Suburbs Pekina

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Pekina SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pekina SA is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pekina is $514 per week ($26,728 per year). Pekina has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Pekina has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pekina is $1,272.

There were 3 recorded offences in Pekina in 2025-26, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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📍 Pekina, South Australia — 32.8359°S, 138.5136°E

Crime: Low Med High

Pekina Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Pekina Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$514/wk
$26,728 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,272/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.6 per bedroom

Pekina Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (37) Female 45.6% (31)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
70 people · 231.8 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,458
Family income/wk

Pekina Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pekina Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
84.2% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
15.8% 3 dwellings

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

Pekina Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Pekina Religion

Catholic
36.9%
Uniting Church
29.2%
No Religion
23.1%
Not stated
6.2%
Christian (other)
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pekina Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
24.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.4%

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

Pekina Employment

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Employed full-time
44.4% 28 people
⏰
Employed part-time
27.0% 17 people
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Not in labour force
28.6% 18 people

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

Pekina Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
45.0%
Bachelor Degree
35.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
20.0%

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

Pekina Occupation

Managers
41.2%
Community & Personal Service
35.3%
Professionals
23.5%

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

Pekina Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
35.0%
Education
35.0%
Health
15.0%
Management & Commerce
15.0%

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

Pekina Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pekina Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
25.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.0%
$4,000+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pekina Marital Status

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Married
76.0% 38
📋
Divorced
8.0% 4
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Never married
16.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pekina Ancestry

Australian
41.8%
English
27.8%
Irish
10.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.6%
German
6.3%
Scottish
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pekina School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
43.8%
Secondary — Government
37.5%
Pre-school
18.8%

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

Pekina Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
5.2% 7
✅
No need for assistance
94.8% 127

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

Pekina Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
50.0% 27
—
Not a volunteer
50.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pekina How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.3%
Walked only
22.7%

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

Pekina Car Ownership

2 vehicles
26.9%
3 vehicles
26.9%
4+ vehicles
46.2%

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

Pekina Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
51.9%
4 bedrooms
33.3%
6+ bedrooms
14.8%

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

Pekina Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
16.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pekina Indigenous Population

4.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
121
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pekina Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
4
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3

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

Pekina Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
30.2%
$150-$299/wk
9.3%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,500+/wk
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pekina Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.9%
Couple — no children
36.2%
Couple — no children under 15
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pekina Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.0% 9
—
Did not provide
82.0% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pekina Children Ever Born

No children
37.5%
2 children
62.5%

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

Pekina Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.4%
5–14 hours
27.8%
15–29 hours
11.1%
30+ hours
18.5%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

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

Pekina Household Size

1 person
34.4%
2 persons
28.1%
3 persons
18.8%
4 persons
9.4%
6+ persons
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pekina Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pekina Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault
3

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024
2025

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

Pekina Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,124/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 Pekina

≈ $4,871/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,124/wk
Rent share —

Pekina vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Beltana
Pop: 35 Income: $515/wk
Blackford
Pop: 35 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $150/wk
Caurnamont
Pop: 35 Income: $433/wk Rent: $46/wk
Coles
Pop: 35 Income: $900/wk Rent: $115/wk
Greenways
Pop: 35 Income: $966/wk Rent: $155/wk
Peebinga
Pop: 35 Income: $818/wk Rent: $26/wk

Compare Pekina

Pekina vs Beltana →Pekina vs Blackford →Pekina vs Caurnamont →Pekina vs Coles →

Frequently Asked Questions About Pekina

What is the population of Pekina SA?

The population of Pekina SA is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Pekina?

The median personal income in Pekina SA is $514 per week, or $26,728 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Pekina?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pekina SA is $1,272. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pekina?

The median age in Pekina SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pekina a good suburb to live in?

Pekina is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 70.The median income is $514/wk, which is below 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: 41129. All dollar figures in AUD.