

New Well Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

New Well Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

New Well Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

New Well Marital Status

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Married
27.8% 5
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Divorced
27.8% 5
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Widowed
16.7% 3
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Never married
27.8% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

New Well Ancestry

English
60.9%
Australian
39.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

New Well School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

New Well Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 27

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

New Well Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.7% 5
Not a volunteer
64.3% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

New Well How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

New Well Car Ownership

2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
50.0%

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

New Well Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

New Well Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
64.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

New Well Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
30
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

New Well Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4

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

New Well Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

New Well Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
66.7%
One parent — no children under 15
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

New Well Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.0% 4
Did not provide
75.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

New Well Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

New Well Unpaid Domestic Work

Did not do domestic work
100.0%

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

New Well Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

New Well Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2023
2025

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

New Well Rent Prices & Affordability

44%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $649/wk
Median Rent $285/wk
Rent-to-Income 43.9%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in New Well

≈ $2,812/month
Median rent $285/wk
Left after rent $364/wk
Rent share 43.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

New Well vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About New Well

What is the population of New Well SA?

The population of New Well SA is 21 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in New Well?

The median personal income in New Well SA is $399 per week, or $20,748 per year.The median household income is $649 per week.Family income is $1,149 per week.

How much is rent in New Well?

Median rent in New Well SA is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 43.9% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in New Well?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in New Well SA is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in New Well?

The median age in New Well SA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is New Well a good suburb to live in?

New Well is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 21.The median income is $399/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (43.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41027. All dollar figures in AUD.