Qualco SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Qualco SA is 47 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Qualco is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Qualco is $175 per week ($758 per month). Qualco has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Qualco has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Qualco is $1,600.

There were 1 recorded offences in Qualco in 2024-25, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Qualco Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Qualco Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
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Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Qualco Demographics

Gender Split

Male 64.7% (33) Female 35.3% (18)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
47 people · 36.6 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

Qualco Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
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)

Qualco Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 9 dwellings

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

Qualco Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Qualco Religion

No Religion
38.3%
Lutheran
29.8%
Anglican
8.5%
Othr Rel Sikhism
8.5%
Other Religions Tot
8.5%
Uniting Church
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Qualco Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.0%

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

Qualco Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 15 people
Employed part-time
22.2% 10 people
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Not in labour force
44.4% 20 people

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

Qualco Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
70.0%
Bachelor Degree
30.0%

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

Qualco Occupation

Managers
72.7%
Professionals
27.3%

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

Qualco Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Qualco Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Qualco Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$650-$799/wk
33.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Qualco Marital Status

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Married
48.9% 23
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Divorced
21.3% 10
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Widowed
10.6% 5
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Never married
19.1% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Qualco Ancestry

English
41.5%
Australian
39.6%
German
11.3%
Other
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Qualco School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Qualco Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 94

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

Qualco Volunteering

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Volunteer
39.5% 17
Not a volunteer
60.5% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Qualco How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.0%
Walked only
15.0%

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

Qualco Car Ownership

0 vehicles
20.8%
1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
20.8%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Qualco Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
13.3%
2 bedrooms
13.3%
3 bedrooms
36.7%
4 bedrooms
36.7%

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

Qualco Population Mobility

42.0%
moved in the last year
44.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Qualco Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
94
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Qualco Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Mental health
3

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

Qualco Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.6%
$650-$799/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.6%
$3,500+/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Qualco Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
35.7%
One parent — no children under 15
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Qualco Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.7% 4
Did not provide
91.3% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Qualco When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
2019
4

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

Qualco Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.2%
5–14 hours
47.4%
15–29 hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
28.9%

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

Qualco Household Size

1 person
42.3%
2 persons
57.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Qualco Where Residents Moved From

Same address
29
Moved — same area (SA2)
10

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

Qualco Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Qualco Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023
2024

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

Qualco Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $175/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.6%

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

If you earn X in Qualco

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $950/wk
Rent share 15.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Qualco vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Qualco

What is the population of Qualco SA?

The population of Qualco SA is 47 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Qualco?

The median personal income in Qualco SA is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Qualco?

Median rent in Qualco SA is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 15.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Qualco?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Qualco SA is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Qualco?

The median age in Qualco SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Qualco a good suburb to live in?

Qualco is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 47.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.6% 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: 41231. All dollar figures in AUD.