Suburbs Purnong

South Australia · Suburb Profile

Purnong SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Purnong SA is 55 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Purnong is $462 per week ($24,024 per year). Median rent in Purnong is $200 per week ($867 per month). Purnong has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Purnong has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Purnong is $778.

There were 2 recorded offences in Purnong in 2025-26, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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📍 Purnong, South Australia — 34.8250°S, 139.6108°E

Crime: Low Med High

Purnong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Purnong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$462/wk
$24,024 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$778/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Purnong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (25) Female 46.8% (22)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
55 people · 72.0 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,166
Family income/wk

Purnong Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Purnong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
72.2% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
27.8% 5 dwellings

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

Purnong Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Purnong Religion

No Religion
39.6%
Anglican
22.9%
Uniting Church
20.8%
Lutheran
10.4%
Not stated
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Purnong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
32.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
29.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.8%

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

Purnong Employment

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Employed full-time
21.4% 12 people
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Employed part-time
25.0% 14 people
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Not in labour force
53.6% 30 people

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

Purnong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Purnong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Purnong Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
26.3%
$800-$999/wk
21.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Purnong Marital Status

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Married
57.1% 28
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Widowed
14.3% 7
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Never married
28.6% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Purnong Ancestry

English
42.6%
Australian
34.4%
German
13.1%
Irish
4.9%
Scottish
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Purnong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%

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

Purnong Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
14.9% 13
✅
No need for assistance
85.1% 74

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

Purnong Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.5% 12
—
Not a volunteer
74.5% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Purnong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Purnong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
28.6%
2 vehicles
28.6%
3 vehicles
23.8%
4+ vehicles
19.0%

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

Purnong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
18.2%
2 bedrooms
31.8%
3 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Purnong Population Mobility

8.7%
moved in the last year
20.4%
moved in the last 5 years
35.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Purnong Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
90
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Purnong Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Asthma
4
Mental health
4
Diabetes
3
Lung condition
3

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

Purnong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.4%
$1-$149/wk
23.1%
$300-$399/wk
15.4%
$650-$799/wk
15.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Purnong Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.8%
Couple — no children under 15
33.3%
Couple — children under 15
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Purnong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.1% 7
—
Did not provide
82.9% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Purnong When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
3

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

Purnong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.7%
5–14 hours
21.3%
15–29 hours
10.6%
30+ hours
21.3%
Did not do domestic work
19.1%

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

Purnong Household Size

1 person
29.4%
2 persons
47.1%
3 persons
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Purnong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
42
Moved from SA
5

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

Purnong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Purnong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2024
2025

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

Purnong Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $860/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.3%

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

If you earn X in Purnong

≈ $3,727/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $660/wk
Rent share 23.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Peterborough (SA)
Income: $456/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $40/wk
Burra (SA)
Income: $539/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk
Coober Pedy
Income: $498/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $37/wk
Port Pirie West
Income: $475/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk
Solomontown
Income: $512/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $5/wk
Whyalla Stuart
Income: $502/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $40/wk
Angle Park
Income: $516/wk Rent: $199/wk Save: $1/wk

Purnong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Ashville
Pop: 28 Income: $900/wk
Blackfellows Creek
Pop: 28 Income: $762/wk
Boconnoc Park
Pop: 28 Income: $1,125/wk
Caltowie West
Pop: 28 Income: $556/wk
Deep Creek (SA)
Pop: 28 Income: $725/wk Rent: $175/wk
Galga
Pop: 28 Income: $474/wk

Compare Purnong

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purnong

What is the population of Purnong SA?

The population of Purnong SA is 55 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Purnong?

The median personal income in Purnong SA is $462 per week, or $24,024 per year.The median household income is $860 per week.Family income is $1,166 per week.

How much is rent in Purnong?

Median rent in Purnong SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 23.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Purnong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Purnong SA is $778. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Purnong?

The median age in Purnong SA is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Purnong a good suburb to live in?

Purnong is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 55.The median income is $462/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.3% 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: 41227. All dollar figures in AUD.