South Australia · Suburb Profile

Owen SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Owen SA is 509 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Owen is $494 per week ($25,688 per year). Median rent in Owen is $220 per week ($953 per month). Owen has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Owen has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Owen is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Owen is $964.

There were 7 recorded offences in Owen in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Owen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Owen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$494/wk

$25,688 per year

#8249 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$964/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Owen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (265) Female 48.2% (247)

Population Density

4.0

people per km²

509 people · 127.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Owen 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Owen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.4% 69 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.6% 90 dwellings

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

Owen Country of Birth

Australia

92.6%

England

6.2%

Germany

1.2%

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

Owen Religion

No Religion

52.7%

Uniting Church

13.8%

Catholic

13.2%

Anglican

6.8%

Not stated

6.4%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Lutheran

3.2%

Church Christ

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Owen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.5%

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

Owen Employment

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Employed full-time

29.4% 111 people

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Employed part-time

22.8% 86 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 9 people

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Not in labour force

45.4% 171 people

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

Owen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Bachelor Degree

11.6%

Certificate I/II

4.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

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

Owen Occupation

Community & Personal Service

22.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.1%

Managers

15.2%

Labourers

13.3%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Professionals

10.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.5%

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

Owen Field of Study

Engineering

26.5%

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Education

14.3%

Health

11.2%

Agriculture & Environment

10.2%

Society & Culture

9.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.1%

Architecture & Building

4.1%

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

Owen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Owen Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

13.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Owen Marital Status

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Married

45.9% 188

↔️

Separated

4.9% 20

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Divorced

12.0% 49

🕊️

Widowed

3.4% 14

👤

Never married

33.9% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Owen Ancestry

Australian

35.9%

English

35.4%

Irish

8.9%

German

7.3%

Scottish

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Italian

1.2%

Maltese

1.2%

Dutch

1.0%

Other

1.0%

Maori

0.6%

Croatian

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Owen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.7%

Secondary — Government

27.4%

Vocational Education

12.3%

Pre-school

9.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.7%

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

Owen Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.2% 71

✅

No need for assistance

92.8% 911

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

Owen Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.9% 112

—

Not a volunteer

72.1% 289

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Owen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.9%

$300-$449/mo

3.9%

$450-$599/mo

9.1%

$600-$799/mo

14.3%

$800-$999/mo

20.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

3.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Owen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.3%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Walked only

7.5%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

Truck

2.1%

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

Owen Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.0%

1 vehicle

28.8%

2 vehicles

39.4%

3 vehicles

18.7%

4+ vehicles

11.1%

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

Owen Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.6%

2 bedrooms

11.2%

3 bedrooms

52.0%

4 bedrooms

29.6%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Owen Population Mobility

9.7%

moved in the last year

29.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Owen Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

956

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Owen Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Stroke

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

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

Owen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

9.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.4%

$400-$499/wk

9.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Owen Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.7%

Couple — no children

32.0%

One parent — children under 15

14.2%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Owen Military Service

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Previously served

4.9% 20

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Never served

95.1% 386

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Owen Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.1% 59

—

Did not provide

84.9% 333

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Owen Children Ever Born

No children

21.3%

1 child

1.8%

2 children

39.0%

3 children

28.7%

4 children

9.1%

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

Owen When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Owen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

33.0%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

13.3%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

Owen Household Size

1 person

26.4%

2 persons

41.0%

3 persons

7.5%

4 persons

14.6%

5 persons

6.1%

6+ persons

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Owen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

445

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

Moved from overseas

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

Owen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.4%

Blended family — no other children

9.3%

Intact family — other children present

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Owen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Theft

Assault

Break & Enter

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Owen Schools

schools nearby

government

1053

avg ICSEA score

total students

Owen Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 36 students

1053

ICSEA

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

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Owen Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,086/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Owen

Your weekly income

≈ $4,706/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $866/wk

Rent share 20.3%

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Owen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Light Pass

Pop: 256 Income: $821/wk Rent: $250/wk

Coobowie

Pop: 258 Income: $557/wk Rent: $200/wk

Jervois

Pop: 258 Income: $612/wk Rent: $243/wk

Spalding (SA)

Pop: 260 Income: $578/wk Rent: $155/wk

Yatala Vale

Pop: 260 Income: $844/wk Rent: $370/wk

Kaltjiti

Pop: 261 Income: $336/wk Rent: $90/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Owen

What is the population of Owen SA?

The population of Owen SA is 509 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.0 people per km².Owen is ranked #5,000 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Owen?

The median personal income in Owen SA is $494 per week, or $25,688 per year.The median household income is $1,086 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Owen is ranked #8,249 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Owen?

Median rent in Owen SA is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Owen ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Owen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Owen SA is $964. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Owen?

The median age in Owen SA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Owen a good suburb to live in?

Owen is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 509.The median income is $494/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 41085. All dollar figures in AUD.