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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
Rapid Bay Median Income & Rent
Rapid Bay Demographics
Gender Split
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Rapid Bay Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Rapid Bay Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Rapid Bay Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Rapid Bay Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Rapid Bay Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Rapid Bay Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Rapid Bay Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Rapid Bay Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Rapid Bay Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Rapid Bay Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Rapid Bay Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Rapid Bay Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Rapid Bay Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Rapid Bay Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Rapid Bay Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Rapid Bay Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Rapid Bay Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Rapid Bay Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Rapid Bay Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.