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Northern Heights SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Northern Heights SA is 305 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Northern Heights is $706 per week ($36,712 per year). Median rent in Northern Heights is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Northern Heights has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Northern Heights has a population density of 165.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Northern Heights is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Northern Heights is $1,174.

There were 9 recorded offences in Northern Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Northern Heights Population

residents (Census 2021)

Northern Heights Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$706/wk

$36,712 per year

#5380 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,174/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Northern Heights Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (154) Female 49.0% (148)

Population Density

165.8

people per km²

305 people · 1.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,652

Family income/wk

Northern Heights 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)

Northern Heights Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.3% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.7% 51 dwellings

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

Northern Heights Country of Birth

Australia

97.7%

England

2.3%

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

Northern Heights Religion

No Religion

57.7%

Not stated

10.0%

Catholic

9.3%

Anglican

9.0%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Lutheran

2.9%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Northern Heights Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.5%

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

Northern Heights Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

58.3%

Other

41.7%

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

Northern Heights Employment

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Employed full-time

37.6% 79 people

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Employed part-time

19.0% 40 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 5 people

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Not in labour force

41.0% 86 people

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

Northern Heights Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

Certificate I/II

7.8%

Bachelor Degree

4.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.9%

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

Northern Heights Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

35.0%

Community & Personal Service

33.3%

Professionals

11.7%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Managers

5.0%

Labourers

5.0%

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

Northern Heights Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Health

20.0%

Engineering

18.5%

Education

16.9%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Architecture & Building

4.6%

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

Northern Heights Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Northern Heights Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

2.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

10.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$4,000+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Northern Heights Marital Status

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Married

46.5% 120

↔️

Separated

3.1% 8

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Divorced

12.0% 31

🕊️

Widowed

2.7% 7

👤

Never married

35.7% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Northern Heights Ancestry

English

35.1%

Australian

33.4%

German

9.0%

Scottish

8.7%

Irish

3.3%

Italian

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.4%

Dutch

1.1%

French

1.1%

Welsh

1.1%

Russian

0.8%

Other

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Northern Heights School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

39.5%

Primary — Government

37.2%

Pre-school

16.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

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

Northern Heights Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.8% 44

✅

No need for assistance

92.2% 519

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

Northern Heights Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.9% 33

—

Not a volunteer

86.1% 205

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Northern Heights Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.8%

$450-$599/mo

8.8%

$600-$799/mo

5.3%

$800-$999/mo

15.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

43.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Northern Heights How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.8%

Did not go to work

12.9%

Car (passenger)

7.6%

Walked only

3.8%

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

Northern Heights Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.8%

1 vehicle

22.4%

2 vehicles

44.9%

3 vehicles

19.6%

4+ vehicles

10.3%

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

Northern Heights Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.5%

2 bedrooms

15.9%

3 bedrooms

50.4%

4 bedrooms

24.8%

6+ bedrooms

5.3%

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

Northern Heights Population Mobility

21.7%

moved in the last year

39.6%

moved in the last 5 years

5.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Northern Heights Indigenous Population

3.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

544

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Northern Heights Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Northern Heights Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.0%

$1-$149/wk

7.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

14.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Northern Heights Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.8%

Couple — no children

34.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.9%

One parent — children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Northern Heights Military Service

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Previously served

3.8% 9

👤

Never served

96.2% 227

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Northern Heights Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.2% 42

—

Did not provide

81.8% 189

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Northern Heights Children Ever Born

No children

38.0%

1 child

16.3%

2 children

23.9%

3 children

21.7%

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

Northern Heights When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Northern Heights Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.2%

5–14 hours

25.7%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

14.3%

Did not do domestic work

20.9%

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

Northern Heights Household Size

1 person

24.0%

2 persons

42.3%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

10.6%

5 persons

5.8%

6+ persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Northern Heights Where Residents Moved From

Same address

216

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Northern Heights Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.0%

Step family — no other children

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Northern Heights Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Assault

Theft

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Northern Heights Schools

schools nearby

government

922

avg ICSEA score

1,435

total students

St Joseph's School Catholic

Combined · R-9 · 428 students

955

ICSEA

Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge Independent

Combined · R-12 · 263 students

940

ICSEA

Murray Bridge North School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 486 students

924

ICSEA

Murray Bridge Special School Government

Primary · U · 20 students

914

ICSEA

Murray Bridge South Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 238 students

878

ICSEA

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

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Northern Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,384/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.3%

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

If you earn X in Northern Heights

Your weekly income

≈ $5,997/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,144/wk

Rent share 17.3%

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Northern Heights vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

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Pop: 153 Income: $731/wk Rent: $330/wk

Denial Bay

Pop: 153 Income: $601/wk Rent: $265/wk

Wild Dog Valley (SA)

Pop: 153 Income: $885/wk Rent: $205/wk

Hatherleigh

Pop: 154 Income: $612/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 154 Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk

Wool Bay

Pop: 154 Income: $422/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Heights

What is the population of Northern Heights SA?

The population of Northern Heights SA is 305 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 165.8 people per km².Northern Heights is ranked #5,988 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Northern Heights?

The median personal income in Northern Heights SA is $706 per week, or $36,712 per year.The median household income is $1,384 per week.Family income is $1,652 per week.Northern Heights is ranked #5,380 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Northern Heights?

Median rent in Northern Heights SA is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Northern Heights ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Northern Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Northern Heights SA is $1,174. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Northern Heights?

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

Is Northern Heights a good suburb to live in?

Northern Heights is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 305.The median income is $706/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 41049. All dollar figures in AUD.