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Petwood SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Petwood, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Petwood SA is 90 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Petwood is $825 per week ($42,900 per year). Median rent in Petwood is $248 per week ($1,075 per month). Petwood has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Petwood has a population density of 5.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Petwood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (86% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Petwood is $1,525.
There were 1 recorded offences in Petwood in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).
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Petwood Population
Petwood Median Income & Rent
Petwood Demographics
Gender Split
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Petwood Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Petwood Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Petwood Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Petwood Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Petwood Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Petwood Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Petwood Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Petwood Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Petwood Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Petwood Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Petwood Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Petwood Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Petwood Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Petwood School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Petwood Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Petwood Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Petwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Petwood How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Petwood Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Petwood Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Petwood Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Petwood Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Petwood Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Petwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Petwood Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Petwood Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Petwood Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Petwood When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Petwood Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Petwood Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Petwood Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Petwood Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Petwood Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Petwood Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Petwood
What is the population of Petwood SA?
The population of Petwood SA is 90 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².
What is the median income in Petwood?
The median personal income in Petwood SA is $825 per week, or $42,900 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.
How much is rent in Petwood?
Median rent in Petwood SA is $248 per week ($1,075 per month).Rent represents 13.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Petwood?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Petwood SA is $1,525. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Petwood?
The median age in Petwood SA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Petwood a good suburb to live in?
Petwood is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 90.The median income is $825/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41148. All dollar figures in AUD.