South Australia · Suburb Profile

Perponda SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Perponda SA is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Perponda is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Perponda is $165 per week ($715 per month). Perponda has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Perponda has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Perponda is $720.

There were 1 recorded offences in Perponda in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Perponda Population

residents (Census 2021)

Perponda Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$669/wk

$34,788 per year

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Median Rent

$165/wk

$715 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$720/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Perponda Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (24) Female 50.0% (24)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

45 people · 335.0 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,624

Family income/wk

Perponda Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

20-24

25-29

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Perponda Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.3% 7 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.7% 5 dwellings

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

Perponda Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Perponda Religion

No Religion

55.1%

Uniting Church

16.3%

Anglican

8.2%

Catholic

8.2%

Lutheran

6.1%

Not stated

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Perponda Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

27.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.3%

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

Perponda Employment

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Employed full-time

87.0% 20 people

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Employed part-time

13.0% 3 people

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

Perponda Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Perponda Occupation

Managers

37.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

31.3%

Community & Personal Service

31.3%

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

Perponda Field of Study

Engineering

57.1%

Society & Culture

42.9%

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

Perponda Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Perponda Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

35.7%

$400-$499/wk

21.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

21.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Perponda Marital Status

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Married

66.7% 24

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Never married

33.3% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Perponda Ancestry

English

56.1%

Irish

15.8%

Australian

12.3%

German

10.5%

Scottish

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Perponda School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

62.5%

Secondary — Government

37.5%

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

Perponda Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

10.2% 9

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No need for assistance

89.8% 79

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

Perponda Volunteering

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Volunteer

48.6% 17

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Not a volunteer

51.4% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Perponda How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Walked only

33.3%

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

Perponda Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.7%

2 vehicles

26.1%

3 vehicles

34.8%

4+ vehicles

17.4%

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

Perponda Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.6%

3 bedrooms

64.7%

5 bedrooms

17.6%

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

Perponda Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

22.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

81.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Perponda Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Perponda Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Perponda Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

45.5%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Perponda Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.3%

Couple — no children

45.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Perponda Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.8% 6

—

Did not provide

81.3% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Perponda Children Ever Born

1 child

50.0%

4 children

50.0%

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

Perponda Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.1%

5–14 hours

44.4%

15–29 hours

11.1%

30+ hours

22.2%

Did not do domestic work

11.1%

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

Perponda Household Size

1 person

52.6%

2 persons

26.3%

3 persons

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Perponda Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Perponda Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Perponda Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter

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

Perponda Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,124/wk

Median Rent $165/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.7%

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

If you earn X in Perponda

Your weekly income

≈ $4,871/month

Median rent $165/wk

Left after rent $959/wk

Rent share 14.7%

Perponda vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Barunga Gap

Pop: 23 Income: $949/wk

Bungaree (SA)

Pop: 23 Income: $899/wk Rent: $350/wk

Hanson

Pop: 23 Income: $450/wk Rent: $208/wk

Huddleston

Pop: 23 Income: $725/wk Rent: $50/wk

Inkerman (SA)

Pop: 23 Income: $875/wk Rent: $50/wk

Karcultaby

Pop: 23 Income: $575/wk Rent: $95/wk

Compare Perponda

Perponda vs Barunga Gap →Perponda vs Bungaree (SA) →Perponda vs Hanson →Perponda vs Huddleston →

Frequently Asked Questions About Perponda

What is the population of Perponda SA?

The population of Perponda SA is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Perponda?

The median personal income in Perponda SA is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in Perponda?

Median rent in Perponda SA is $165 per week ($715 per month).Rent represents 14.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Perponda?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Perponda SA is $720. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Perponda?

The median age in Perponda SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Perponda a good suburb to live in?

Perponda is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 45.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.7% 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: 41142. All dollar figures in AUD.