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Pinkerton Plains SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pinkerton Plains SA is 74 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pinkerton Plains is $949 per week ($49,348 per year). Median rent in Pinkerton Plains is $200 per week ($867 per month). Pinkerton Plains has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Pinkerton Plains has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (74% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pinkerton Plains is $1,664.

There were 1 recorded offences in Pinkerton Plains in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Pinkerton Plains Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pinkerton Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$949/wk

$49,348 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,664/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Pinkerton Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 63.0% (46) Female 37.0% (27)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

74 people · 64.5 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,083

Family income/wk

Pinkerton Plains Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pinkerton Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.0% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.0% 10 dwellings

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

Pinkerton Plains Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Pinkerton Plains Religion

No Religion

74.0%

Catholic

11.0%

Uniting Church

9.6%

Anglican

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pinkerton Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

10.6%

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

Pinkerton Plains Employment

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Employed full-time

62.0% 31 people

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Employed part-time

30.0% 15 people

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Not in labour force

8.0% 4 people

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

Pinkerton Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.6%

Bachelor Degree

24.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.2%

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

Pinkerton Plains Occupation

Managers

47.6%

Professionals

33.3%

Labourers

19.0%

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

Pinkerton Plains Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

27.8%

Health

27.8%

Engineering

22.2%

Management & Commerce

22.2%

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

Pinkerton Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pinkerton Plains Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

35.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

28.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pinkerton Plains Marital Status

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Married

72.7% 40

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Never married

27.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pinkerton Plains Ancestry

Australian

38.6%

English

32.7%

German

10.9%

Scottish

8.9%

Irish

5.9%

South African

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pinkerton Plains School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

61.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

38.5%

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

Pinkerton Plains Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.3% 6

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No need for assistance

95.7% 132

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

Pinkerton Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.6% 16

—

Not a volunteer

72.4% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pinkerton Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

55.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pinkerton Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.7%

Walked only

23.3%

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

Pinkerton Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.5%

2 vehicles

37.5%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

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

Pinkerton Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.7%

3 bedrooms

29.2%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

5 bedrooms

20.8%

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

Pinkerton Plains Population Mobility

7.5%

moved in the last year

25.7%

moved in the last 5 years

80.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pinkerton Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

129

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pinkerton Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Pinkerton Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

27.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pinkerton Plains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.2%

Couple — no children

29.5%

Couple — no children under 15

16.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pinkerton Plains Military Service

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Previously served

7.3% 4

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Never served

92.7% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pinkerton Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.8% 8

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Did not provide

85.2% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pinkerton Plains Children Ever Born

No children

30.0%

3 children

70.0%

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

Pinkerton Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.2%

5–14 hours

36.5%

15–29 hours

13.5%

30+ hours

15.4%

Did not do domestic work

15.4%

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

Pinkerton Plains Household Size

1 person

15.4%

2 persons

34.6%

4 persons

38.5%

5 persons

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pinkerton Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pinkerton Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2025

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

Pinkerton Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,937/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.3%

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

If you earn X in Pinkerton Plains

Your weekly income

≈ $8,394/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,737/wk

Rent share 10.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Penola

Income: $804/wk Rent: $198/wk Save: $2/wk

Pinkerton Plains vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Annadale

Pop: 37 Income: $425/wk

Chandada

Pop: 37 Income: $900/wk Rent: $50/wk

Ettrick (SA)

Pop: 37 Income: $425/wk Rent: $150/wk

Karatta

Pop: 37 Income: $604/wk Rent: $135/wk

Markaranka

Pop: 37 Income: $787/wk Rent: $130/wk

Mount Damper

Pop: 37 Income: $850/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pinkerton Plains

What is the population of Pinkerton Plains SA?

The population of Pinkerton Plains SA is 74 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Pinkerton Plains?

The median personal income in Pinkerton Plains SA is $949 per week, or $49,348 per year.The median household income is $1,937 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

How much is rent in Pinkerton Plains?

Median rent in Pinkerton Plains SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 10.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Pinkerton Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pinkerton Plains SA is $1,664. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pinkerton Plains?

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

Is Pinkerton Plains a good suburb to live in?

Pinkerton Plains is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 74.The median income is $949/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.3% 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: 41161. All dollar figures in AUD.