South Australia · Suburb Profile

Polish Hill River SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Polish Hill River SA is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Polish Hill River is $1,187 per week ($61,724 per year). Median rent in Polish Hill River is $200 per week ($867 per month). Polish Hill River has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Polish Hill River has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (34% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Polish Hill River in 2024-25, a rate of 53 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

Polish Hill River Map

📍

Loading map…

Polish Hill River Population

residents (Census 2021)

Polish Hill River Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,187/wk

$61,724 per year

🏠

Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

👤

Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Polish Hill River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (19) Female 47.2% (17)

Population Density

2.0

people per km²

38 people · 18.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,750

Family income/wk

Polish Hill River Age Distribution

10-14

30-34

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Polish Hill River Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

62.5% 5 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

37.5% 3 dwellings

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

Polish Hill River Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Polish Hill River Religion

Anglican

34.2%

No Religion

31.6%

Catholic

23.7%

Not stated

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Polish Hill River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

28.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

10.7%

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

Polish Hill River Employment

💼

Employed full-time

36.8% 14 people

⏰

Employed part-time

34.2% 13 people

🏠

Not in labour force

28.9% 11 people

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

Polish Hill River Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

100.0%

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

Polish Hill River Occupation

Managers

100.0%

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

Polish Hill River Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Polish Hill River Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Polish Hill River Marital Status

💍

Married

67.6% 23

🕊️

Widowed

8.8% 3

👤

Never married

23.5% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Polish Hill River Ancestry

English

48.0%

Australian

38.0%

Scottish

8.0%

Irish

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Polish Hill River Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 69

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

Polish Hill River Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

58.1% 18

—

Not a volunteer

41.9% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Polish Hill River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Polish Hill River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Polish Hill River Car Ownership

2 vehicles

35.7%

3 vehicles

35.7%

4+ vehicles

28.6%

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

Polish Hill River Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

25.0%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

5 bedrooms

25.0%

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

Polish Hill River Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

17.1%

moved in the last 5 years

64.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Polish Hill River Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Polish Hill River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.4%

$150-$299/wk

15.4%

$300-$399/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Polish Hill River Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.1%

Couple — no children under 15

23.5%

One parent — children under 15

17.6%

Couple — children under 15

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Polish Hill River Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.4% 3

—

Did not provide

90.6% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Polish Hill River Children Ever Born

2 children

33.3%

3 children

41.7%

4 children

25.0%

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

Polish Hill River When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Polish Hill River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

42.1%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

7.9%

30+ hours

15.8%

Did not do domestic work

7.9%

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

Polish Hill River Household Size

2 persons

53.3%

3 persons

20.0%

4 persons

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Polish Hill River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Polish Hill River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft

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

Polish Hill River Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,750/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.3%

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

If you earn X in Polish Hill River

Your weekly income

≈ $11,917/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $2,550/wk

Rent share 7.3%

Polish Hill River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Riverglen

Pop: 19 Income: $675/wk Rent: $125/wk

Belton

Pop: 19 Income: $599/wk

Brady Creek

Pop: 19 Income: $364/wk Rent: $250/wk

Cootra

Pop: 19 Income: $949/wk Rent: $350/wk

Corunna Station

Pop: 19 Income: $1,062/wk

Custon

Pop: 19 Income: $824/wk Rent: $200/wk

Compare Polish Hill River

Polish Hill River vs Riverglen →Polish Hill River vs Belton →Polish Hill River vs Brady Creek →Polish Hill River vs Cootra →

Frequently Asked Questions About Polish Hill River

What is the population of Polish Hill River SA?

The population of Polish Hill River SA is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Polish Hill River?

The median personal income in Polish Hill River SA is $1,187 per week, or $61,724 per year.The median household income is $2,750 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.

How much is rent in Polish Hill River?

Median rent in Polish Hill River SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 7.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Polish Hill River?

The median age in Polish Hill River SA is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Polish Hill River a good suburb to live in?

Polish Hill River is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 38.The median income is $1,187/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.3% 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: 41177. All dollar figures in AUD.