Ponde SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ponde SA is 59 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ponde is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Ponde is $155 per week ($672 per month). Ponde has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Ponde has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ponde is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ponde is $1,042.

There were 3 recorded offences in Ponde in 2024-25, a rate of 51 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Ponde Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Ponde Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$155/wk
$672 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,042/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Ponde Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (34) Female 46.9% (30)

Population Density

2.5
people per km²
59 people · 23.2 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,374
Family income/wk

Ponde Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ponde Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.1% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.9% 9 dwellings

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

Ponde Country of Birth

Australia
84.0%
England
16.0%

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

Ponde Religion

No Religion
51.9%
Uniting Church
11.1%
Catholic
11.1%
Not stated
9.3%
Anglican
5.6%
Lutheran
5.6%
Christian (other)
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ponde Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
23.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.8%

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

Ponde Employment

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Employed full-time
37.8% 17 people
Employed part-time
15.6% 7 people
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Unemployed
13.3% 6 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 15 people

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

Ponde Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
65.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.0%

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

Ponde Occupation

Professionals
36.4%
Managers
27.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.2%
Community & Personal Service
18.2%

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

Ponde Field of Study

Society & Culture
40.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
40.0%
Agriculture & Environment
20.0%

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

Ponde Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ponde Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
25.0%
$800-$999/wk
25.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ponde Marital Status

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Married
43.3% 26
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Separated
6.7% 4
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Divorced
18.3% 11
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Never married
31.7% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ponde Ancestry

Australian
38.8%
English
26.3%
German
11.3%
Dutch
8.8%
Irish
6.3%
Other
5.0%
Scottish
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ponde School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Ponde Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.8% 7
No need for assistance
93.2% 96

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

Ponde Volunteering

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Volunteer
10.4% 5
Not a volunteer
89.6% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ponde Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
23.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
38.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ponde How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Ponde Car Ownership

1 vehicle
44.8%
2 vehicles
17.2%
3 vehicles
27.6%
4+ vehicles
10.3%

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

Ponde Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
31.3%
3 bedrooms
43.8%
4 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Ponde Population Mobility

5.8%
moved in the last year
22.4%
moved in the last 5 years
15.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ponde Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
104
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ponde Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Diabetes
10
Arthritis
8
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

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

Ponde Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
14.8%
$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
18.5%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ponde Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — children under 15
19.4%
One parent — children under 15
16.7%
Couple — no children under 15
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ponde Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.0% 11
Did not provide
78.0% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ponde Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Ponde When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
5

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

Ponde Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.3%
5–14 hours
26.4%
15–29 hours
22.6%
30+ hours
20.8%
Did not do domestic work
18.9%

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

Ponde Household Size

1 person
37.0%
2 persons
44.4%
3 persons
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ponde Where Residents Moved From

Same address
49
Moved from SA
4

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

Ponde Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ponde Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Theft
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Ponde Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $949/wk
Median Rent $155/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.3%

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

If you earn X in Ponde

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $155/wk
Left after rent $794/wk
Rent share 16.3%

Ponde vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ponde

What is the population of Ponde SA?

The population of Ponde SA is 59 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Ponde?

The median personal income in Ponde SA is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.

How much is rent in Ponde?

Median rent in Ponde SA is $155 per week ($672 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Ponde?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ponde SA is $1,042. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ponde?

The median age in Ponde SA is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ponde a good suburb to live in?

Ponde is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 59.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% 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: 41180. All dollar figures in AUD.