Pygery SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pygery SA is 64 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pygery is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Pygery is $190 per week ($823 per month). Pygery has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Pygery has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pygery is $520.

There were 1 recorded offences in Pygery in 2024-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Pygery Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Pygery Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
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Median Rent
$190/wk
$823 per month
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Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$520/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pygery Demographics

Gender Split

Male 41.8% (28) Female 58.2% (39)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
64 people · 263.6 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Pygery Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pygery Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 4 dwellings

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

Pygery Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Pygery Religion

No Religion
56.7%
Uniting Church
16.7%
Not stated
11.7%
Catholic
10.0%
Lutheran
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pygery Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.8%

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

Pygery Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 16 people
Employed part-time
25.0% 8 people
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Not in labour force
25.0% 8 people

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

Pygery Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.3%
Certificate III/IV
27.3%

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

Pygery Occupation

Managers
54.5%
Professionals
45.5%

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

Pygery Field of Study

Engineering
20.0%
Agriculture & Environment
20.0%
Architecture & Building
16.0%
Education
16.0%
Society & Culture
16.0%
Creative Arts
12.0%

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

Pygery Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pygery Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
42.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pygery Marital Status

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Married
68.4% 26
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Never married
31.6% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pygery Ancestry

Australian
47.6%
English
34.1%
German
7.3%
Scottish
6.1%
Irish
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pygery School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
80.0%
Pre-school
20.0%

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

Pygery Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
14.4% 17
No need for assistance
85.6% 101

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

Pygery Volunteering

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Volunteer
40.5% 15
Not a volunteer
59.5% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pygery How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Pygery Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.0%
2 vehicles
15.0%
3 vehicles
15.0%
4+ vehicles
55.0%

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

Pygery Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
70.6%
5 bedrooms
29.4%

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

Pygery Population Mobility

15.0%
moved in the last year
10.0%
moved in the last 5 years
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pygery Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
113
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pygery Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Diabetes
5
Asthma
3

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

Pygery Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
13.6%
$300-$399/wk
13.6%
$800-$999/wk
13.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
31.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pygery Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
76.5%
Couple — no children
17.6%
Couple — no children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pygery Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.0% 8
Did not provide
80.0% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pygery Children Ever Born

No children
23.1%
2 children
30.8%
3 children
46.2%

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

Pygery Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
54.2%
5–14 hours
25.0%
30+ hours
20.8%

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

Pygery Household Size

1 person
26.7%
3 persons
53.3%
4 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pygery Where Residents Moved From

Same address
51
Moved from SA
9

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

Pygery Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pygery Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2024

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

Pygery Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $190/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.9%

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

If you earn X in Pygery

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $190/wk
Left after rent $935/wk
Rent share 16.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Pygery vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pygery

What is the population of Pygery SA?

The population of Pygery SA is 64 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Pygery?

The median personal income in Pygery SA is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Pygery?

Median rent in Pygery SA is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Pygery?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pygery SA is $520. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pygery?

The median age in Pygery SA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pygery a good suburb to live in?

Pygery is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 64.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 41230. All dollar figures in AUD.