Osborne SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Osborne SA is 1,951 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Osborne is $647 per week ($33,644 per year). Median rent in Osborne is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Osborne has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Osborne has a population density of 1371.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Osborne is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Osborne is $1,468.

There were 77 recorded offences in Osborne in 2025-26, a rate of 39 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (26 offences).

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Osborne Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Osborne Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$647/wk
$33,644 per year
#6337 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,468/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Osborne Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (925) Female 52.6% (1,025)

Population Density

1371.7
people per km²
1,951 people · 1.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,676
Family income/wk

Osborne 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)

Osborne Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
40.6% 220 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
59.4% 322 dwellings

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

Osborne Country of Birth

Australia
88.5%
England
8.6%
Germany
1.0%
Croatia
0.8%
Bosnia & Herzegovina
0.7%
India
0.4%

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

Osborne Religion

No Religion
56.4%
Catholic
18.6%
Anglican
8.7%
Uniting Church
5.6%
Not stated
4.8%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Baptist
2.0%
Pentecostal
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Osborne Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.0%

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

Osborne Languages Spoken at Home

Other
26.4%
IAL Punjabi
17.0%
Greek
15.1%
Serbian
13.2%
Turkish
9.4%
SAL Tot
7.5%
Croatian
5.7%
Italian
5.7%

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

Osborne Employment

💼
Employed full-time
35.0% 536 people
Employed part-time
18.9% 290 people
🔍
Unemployed
5.2% 80 people
🏠
Not in labour force
40.8% 625 people

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

Osborne Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.7%
Bachelor Degree
18.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.0%
Postgraduate Degree
4.8%
Certificate I/II
3.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.5%

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

Osborne Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
20.6%
Professionals
19.9%
Community & Personal Service
15.8%
Clerical & Administrative
14.7%
Managers
10.6%
Labourers
8.3%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.8%

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

Osborne Field of Study

Engineering
20.9%
Management & Commerce
19.4%
Society & Culture
16.5%
Health
14.4%
Education
8.9%
Architecture & Building
6.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.7%
Information Technology
2.9%
Creative Arts
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.0%

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

Osborne Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Osborne Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.4%
$400-$499/wk
10.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.2%
$4,000+/wk
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Osborne Marital Status

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Married
37.2% 599
↔️
Separated
4.6% 74
📋
Divorced
12.7% 205
🕊️
Widowed
5.9% 95
👤
Never married
39.6% 638

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Osborne Ancestry

English
34.6%
Australian
27.6%
Scottish
7.5%
Irish
7.0%
Other
6.3%
German
5.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.2%
Italian
2.5%
Polish
1.6%
Dutch
1.1%
Greek
1.1%
Welsh
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Osborne School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
35.8%
Secondary — Government
19.8%
Vocational Education
14.2%
Pre-school
11.0%
Primary — Catholic
8.4%
Secondary — Catholic
5.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
3.2%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
2.3%

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

Osborne Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.4% 313
No need for assistance
91.6% 3,419

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

Osborne Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
13.3% 207
Not a volunteer
86.7% 1,355

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Osborne Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
2.0%
$600-$799/mo
6.9%
$800-$999/mo
6.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Osborne How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.7%
Did not go to work
11.4%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Train
2.8%
Walked only
1.5%
Other
0.9%
Bus
0.9%
Truck
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%

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

Osborne Car Ownership

0 vehicles
11.5%
1 vehicle
37.8%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3 vehicles
9.6%
4+ vehicles
5.4%

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

Osborne Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.0%
2 bedrooms
18.6%
3 bedrooms
66.5%
4 bedrooms
10.3%
5 bedrooms
1.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Osborne Population Mobility

11.5%
moved in the last year
35.0%
moved in the last 5 years
8.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Osborne Indigenous Population

5.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
214
Indigenous residents
3,586
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Osborne Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
238
Arthritis
107
Asthma
102
Diabetes
77
Heart disease
66
Lung condition
53
Stroke
36
Cancer
29
Kidney disease
18
Dementia
8

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

Osborne Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
8.1%
$300-$399/wk
6.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Osborne Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
31.9%
Couple — no children
26.2%
Couple — no children under 15
15.8%
One parent — children under 15
15.0%
One parent — no children under 15
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Osborne Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.5% 8
🏅
Previously served
2.8% 43
👤
Never served
96.7% 1,512

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Osborne Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 221
Did not provide
85.8% 1,334

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Osborne Children Ever Born

No children
29.8%
1 child
17.7%
2 children
27.8%
3 children
15.7%
4 children
6.7%
5+ children
2.3%

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

Osborne When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951–1960
31
1961–1970
65
1971–1980
23
1981–1990
31
1991–2000
38
2001–2010
63
2011–2015
30
2016
5
2017
8
2019
12
2020
5

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

Osborne Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.9%
5–14 hours
29.1%
15–29 hours
12.6%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
30.9%

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

Osborne Household Size

1 person
29.7%
2 persons
34.3%
3 persons
17.7%
4 persons
13.4%
5 persons
3.2%
6+ persons
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Osborne Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,649
Moved from SA
132
Moved — same area (SA2)
42
Moved from NSW
9
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from WA
3
Moved from NT
3

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

Osborne Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
85.5%
Step family — no other children
7.5%
Blended family — no other children
4.0%
Other couple — children only
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Osborne Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 77 total

Theft
26
Assault
19
Property Damage
18
Break & Enter
9
Fraud
4
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Osborne Schools

5
schools nearby
4
government
987
avg ICSEA score
1,695
total students
Our Lady of the Visitation School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 320 students
1026
ICSEA
Largs Bay School Government
Primary · R-6 · 418 students
1018
ICSEA
Adelaide West Special Education Centre Government
Combined · U · 79 students
989
ICSEA
North Haven School Government
Primary · R-6 · 249 students
985
ICSEA
Ocean View P-12 College Government
Combined · U, R-12 · 629 students
918
ICSEA

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

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Osborne Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,336/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.5%

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

If you earn X in Osborne

≈ $5,789/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,036/wk
Rent share 22.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Osborne vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Osborne

What is the population of Osborne SA?

The population of Osborne SA is 1,951 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1371.7 people per km².Osborne is ranked #3,067 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Osborne?

The median personal income in Osborne SA is $647 per week, or $33,644 per year.The median household income is $1,336 per week.Family income is $1,676 per week.Osborne is ranked #6,337 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Osborne?

Median rent in Osborne SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Osborne ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Osborne?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Osborne SA is $1,468. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Osborne?

The median age in Osborne SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Osborne a good suburb to live in?

Osborne is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,951.The median income is $647/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% 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: 41080. All dollar figures in AUD.