Suburbs Pike River

South Australia · Suburb Profile

Pike River SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pike River SA is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pike River is $857 per week ($44,564 per year). Median rent in Pike River is $70 per week ($303 per month). Pike River has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Pike River has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pike River is $1,084.

There were 3 recorded offences in Pike River in 2025-26, a rate of 58 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

Pike River Map

📍
Loading map…

📍 Pike River, South Australia — 34.2715°S, 140.7630°E

Crime: Low Med High

Pike River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Pike River Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$857/wk
$44,564 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$70/wk
$303 per month
👤
Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,084/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pike River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.0% (33) Female 45.0% (27)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
52 people · 121.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,624
Family income/wk

Pike River Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
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)

Pike River Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
55.6% 10 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
44.4% 8 dwellings

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

Pike River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Pike River Religion

Catholic
25.9%
No Religion
24.1%
Lutheran
20.7%
Uniting Church
8.6%
Christian (other)
5.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.2%
Othr Rel Sikhism
5.2%
Other Religions Tot
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pike River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.3%

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

Pike River Employment

💼
Employed full-time
51.2% 21 people
⏰
Employed part-time
14.6% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
34.1% 14 people

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

Pike River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
34.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.4%

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

Pike River Occupation

Managers
47.4%
Clerical & Administrative
31.6%
Labourers
21.1%

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

Pike River Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
62.5%
Management & Commerce
37.5%

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

Pike River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pike River Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
33.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
41.7%
$4,000+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pike River Marital Status

💍
Married
66.0% 31
👤
Never married
34.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pike River Ancestry

English
29.0%
Australian
27.4%
Italian
17.7%
German
16.1%
Filipino
4.8%
Other
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pike River School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
55.6%
Secondary — Government
44.4%

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

Pike River Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
5.5% 6
✅
No need for assistance
94.5% 103

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

Pike River Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
16.3% 7
—
Not a volunteer
83.7% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pike River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pike River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.6%
Walked only
30.4%

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

Pike River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.8%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3 vehicles
11.1%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

Pike River Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
29.4%
4 bedrooms
41.2%
5 bedrooms
29.4%

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

Pike River Population Mobility

7.8%
moved in the last year
6.0%
moved in the last 5 years
71.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pike River Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
108
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pike River Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
7
Arthritis
6
Diabetes
5
Mental health
5

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

Pike River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.2%
$1-$149/wk
10.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.5%
$3,500+/wk
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pike River Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.8%
Couple — children under 15
38.8%
Couple — no children under 15
20.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pike River Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
22.9% 11
—
Did not provide
77.1% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pike River When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1971–1980
3

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

Pike River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.6%
5–14 hours
30.6%
15–29 hours
12.2%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
14.3%

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

Pike River Household Size

1 person
23.5%
2 persons
29.4%
4 persons
47.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pike River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pike River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2025

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

Pike River Rent Prices & Affordability

4%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $70/wk
Rent-to-Income 3.7%

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

If you earn X in Pike River

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $70/wk
Left after rent $1,805/wk
Rent share 3.7%

Pike River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Chapman Bore
Pop: 26 Income: $389/wk Rent: $230/wk
Charra
Pop: 26 Income: $1,125/wk
Mambray Creek
Pop: 26 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $169/wk
Muloorina
Pop: 26 Income: $900/wk Rent: $85/wk
Nepabunna
Pop: 26 Income: $325/wk Rent: $100/wk
The Gap (SA)
Pop: 26 Income: $725/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Pike River

Pike River vs Chapman Bore →Pike River vs Charra →Pike River vs Mambray Creek →Pike River vs Muloorina →

Frequently Asked Questions About Pike River

What is the population of Pike River SA?

The population of Pike River SA is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Pike River?

The median personal income in Pike River SA is $857 per week, or $44,564 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,624 per week.

How much is rent in Pike River?

Median rent in Pike River SA is $70 per week ($303 per month).Rent represents 3.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Pike River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pike River SA is $1,084. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pike River?

The median age in Pike River SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pike River a good suburb to live in?

Pike River is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 52.The median income is $857/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices 🌆 Adelaide Cost of Living

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41152. All dollar figures in AUD.