Salter Springs SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Salter Springs SA is 59 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Salter Springs is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Salter Springs is $200 per week ($867 per month). Salter Springs has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Salter Springs has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salter Springs is $1,083.

There were 1 recorded offences in Salter Springs in 2022-23, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Salter Springs Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Salter Springs Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Salter Springs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (32) Female 49.2% (31)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
59 people · 85.9 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

Salter Springs Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Salter Springs Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.3% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.7% 5 dwellings

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

Salter Springs Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Salter Springs Religion

No Religion
63.3%
Uniting Church
30.6%
Not stated
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Salter Springs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
81.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.0%

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

Salter Springs Employment

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Employed full-time
45.7% 21 people
Employed part-time
26.1% 12 people
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Not in labour force
28.3% 13 people

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

Salter Springs Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.9%
Bachelor Degree
47.1%

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

Salter Springs Occupation

Professionals
35.0%
Managers
30.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%
Clerical & Administrative
15.0%

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

Salter Springs Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
42.9%
Architecture & Building
23.8%
Health
19.0%
Engineering
14.3%

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

Salter Springs Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Salter Springs Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
27.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
27.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Salter Springs Marital Status

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Never married
22.0% 13
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Married
62.7% 37
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Divorced
15.3% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Salter Springs Ancestry

English
37.0%
Australian
34.2%
Scottish
11.0%
Russian
6.8%
Irish
5.5%
New Zealander
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Salter Springs School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Salter Springs Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 96

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

Salter Springs Volunteering

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Volunteer
39.6% 19
Not a volunteer
60.4% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Salter Springs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Salter Springs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Salter Springs Car Ownership

3 vehicles
38.1%
4+ vehicles
61.9%

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

Salter Springs Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
55.6%
4 bedrooms
44.4%

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

Salter Springs Population Mobility

7.0%
moved in the last year
21.2%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Salter Springs Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
105
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Salter Springs Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3

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

Salter Springs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
40.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Salter Springs Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
47.7%
Couple — children under 15
29.5%
Couple — no children
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Salter Springs Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.9% 4
Did not provide
91.1% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Salter Springs Children Ever Born

No children
46.2%
1 child
23.1%
3 children
30.8%

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

Salter Springs When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1981–1990
4

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

Salter Springs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.8%
5–14 hours
35.8%
15–29 hours
30.2%
30+ hours
13.2%

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

Salter Springs Household Size

2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Salter Springs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Salter Springs Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022

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

Salter Springs Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,374/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.4%

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

If you earn X in Salter Springs

≈ $10,287/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $2,174/wk
Rent share 8.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Salter Springs vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salter Springs

What is the population of Salter Springs SA?

The population of Salter Springs SA is 59 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Salter Springs?

The median personal income in Salter Springs SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,374 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Salter Springs?

Median rent in Salter Springs SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 8.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Salter Springs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salter Springs SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Salter Springs?

The median age in Salter Springs SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Salter Springs a good suburb to live in?

Salter Springs is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 59.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.4% 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: 41297. All dollar figures in AUD.