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Saddleworth SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Saddleworth SA is 483 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Saddleworth is $515 per week ($26,780 per year). Median rent in Saddleworth is $207 per week ($897 per month). Saddleworth has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Saddleworth has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Saddleworth is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Saddleworth is $789.

There were 4 recorded offences in Saddleworth in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Saddleworth Population

residents (Census 2021)

Saddleworth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$515/wk

$26,780 per year

#8057 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$207/wk

$897 per month

#7321 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$789/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Saddleworth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (236) Female 51.0% (246)

Population Density

4.6

people per km²

483 people · 105.1 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,104

Family income/wk

Saddleworth Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Saddleworth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.4% 101 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.6% 69 dwellings

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

Saddleworth Country of Birth

Australia

94.1%

England

5.9%

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

Saddleworth Religion

No Religion

46.0%

Not stated

11.4%

Catholic

10.5%

Uniting Church

10.5%

Lutheran

8.8%

Anglican

7.9%

Baptist

3.1%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Saddleworth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

28.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Saddleworth Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Saddleworth Employment

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Employed full-time

27.2% 97 people

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Employed part-time

21.3% 76 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 7 people

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Not in labour force

49.4% 176 people

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

Saddleworth Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.2%

Bachelor Degree

18.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.4%

Certificate I/II

10.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.6%

Postgraduate Degree

1.8%

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

Saddleworth Occupation

Community & Personal Service

17.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.5%

Managers

15.8%

Labourers

14.0%

Professionals

14.0%

Sales Workers

7.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.0%

Clerical & Administrative

6.1%

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

Saddleworth Field of Study

Engineering

26.7%

Management & Commerce

18.1%

Society & Culture

17.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.5%

Health

8.6%

Agriculture & Environment

8.6%

Architecture & Building

5.7%

Education

2.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

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

Saddleworth Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Saddleworth Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

15.9%

$500-$649/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

14.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Saddleworth Marital Status

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Married

46.7% 196

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Separated

1.9% 8

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Divorced

15.2% 64

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Widowed

8.1% 34

👤

Never married

28.1% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Saddleworth Ancestry

English

32.5%

Australian

31.3%

German

11.6%

Irish

8.7%

Scottish

6.5%

Other

2.2%

Dutch

2.0%

Italian

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

Polish

1.2%

Spanish

0.7%

Vietnamese

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Saddleworth School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

35.8%

Primary — Government

29.9%

Vocational Education

19.4%

Pre-school

9.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.0%

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

Saddleworth Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.9% 80

✅

No need for assistance

91.1% 819

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

Saddleworth Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

33.2% 128

—

Not a volunteer

66.8% 257

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Saddleworth Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

14.3%

$450-$599/mo

10.2%

$600-$799/mo

38.8%

$800-$999/mo

20.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Saddleworth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.7%

Did not go to work

7.0%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Walked only

4.1%

Truck

2.3%

Other

1.8%

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

Saddleworth Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.5%

1 vehicle

43.7%

2 vehicles

30.6%

3 vehicles

15.0%

4+ vehicles

9.2%

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

Saddleworth Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.8%

2 bedrooms

21.6%

3 bedrooms

54.1%

4 bedrooms

17.9%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

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

Saddleworth Population Mobility

7.4%

moved in the last year

25.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Saddleworth Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

854

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Saddleworth Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Saddleworth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

11.0%

$300-$399/wk

8.6%

$400-$499/wk

12.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Saddleworth Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.6%

Couple — children under 15

27.2%

Couple — no children under 15

10.4%

One parent — children under 15

10.4%

One parent — no children under 15

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Saddleworth Military Service

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Previously served

4.5% 17

👤

Never served

95.5% 364

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Saddleworth Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 57

—

Did not provide

85.0% 324

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Saddleworth Children Ever Born

No children

26.0%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

26.0%

3 children

28.0%

4 children

12.7%

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

Saddleworth When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2017

2018

2019

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

Saddleworth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

28.2%

15–29 hours

17.6%

30+ hours

15.5%

Did not do domestic work

21.1%

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

Saddleworth Household Size

1 person

34.5%

2 persons

43.9%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

5.8%

5 persons

1.8%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Saddleworth Where Residents Moved From

Same address

410

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Saddleworth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.4%

Step family — no other children

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Saddleworth Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft

Fraud

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Saddleworth Schools

schools nearby

government

943

avg ICSEA score

total students

Saddleworth Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 46 students

943

ICSEA

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

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Saddleworth Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $894/wk

Median Rent $207/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.2%

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

If you earn X in Saddleworth

Your weekly income

≈ $3,874/month

Median rent $207/wk

Left after rent $687/wk

Rent share 23.2%

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Saddleworth vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Nangkita

Pop: 242 Income: $684/wk Rent: $150/wk

Commissariat Point

Pop: 243 Income: $759/wk Rent: $250/wk

Brinkworth

Pop: 243 Income: $617/wk Rent: $178/wk

Bibaringa

Pop: 246 Income: $831/wk Rent: $309/wk

Lock

Pop: 253 Income: $729/wk Rent: $120/wk

Woodchester

Pop: 253 Income: $760/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saddleworth

What is the population of Saddleworth SA?

The population of Saddleworth SA is 483 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².Saddleworth is ranked #5,087 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Saddleworth?

The median personal income in Saddleworth SA is $515 per week, or $26,780 per year.The median household income is $894 per week.Family income is $1,104 per week.Saddleworth is ranked #8,057 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Saddleworth?

Median rent in Saddleworth SA is $207 per week ($897 per month).Rent represents 23.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Saddleworth ranks #7,321 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Saddleworth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Saddleworth SA is $789. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Saddleworth?

The median age in Saddleworth SA is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Saddleworth a good suburb to live in?

Saddleworth is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 483.The median income is $515/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.2% 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: 41286. All dollar figures in AUD.