Suburbs Poltalloch

South Australia · Suburb Profile

Poltalloch SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Poltalloch SA is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Poltalloch is $675 per week ($35,100 per year). Median rent in Poltalloch is $165 per week ($715 per month). Poltalloch has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Poltalloch has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Oth.

There were 1 recorded offences in Poltalloch in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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📍 Poltalloch, South Australia — 35.5330°S, 139.2897°E

Crime: Low Med High

Poltalloch Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Poltalloch Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$675/wk
$35,100 per year
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Median Rent
$165/wk
$715 per month
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Median Age
29years
9 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Poltalloch Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.4% (22) Female 43.6% (17)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
41 people · 104.3 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Poltalloch Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Poltalloch Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Poltalloch Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Poltalloch Religion

No Religion
52.3%
Not stated
22.7%
Catholic
9.1%
Pentecostal
9.1%
Baptist
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Poltalloch Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
23.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.0%

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

Poltalloch Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Oth
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Poltalloch Employment

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Employed full-time
43.5% 10 people
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Employed part-time
26.1% 6 people
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Not in labour force
30.4% 7 people

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

Poltalloch Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
27.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
22.2%

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

Poltalloch Occupation

Managers
66.7%
Labourers
33.3%

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

Poltalloch Field of Study

Management & Commerce
57.1%
Agriculture & Environment
42.9%

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

Poltalloch Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Poltalloch Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
42.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Poltalloch Marital Status

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Married
51.6% 16
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Never married
48.4% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Poltalloch Ancestry

Australian
45.7%
English
30.4%
German
8.7%
New Zealander
8.7%
Filipino
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Poltalloch School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Poltalloch Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 59

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

Poltalloch Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.1% 3
—
Not a volunteer
88.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Poltalloch How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Poltalloch Car Ownership

1 vehicle
45.5%
2 vehicles
27.3%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Poltalloch Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
23.1%
3 bedrooms
53.8%
4 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Poltalloch Population Mobility

25.6%
moved in the last year
32.3%
moved in the last 5 years
10.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Poltalloch Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
70
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Poltalloch Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5

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

Poltalloch Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.5%
$400-$499/wk
15.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
19.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Poltalloch Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
65.4%
Couple — no children
19.2%
Couple — no children under 15
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Poltalloch Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Poltalloch Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Poltalloch When Migrants Arrived

2020
3

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

Poltalloch Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5–14 hours
19.0%
30+ hours
19.0%
Did not do domestic work
42.9%

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

Poltalloch Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Poltalloch Where Residents Moved From

Same address
29
Moved from NSW
8

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

Poltalloch Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Poltalloch Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Poltalloch Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $165/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.5%

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

If you earn X in Poltalloch

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $165/wk
Left after rent $1,272/wk
Rent share 11.5%

Poltalloch vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Saltia
Pop: 21 Income: $1,125/wk
Ballast Head
Pop: 21 Income: $850/wk Rent: $40/wk
Caltowie North
Pop: 21 Income: $849/wk Rent: $80/wk
Canunda
Pop: 21 Income: $774/wk Rent: $230/wk
Eurelia
Pop: 21 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $111/wk
Innamincka
Pop: 21 Income: $824/wk Rent: $49/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poltalloch

What is the population of Poltalloch SA?

The population of Poltalloch SA is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Poltalloch?

The median personal income in Poltalloch SA is $675 per week, or $35,100 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.

How much is rent in Poltalloch?

Median rent in Poltalloch SA is $165 per week ($715 per month).Rent represents 11.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Poltalloch?

The median age in Poltalloch SA is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Poltalloch a good suburb to live in?

Poltalloch is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 41.The median income is $675/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.5% 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: 41178. All dollar figures in AUD.