Oak Valley SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Oak Valley SA is 96 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oak Valley is $343 per week ($17,836 per year). Median rent in Oak Valley is $50 per week ($217 per month). Oak Valley has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Oak Valley has a population density of 9.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

There were 4 recorded offences in Oak Valley in 2025-26, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Oak Valley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Oak Valley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$343/wk
$17,836 per year
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Median Rent
$50/wk
$217 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 1.3 per bedroom

Oak Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.9% (45) Female 54.1% (53)

Population Density

9.4
people per km²
96 people · 10.2 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
1.3
Persons per bedroom
$725
Family income/wk

Oak Valley 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Oak Valley Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Oak Valley Religion

No Religion
38.1%
Lutheran
34.0%
Not stated
15.5%
Anglican
4.1%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
4.1%
Other Religions Tot
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Oak Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
70.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.0%

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

Oak Valley Languages Spoken at Home

Other
48.6%
Australian Indigenous
47.2%
Thai
4.2%

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

Oak Valley Employment

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Employed full-time
29.6% 21 people
Employed part-time
7.0% 5 people
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Not in labour force
63.4% 45 people

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

Oak Valley Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
45.5%
Postgraduate Degree
27.3%
Bachelor Degree
27.3%

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

Oak Valley Occupation

Professionals
60.9%
Managers
39.1%

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

Oak Valley Field of Study

Health
36.4%
Society & Culture
36.4%
Education
27.3%

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

Oak Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house
58.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
41.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Oak Valley Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
26.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
26.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
26.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Oak Valley Marital Status

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Married
43.8% 35
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Separated
5.0% 4
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Widowed
3.8% 3
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Never married
47.5% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Oak Valley Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
83.5%
English
6.3%
Irish
6.3%
German
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Oak Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Oak Valley Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.3% 10
No need for assistance
90.7% 97

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

Oak Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.4% 8
Not a volunteer
84.6% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Oak Valley How People Get to Work

Walked only
53.3%
Car (driver)
30.0%
Did not go to work
16.7%

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

Oak Valley Car Ownership

0 vehicles
25.0%
1 vehicle
60.0%
2 vehicles
15.0%

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

Oak Valley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
33.3%
2 bedrooms
40.7%
3 bedrooms
25.9%

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

Oak Valley Population Mobility

5.8%
moved in the last year
32.9%
moved in the last 5 years
39.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Oak Valley Indigenous Population

78.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
150
Indigenous residents
40
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Oak Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Diabetes
3

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

Oak Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
44.4%
$300-$399/wk
20.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Oak Valley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.1%
Couple — no children
32.8%
Couple — no children under 15
4.7%
One parent — children under 15
4.7%
One parent — no children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Oak Valley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 6
Did not provide
85.4% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Oak Valley Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Oak Valley When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
5

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

Oak Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
46.9%
5–14 hours
26.5%
15–29 hours
8.2%
Did not do domestic work
18.4%

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

Oak Valley Household Size

1 person
54.3%
2 persons
8.6%
3 persons
11.4%
4 persons
14.3%
6+ persons
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Oak Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
81
Moved — same area (SA2)
6
Moved from SA
4

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

Oak Valley Family Blending

Other couple — children only
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Oak Valley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Property Damage
2
Theft
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Oak Valley Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
avg ICSEA score
18
total students
Oak Valley Aboriginal School Government
Combined · R-12 · 18 students

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

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Oak Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

4%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $50/wk
Rent-to-Income 3.8%

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

If you earn X in Oak Valley

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $50/wk
Left after rent $1,262/wk
Rent share 3.8%

Oak Valley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Valley

What is the population of Oak Valley SA?

The population of Oak Valley SA is 96 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Oak Valley?

The median personal income in Oak Valley SA is $343 per week, or $17,836 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $725 per week.

How much is rent in Oak Valley?

Median rent in Oak Valley SA is $50 per week ($217 per month).Rent represents 3.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Oak Valley?

The median age in Oak Valley SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oak Valley a good suburb to live in?

Oak Valley is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 96.The median income is $343/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.8% 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: 41063. All dollar figures in AUD.