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Sanderston SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sanderston SA is 79 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sanderston is $479 per week ($24,908 per year). Sanderston has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Sanderston has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sanderston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (69% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sanderston is $867.

There were 3 recorded offences in Sanderston in 2022-23, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Sanderston, South Australia — 34.7221°S, 139.2127°E

Crime: Low Med High

Sanderston Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sanderston Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$479/wk
$24,908 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sanderston Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.5% (44) Female 40.5% (30)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
79 people · 54.2 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Sanderston Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
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)

Sanderston Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
34.4% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
65.6% 21 dwellings

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

Sanderston Country of Birth

Australia
92.9%
England
7.1%

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

Sanderston Religion

No Religion
68.8%
Catholic
11.3%
Not stated
10.0%
Othr Christian
6.3%
Uniting Church
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sanderston Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.9%

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

Sanderston Employment

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Employed full-time
38.3% 23 people
⏰
Employed part-time
21.7% 13 people
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Not in labour force
40.0% 24 people

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

Sanderston Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.3%
Bachelor Degree
26.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%

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

Sanderston Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Professionals
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
16.7%
Sales Workers
16.7%

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

Sanderston Field of Study

Health
45.0%
Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Architecture & Building
15.0%
Management & Commerce
15.0%

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

Sanderston Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sanderston Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
15.8%
$150-$299/wk
15.8%
$400-$499/wk
15.8%
$650-$799/wk
36.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sanderston Marital Status

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Married
46.3% 31
↔️
Separated
4.5% 3
📋
Divorced
16.4% 11
👤
Never married
32.8% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sanderston Ancestry

English
41.1%
Australian
21.1%
Scottish
14.7%
Irish
13.7%
Other
6.3%
German
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sanderston School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
40.0%
Pre-school
30.0%
Vocational Education
30.0%

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

Sanderston Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.3% 9
✅
No need for assistance
93.7% 133

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

Sanderston Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.4% 16
—
Not a volunteer
74.6% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sanderston Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
22.7%
$600-$799/mo
31.8%
$800-$999/mo
22.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sanderston How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Sanderston Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.5%
2 vehicles
22.5%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Sanderston Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
22.9%
3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Sanderston Population Mobility

10.5%
moved in the last year
24.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sanderston Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
142
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sanderston Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
11
Mental health
11
Arthritis
8
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
3

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

Sanderston Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.3%
$1-$149/wk
8.3%
$150-$299/wk
27.1%
$300-$399/wk
10.4%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sanderston Family Structure

Couple — no children
49.1%
Couple — children under 15
41.5%
Couple — no children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sanderston Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.0% 7
—
Did not provide
87.0% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sanderston Children Ever Born

No children
36.8%
1 child
21.1%
3 children
21.1%
4 children
21.1%

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

Sanderston When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
8
1991–2000
3

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

Sanderston Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.5%
5–14 hours
38.1%
15–29 hours
19.0%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
14.3%

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

Sanderston Household Size

1 person
32.4%
2 persons
37.8%
3 persons
21.6%
4 persons
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sanderston Where Residents Moved From

Same address
68
Moved from TAS
5
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from SA
3

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

Sanderston Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sanderston Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 3 total

Theft
2
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022

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

Sanderston Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $725/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 Sanderston

≈ $3,142/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $725/wk
Rent share —

Sanderston vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Buckingham (SA)
Pop: 40 Income: $743/wk Rent: $165/wk
Buckleboo
Pop: 40 Income: $687/wk
Clinton Centre
Pop: 40 Income: $825/wk
Colley
Pop: 40 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk
Lower Broughton
Pop: 40 Income: $900/wk
Petherick
Pop: 40 Income: $949/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanderston

What is the population of Sanderston SA?

The population of Sanderston SA is 79 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Sanderston?

The median personal income in Sanderston SA is $479 per week, or $24,908 per year.The median household income is $725 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Sanderston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sanderston SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sanderston?

The median age in Sanderston SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sanderston a good suburb to live in?

Sanderston is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 79.The median income is $479/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.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41302. All dollar figures in AUD.