Suburbs Punthari

South Australia · Suburb Profile

Punthari SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Punthari SA is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Punthari is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Punthari is $180 per week ($780 per month). Punthari has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Punthari has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Punthari is $1,284.

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

Punthari Map

📍
Loading map…

📍 Punthari, South Australia — 34.8162°S, 139.2960°E

Crime: Low Med High

Punthari Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Punthari Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
👤
Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,284/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Punthari Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (22) Female 47.6% (20)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
42 people · 49.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,124
Family income/wk

Punthari Age Distribution

0-4
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Punthari Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
42.9% 6 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
57.1% 8 dwellings

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

Punthari Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Punthari Religion

Lutheran
35.3%
No Religion
29.4%
Uniting Church
20.6%
Catholic
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Punthari Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
82.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.4%

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

Punthari Employment

💼
Employed full-time
27.6% 8 people
⏰
Employed part-time
27.6% 8 people
🏠
Not in labour force
44.8% 13 people

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

Punthari Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
36.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
36.4%
Certificate III/IV
27.3%

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

Punthari Occupation

Managers
69.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
30.8%

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

Punthari Field of Study

Engineering
36.4%
Management & Commerce
36.4%
Agriculture & Environment
27.3%

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

Punthari Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Punthari Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
45.5%
$800-$999/wk
27.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Punthari Marital Status

💍
Married
41.2% 14
📋
Divorced
23.5% 8
👤
Never married
35.3% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Punthari Ancestry

English
34.6%
Australian
30.8%
German
25.0%
Scottish
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Punthari School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Punthari Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 67

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

Punthari Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
30.0% 9
—
Not a volunteer
70.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Punthari Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Punthari How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Did not go to work
33.3%

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

Punthari Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
23.5%
3 vehicles
17.6%
4+ vehicles
35.3%

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

Punthari Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
28.6%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
21.4%

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

Punthari Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
8.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Punthari Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
76
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Punthari Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
6
Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Punthari Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
25.0%
$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Punthari Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.1%
Couple — no children under 15
31.4%
Couple — children under 15
22.9%
One parent — children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Punthari Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.6% 5
—
Did not provide
84.4% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Punthari Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Punthari Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.7%
5–14 hours
30.0%
30+ hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
23.3%

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

Punthari Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
33.3%
4 persons
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Punthari Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Punthari Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

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

Punthari Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.0%

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

If you earn X in Punthari

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $720/wk
Rent share 20.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coober Pedy
Income: $498/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $17/wk
Peterborough (SA)
Income: $456/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $20/wk
Whyalla Stuart
Income: $502/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $20/wk

Punthari 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

Compare Punthari

Punthari vs Saltia →Punthari vs Ballast Head →Punthari vs Caltowie North →Punthari vs Canunda →

Frequently Asked Questions About Punthari

What is the population of Punthari SA?

The population of Punthari SA is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Punthari?

The median personal income in Punthari SA is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,124 per week.

How much is rent in Punthari?

Median rent in Punthari SA is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 20.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Punthari?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Punthari SA is $1,284. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Punthari?

The median age in Punthari SA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Punthari a good suburb to live in?

Punthari is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 42.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.0% 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: 41224. All dollar figures in AUD.