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Olympic Dam SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Olympic Dam SA is 308 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Olympic Dam is $2,212 per week ($115,024 per year). Olympic Dam has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Olympic Dam has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Olympic Dam is Brazil. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot.

There were 3 recorded offences in Olympic Dam in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Olympic Dam Population

residents (Census 2021)

Olympic Dam Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$2,212/wk

$115,024 per year

#10 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

#8863 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 1

Olympic Dam Demographics

Gender Split

Male 82.7% (253) Female 17.3% (53)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

308 people · 284.5 km²

Households

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

Family income/wk

Olympic Dam Age Distribution

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Olympic Dam Country of Birth

Australia

91.0%

Brazil

2.3%

England

2.3%

India

2.3%

Indonesia

2.3%

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

Olympic Dam Religion

No Religion

36.3%

Not stated

36.3%

Catholic

16.6%

Anglican

3.4%

Hinduism

2.4%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Lutheran

1.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Olympic Dam Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

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

Olympic Dam Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

37.0%

SAL Tagalog

26.1%

SAL Indon

15.2%

SAL Filipin

13.0%

Other

8.7%

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

Olympic Dam Employment

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Employed full-time

90.1% 163 people

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Employed part-time

7.7% 14 people

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Not in labour force

2.2% 4 people

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

Olympic Dam Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.1%

Bachelor Degree

25.4%

Postgraduate Degree

9.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.7%

Certificate I/II

5.6%

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

Olympic Dam Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

37.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

19.4%

Professionals

18.6%

Labourers

14.7%

Managers

6.2%

Community & Personal Service

3.9%

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

Olympic Dam Field of Study

Engineering

51.6%

Management & Commerce

9.0%

Architecture & Building

9.0%

Society & Culture

7.4%

Health

6.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.7%

Education

4.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

2.5%

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

Olympic Dam Marital Status

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Married

34.9% 106

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Separated

3.6% 11

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Divorced

8.2% 25

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Never married

53.3% 162

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Olympic Dam Ancestry

English

31.3%

Australian

22.6%

Other

9.8%

Irish

7.9%

German

6.4%

Filipino

5.7%

Scottish

4.9%

Italian

3.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Maltese

1.9%

Maori

1.9%

Chinese

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Olympic Dam School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

100.0%

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

Olympic Dam Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 403

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

Olympic Dam Volunteering

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Volunteer

9.8% 19

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Not a volunteer

90.2% 175

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Olympic Dam How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

35.4%

Bus

34.9%

Walked only

11.4%

Car (passenger)

8.0%

Other

8.0%

Did not go to work

2.3%

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

Olympic Dam Population Mobility

42.1%

moved in the last year

59.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Olympic Dam Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

399

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Olympic Dam Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Mental health

Heart disease

Diabetes

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

Olympic Dam Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

33.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.7%

$3,500+/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Olympic Dam Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 5

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Never served

97.4% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Olympic Dam Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

6.2% 12

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Did not provide

93.8% 183

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Olympic Dam Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Olympic Dam When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

2021

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

Olympic Dam Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.1%

5–14 hours

18.8%

15–29 hours

2.1%

30+ hours

4.7%

Did not do domestic work

60.2%

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

Olympic Dam Where Residents Moved From

Same address

121

Moved from SA

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Olympic Dam Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Olympic Dam Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Olympic Dam

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,625/wk

Rent share —

Olympic Dam vs State & National Average

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

Second Valley

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

Wool Bay

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

Cowirra

Pop: 155 Income: $497/wk Rent: $200/wk

Cross Roads (SA)

Pop: 155 Income: $454/wk Rent: $225/wk

Mount Jagged

Pop: 155 Income: $814/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Olympic Dam

What is the population of Olympic Dam SA?

The population of Olympic Dam SA is 308 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Olympic Dam is ranked #5,963 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Olympic Dam?

The median personal income in Olympic Dam SA is $2,212 per week, or $115,024 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Olympic Dam is ranked #10 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

What is the median age in Olympic Dam?

The median age in Olympic Dam SA is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Olympic Dam a good suburb to live in?

Olympic Dam is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 308.The median income is $2,212/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 41074. All dollar figures in AUD.