Rapid Bay SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rapid Bay SA is 15 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rapid Bay is $599 per week ($31,148 per year). Rapid Bay has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Rapid Bay has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (75% of residents).

There were 2 recorded offences in Rapid Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 133 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Rapid Bay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rapid Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$599/wk
$31,148 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 1.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rapid Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 28.6% (4) Female 71.4% (10)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
15 people · 15.3 km²

Households

1.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$450
Family income/wk

Rapid Bay Age Distribution

45-49
50-54
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rapid Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Rapid Bay Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rapid Bay Religion

Not stated
75.0%
No Religion
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rapid Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Rapid Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rapid Bay Marital Status

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Married
18.8% 3
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Separated
25.0% 4
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Divorced
37.5% 6
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Never married
18.8% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rapid Bay Ancestry

Other
57.1%
English
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rapid Bay Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 10

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

Rapid Bay Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rapid Bay Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
20.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
35.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rapid Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
18
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rapid Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6

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

Rapid Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rapid Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
37.5% 3
Did not provide
62.5% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rapid Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
50.0%
30+ hours
50.0%

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

Rapid Bay Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rapid Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Rapid Bay Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
975
avg ICSEA score
29
total students
Rapid Bay Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 29 students
975
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Rapid Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $450/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Rapid Bay

≈ $1,950/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $450/wk
Rent share

Rapid Bay vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rapid Bay

What is the population of Rapid Bay SA?

The population of Rapid Bay SA is 15 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Rapid Bay?

The median personal income in Rapid Bay SA is $599 per week, or $31,148 per year.The median household income is $450 per week.Family income is $450 per week.

What is the median age in Rapid Bay?

The median age in Rapid Bay SA is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rapid Bay a good suburb to live in?

Rapid Bay is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 15.The median income is $599/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 41238. All dollar figures in AUD.