Suburbs Rowland Flat

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Rowland Flat SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rowland Flat SA is 110 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rowland Flat is $1,069 per week ($55,588 per year). Median rent in Rowland Flat is $312 per week ($1,352 per month). Rowland Flat has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Rowland Flat has a population density of 7.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rowland Flat is $2,182.

There were 3 recorded offences in Rowland Flat in 2024-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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📍 Rowland Flat, South Australia — 34.5775°S, 138.9453°E

Crime: Low Med High

Rowland Flat Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Rowland Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,069/wk
$55,588 per year
#833 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$312/wk
$1,352 per month
#4322 of 14,663
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,182/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Rowland Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (56) Female 49.1% (54)

Population Density

7.0
people per km²
110 people · 15.7 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,666
Family income/wk

Rowland Flat Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rowland Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
76.2% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
23.8% 5 dwellings

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

Rowland Flat Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Rowland Flat Religion

Lutheran
40.0%
No Religion
29.1%
Not stated
18.2%
Othr Christian
4.5%
Catholic
2.7%
Anglican
2.7%
Uniting Church
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rowland Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.2%

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

Rowland Flat Employment

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Employed full-time
53.6% 37 people
⏰
Employed part-time
29.0% 20 people
🏠
Not in labour force
17.4% 12 people

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

Rowland Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
37.5%
Bachelor Degree
28.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Certificate I/II
9.4%

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

Rowland Flat Occupation

Managers
38.5%
Professionals
30.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.9%
Labourers
12.8%

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

Rowland Flat Field of Study

Engineering
32.4%
Health
17.6%
Management & Commerce
17.6%
Architecture & Building
14.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
8.8%
Agriculture & Environment
8.8%

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

Rowland Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rowland Flat Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
14.3%
$4,000+/wk
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rowland Flat Marital Status

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Married
49.5% 46
↔️
Separated
4.3% 4
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Divorced
8.6% 8
🕊️
Widowed
7.5% 7
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Never married
30.1% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rowland Flat Ancestry

English
29.1%
German
23.9%
Australian
18.7%
Scottish
12.7%
Irish
6.7%
Italian
3.7%
Chinese
3.0%
French
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rowland Flat School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
30.0%
Primary — Government
20.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
20.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
15.0%
Secondary — Government
15.0%

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

Rowland Flat Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 170

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

Rowland Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer
36.6% 30
—
Not a volunteer
63.4% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rowland Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
42.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Rowland Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.5%
Walked only
13.7%
Car (passenger)
5.9%
Did not go to work
5.9%

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

Rowland Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.8%
2 vehicles
38.2%
3 vehicles
23.5%
4+ vehicles
26.5%

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

Rowland Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.7%
3 bedrooms
41.9%
4 bedrooms
38.7%
5 bedrooms
9.7%

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

Rowland Flat Population Mobility

14.0%
moved in the last year
23.9%
moved in the last 5 years
69.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rowland Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
165
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rowland Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Asthma
9

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

Rowland Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
16.9%
$800-$999/wk
15.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rowland Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
35.0%
Couple — no children
32.5%
Couple — no children under 15
32.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rowland Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.4% 12
—
Did not provide
84.6% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rowland Flat Children Ever Born

No children
21.4%
1 child
35.7%
3 children
21.4%
4 children
21.4%

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

Rowland Flat When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
1991–2000
3

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

Rowland Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.8%
5–14 hours
29.1%
15–29 hours
21.5%
30+ hours
5.1%
Did not do domestic work
16.5%

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

Rowland Flat Household Size

1 person
29.0%
2 persons
38.7%
3 persons
22.6%
4 persons
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rowland Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address
80
Moved from SA
16

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

Rowland Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Rowland Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Property Damage
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Rowland Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,958/wk
Median Rent $312/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.9%

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

If you earn X in Rowland Flat

≈ $8,485/month
Median rent $312/wk
Left after rent $1,646/wk
Rent share 15.9%

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Rowland Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Kielpa
Pop: 55 Income: $665/wk Rent: $18/wk
Merriton
Pop: 55 Income: $812/wk
Pooginagoric
Pop: 55 Income: $966/wk Rent: $125/wk
Purnong
Pop: 55 Income: $462/wk Rent: $200/wk
Sceale Bay
Pop: 55 Income: $458/wk
Boors Plain
Pop: 56 Income: $774/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rowland Flat

What is the population of Rowland Flat SA?

The population of Rowland Flat SA is 110 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.0 people per km².Rowland Flat is ranked #8,678 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Rowland Flat?

The median personal income in Rowland Flat SA is $1,069 per week, or $55,588 per year.The median household income is $1,958 per week.Family income is $2,666 per week.Rowland Flat is ranked #833 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Rowland Flat?

Median rent in Rowland Flat SA is $312 per week ($1,352 per month).Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Rowland Flat ranks #4,322 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Rowland Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Rowland Flat SA is $2,182. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Rowland Flat?

The median age in Rowland Flat SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rowland Flat a good suburb to live in?

Rowland Flat is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 110.The median income is $1,069/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% 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: 41280. All dollar figures in AUD.