South Australia · Suburb Profile

Oodnadatta SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Oodnadatta SA is 102 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Oodnadatta is $322 per week ($16,744 per year). Median rent in Oodnadatta is $73 per week ($316 per month). Oodnadatta has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Oodnadatta has a population density of 11.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

There were 3 recorded offences in Oodnadatta in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Oodnadatta Population

residents (Census 2021)

Oodnadatta Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$322/wk

$16,744 per year

#8833 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$73/wk

$316 per month

#8763 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

Oodnadatta Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (51) Female 51.0% (53)

Population Density

11.3

people per km²

102 people · 9.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$669

Family income/wk

Oodnadatta Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Oodnadatta Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Oodnadatta Religion

No Religion

55.4%

Not stated

16.1%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

11.6%

Other Religions Tot

11.6%

Anglican

2.7%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Oodnadatta Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

27.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

20.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.5%

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

Oodnadatta Languages Spoken at Home

Other

55.6%

Australian Indigenous

44.4%

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

Oodnadatta Employment

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Employed full-time

28.1% 18 people

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Employed part-time

15.6% 10 people

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Unemployed

7.8% 5 people

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Not in labour force

48.4% 31 people

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

Oodnadatta Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.5%

Certificate III/IV

30.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.1%

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

Oodnadatta Occupation

Professionals

31.6%

Managers

26.3%

Community & Personal Service

26.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.8%

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

Oodnadatta Field of Study

Management & Commerce

35.3%

Education

29.4%

Health

17.6%

Society & Culture

17.6%

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

Oodnadatta Dwelling Types

Separate house

77.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Oodnadatta Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

31.3%

$650-$799/wk

25.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

25.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Oodnadatta Marital Status

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Married

44.2% 34

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Separated

9.1% 7

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Divorced

5.2% 4

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Never married

41.6% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Oodnadatta Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

75.3%

English

12.9%

Irish

5.4%

Scottish

3.2%

Other

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Oodnadatta School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

75.0%

Pre-school

25.0%

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

Oodnadatta Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 162

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

Oodnadatta Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.9% 7

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Not a volunteer

89.1% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Oodnadatta How People Get to Work

Walked only

47.8%

Car (driver)

34.8%

Car (passenger)

17.4%

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

Oodnadatta Car Ownership

0 vehicles

48.3%

1 vehicle

24.1%

2 vehicles

27.6%

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

Oodnadatta Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

15.2%

2 bedrooms

18.2%

3 bedrooms

57.6%

4 bedrooms

9.1%

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

Oodnadatta Population Mobility

21.7%

moved in the last year

37.5%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Oodnadatta Indigenous Population

79.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

131

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Oodnadatta Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Oodnadatta Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

13.4%

$150-$299/wk

38.8%

$400-$499/wk

9.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Oodnadatta Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.7%

Couple — no children

17.0%

One parent — children under 15

15.1%

One parent — no children under 15

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Oodnadatta Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 9

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Did not provide

87.0% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Oodnadatta Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

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

Oodnadatta Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

14.3%

15–29 hours

4.8%

30+ hours

4.8%

Did not do domestic work

57.1%

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

Oodnadatta Household Size

1 person

42.9%

2 persons

17.1%

3 persons

25.7%

4 persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Oodnadatta Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

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

Oodnadatta Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Oodnadatta Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Oodnadatta Schools

schools nearby

government

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avg ICSEA score

total students

Oodnadatta Aboriginal School Government

Combined · R-12 · 16 students

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

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Oodnadatta Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $668/wk

Median Rent $73/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.9%

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

If you earn X in Oodnadatta

Your weekly income

≈ $2,895/month

Median rent $73/wk

Left after rent $595/wk

Rent share 10.9%

Oodnadatta vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Buchanan (SA)

Pop: 51 Income: $412/wk Rent: $250/wk

Carrieton

Pop: 51 Income: $716/wk Rent: $120/wk

Erith

Pop: 51 Income: $900/wk Rent: $100/wk

Marama

Pop: 51 Income: $450/wk

Myponga Beach

Pop: 51 Income: $866/wk

Pinkawillinie

Pop: 51 Income: $746/wk Rent: $80/wk

Compare Oodnadatta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oodnadatta

What is the population of Oodnadatta SA?

The population of Oodnadatta SA is 102 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.3 people per km².Oodnadatta is ranked #8,876 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Oodnadatta?

The median personal income in Oodnadatta SA is $322 per week, or $16,744 per year.The median household income is $668 per week.Family income is $669 per week.Oodnadatta is ranked #8,833 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Oodnadatta?

Median rent in Oodnadatta SA is $73 per week ($316 per month).Rent represents 10.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Oodnadatta ranks #8,763 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Oodnadatta?

The median age in Oodnadatta SA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Oodnadatta a good suburb to live in?

Oodnadatta is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 102.The median income is $322/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.9% 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: 41078. All dollar figures in AUD.