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Orroroo SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Orroroo SA is 578 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Orroroo is $554 per week ($28,808 per year). Median rent in Orroroo is $162 per week ($702 per month). Orroroo has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Orroroo has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Orroroo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orroroo is $650.

There were 1 recorded offences in Orroroo in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Orroroo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Orroroo Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$554/wk

$28,808 per year

#7677 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$162/wk

$702 per month

#8117 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$650/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Orroroo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (277) Female 52.0% (300)

Population Density

1.6

people per km²

578 people · 357.3 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,410

Family income/wk

Orroroo 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)

Orroroo Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

67.2% 129 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.8% 63 dwellings

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

Orroroo Country of Birth

Australia

98.8%

England

1.2%

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

Orroroo Religion

No Religion

37.5%

Catholic

21.1%

Uniting Church

14.9%

Anglican

9.9%

Not stated

9.1%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Baptist

2.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Orroroo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

28.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Orroroo Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

100.0%

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

Orroroo Employment

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Employed full-time

31.3% 140 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.3% 95 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.9% 13 people

🏠

Not in labour force

44.5% 199 people

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

Orroroo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

Postgraduate Degree

2.0%

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

Orroroo Occupation

Professionals

28.4%

Managers

19.1%

Community & Personal Service

17.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.9%

Labourers

8.5%

Clerical & Administrative

7.8%

Sales Workers

2.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.1%

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

Orroroo Field of Study

Engineering

25.6%

Health

17.8%

Education

15.5%

Society & Culture

12.4%

Management & Commerce

9.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.5%

Agriculture & Environment

7.8%

Architecture & Building

3.1%

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

Orroroo Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Orroroo Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

15.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Orroroo Marital Status

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Married

48.5% 239

↔️

Separated

1.8% 9

📋

Divorced

9.1% 45

🕊️

Widowed

15.0% 74

👤

Never married

25.6% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Orroroo Ancestry

English

37.1%

Australian

35.4%

German

8.3%

Irish

7.7%

Scottish

6.9%

Other

1.2%

Dutch

0.9%

Polish

0.7%

Welsh

0.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.4%

Italian

0.4%

Lebanese

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Orroroo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

48.8%

Secondary — Government

39.5%

Vocational Education

8.1%

Pre-school

3.5%

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

Orroroo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.3% 110

✅

No need for assistance

89.7% 955

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

Orroroo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

32.7% 146

—

Not a volunteer

67.3% 300

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Orroroo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

18.6%

$300-$449/mo

10.0%

$450-$599/mo

14.3%

$600-$799/mo

17.1%

$800-$999/mo

11.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Orroroo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.8%

Did not go to work

14.3%

Walked only

13.4%

Car (passenger)

2.2%

Truck

1.3%

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

Orroroo Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.0%

1 vehicle

31.8%

2 vehicles

32.3%

3 vehicles

15.7%

4+ vehicles

11.2%

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

Orroroo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.9%

2 bedrooms

17.6%

3 bedrooms

53.2%

4 bedrooms

21.8%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.4%

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

Orroroo Population Mobility

9.8%

moved in the last year

24.6%

moved in the last 5 years

5.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Orroroo Indigenous Population

0.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,081

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Orroroo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Orroroo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.9%

$1-$149/wk

7.2%

$150-$299/wk

11.7%

$300-$399/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,500+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Orroroo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.9%

Couple — no children

39.3%

Couple — no children under 15

13.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Orroroo Military Service

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Previously served

2.9% 13

👤

Never served

97.1% 435

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Orroroo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.6% 75

—

Did not provide

83.4% 377

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Orroroo Children Ever Born

No children

24.5%

1 child

4.3%

2 children

39.3%

3 children

20.9%

4 children

8.6%

5+ children

2.5%

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

Orroroo When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Orroroo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.9%

5–14 hours

28.9%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

26.0%

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

Orroroo Household Size

1 person

37.4%

2 persons

38.7%

3 persons

4.7%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

3.4%

6+ persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Orroroo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

477

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

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

Orroroo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Orroroo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Orroroo Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $966/wk

Median Rent $162/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

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

If you earn X in Orroroo

Your weekly income

≈ $4,186/month

Median rent $162/wk

Left after rent $804/wk

Rent share 16.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Peterborough (SA)

Income: $456/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $2/wk

Whyalla Stuart

Income: $502/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $2/wk

Orroroo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Bugle Ranges

Pop: 289 Income: $773/wk Rent: $268/wk

Forest Range

Pop: 290 Income: $892/wk Rent: $330/wk

Uleybury

Pop: 291 Income: $851/wk Rent: $470/wk

Wellington East

Pop: 291 Income: $678/wk Rent: $310/wk

Finniss

Pop: 293 Income: $700/wk Rent: $250/wk

Skye (SA)

Pop: 293 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $455/wk

Compare Orroroo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orroroo

What is the population of Orroroo SA?

The population of Orroroo SA is 578 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Orroroo is ranked #4,802 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Orroroo?

The median personal income in Orroroo SA is $554 per week, or $28,808 per year.The median household income is $966 per week.Family income is $1,410 per week.Orroroo is ranked #7,677 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Orroroo?

Median rent in Orroroo SA is $162 per week ($702 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Orroroo ranks #8,117 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Orroroo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Orroroo SA is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Orroroo?

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

Is Orroroo a good suburb to live in?

Orroroo is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 578.The median income is $554/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 41079. All dollar figures in AUD.