South Australia · Suburb Profile

North Beach SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of North Beach SA is 676 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Beach is $598 per week ($31,096 per year). Median rent in North Beach is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). North Beach has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. North Beach has a population density of 189.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Beach is $1,409.

There were 10 recorded offences in North Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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North Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

North Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$598/wk

$31,096 per year

#7124 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,409/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

North Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (340) Female 49.5% (333)

Population Density

189.8

people per km²

676 people · 3.6 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,218

Family income/wk

North Beach 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)

North Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.7% 128 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.3% 73 dwellings

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

North Beach Country of Birth

Australia

92.2%

England

7.8%

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

North Beach Religion

No Religion

48.9%

Catholic

13.2%

Uniting Church

12.8%

Anglican

9.4%

Not stated

9.1%

Lutheran

3.2%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Baptist

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

North Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.0%

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

North Beach Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

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

North Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

26.3% 132 people

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Employed part-time

18.8% 94 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 14 people

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Not in labour force

52.1% 261 people

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

North Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.2%

Bachelor Degree

21.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.2%

Certificate I/II

6.0%

Postgraduate Degree

2.8%

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

North Beach Occupation

Professionals

34.5%

Community & Personal Service

16.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.5%

Managers

10.1%

Clerical & Administrative

10.1%

Labourers

8.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.7%

Sales Workers

2.0%

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

North Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.8%

Health

18.2%

Education

15.6%

Engineering

13.6%

Society & Culture

11.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.7%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.6%

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

North Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

North Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.5%

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.2%

$4,000+/wk

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

North Beach Marital Status

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Married

55.0% 323

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Separated

3.4% 20

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Divorced

12.6% 74

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Widowed

5.6% 33

👤

Never married

23.3% 137

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

North Beach Ancestry

English

39.3%

Australian

30.4%

Scottish

7.8%

Irish

7.1%

German

5.9%

Italian

2.3%

Other

2.3%

Dutch

1.3%

Filipino

1.3%

Greek

0.9%

South African

0.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

North Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.1%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Primary — Catholic

12.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.0%

Vocational Education

9.0%

Secondary — Catholic

7.7%

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

North Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.7% 108

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No need for assistance

91.3% 1,132

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

North Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.0% 110

—

Not a volunteer

79.0% 415

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

North Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.5%

$450-$599/mo

11.3%

$600-$799/mo

5.7%

$800-$999/mo

9.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

North Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.4%

Did not go to work

14.2%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Bus

2.6%

Other

1.7%

Walked only

1.3%

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

North Beach Car Ownership

1 vehicle

35.1%

2 vehicles

46.6%

3 vehicles

11.9%

4+ vehicles

6.3%

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

North Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.2%

2 bedrooms

14.2%

3 bedrooms

51.1%

4 bedrooms

29.9%

5 bedrooms

2.6%

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

North Beach Population Mobility

17.6%

moved in the last year

52.2%

moved in the last 5 years

7.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

North Beach Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,242

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

North Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

North Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

8.1%

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

North Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.3%

Couple — children under 15

25.4%

One parent — children under 15

12.5%

Couple — no children under 15

9.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

North Beach Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 18

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Never served

96.6% 513

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

North Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.3% 70

—

Did not provide

86.7% 456

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

North Beach Children Ever Born

No children

27.2%

1 child

12.6%

2 children

33.1%

3 children

23.2%

4 children

3.9%

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

North Beach When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2020

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

North Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

27.3%

15–29 hours

14.8%

30+ hours

14.2%

Did not do domestic work

24.0%

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

North Beach Household Size

1 person

29.5%

2 persons

46.3%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

6.4%

5 persons

1.8%

6+ persons

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

North Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

497

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

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

North Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.5%

Step family — no other children

24.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

North Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 10 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

North Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

917

avg ICSEA score

204

total students

St Mary MacKillop School Catholic

Combined · R-9 · 139 students

968

ICSEA

Wallaroo Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 65 students

865

ICSEA

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

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North Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,037/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.0%

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

If you earn X in North Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $4,494/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $757/wk

Rent share 27.0%

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North Beach vs State & National Average

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Pop: 338 Income: $266/wk Rent: $77/wk

North Shields

Pop: 338 Income: $742/wk Rent: $345/wk

Watervale

Pop: 338 Income: $778/wk Rent: $275/wk

Melrose (SA)

Pop: 342 Income: $743/wk Rent: $180/wk

Tungkillo

Pop: 342 Income: $662/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 343 Income: $475/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Beach

What is the population of North Beach SA?

The population of North Beach SA is 676 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 189.8 people per km².North Beach is ranked #4,557 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Beach?

The median personal income in North Beach SA is $598 per week, or $31,096 per year.The median household income is $1,037 per week.Family income is $1,218 per week.North Beach is ranked #7,124 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Beach?

Median rent in North Beach SA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 27.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.North Beach ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Beach SA is $1,409. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Beach?

The median age in North Beach SA is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Beach a good suburb to live in?

North Beach is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 676.The median income is $598/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.0% 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: 41039. All dollar figures in AUD.