Sapphiretown SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sapphiretown SA is 21 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sapphiretown is $630 per week ($32,760 per year). Median rent in Sapphiretown is $225 per week ($975 per month). Sapphiretown has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Sapphiretown has a population density of 20.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sapphiretown is $696.

There were 2 recorded offences in Sapphiretown in 2024-25, a rate of 95 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Sapphiretown Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sapphiretown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$630/wk
$32,760 per year
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Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$696/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sapphiretown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (12) Female 45.5% (10)

Population Density

20.5
people per km²
21 people · 1.0 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Sapphiretown Age Distribution

0-4
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sapphiretown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
44.4% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
55.6% 5 dwellings

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

Sapphiretown Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Sapphiretown Religion

No Religion
63.6%
Uniting Church
22.7%
Not stated
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sapphiretown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.2%

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

Sapphiretown Employment

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Employed full-time
14.3% 3 people
Employed part-time
42.9% 9 people
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Not in labour force
42.9% 9 people

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

Sapphiretown Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
57.1%
Bachelor Degree
42.9%

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

Sapphiretown Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Professionals
50.0%

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

Sapphiretown Field of Study

Society & Culture
38.5%
Agriculture & Environment
30.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
30.8%

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

Sapphiretown Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sapphiretown Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sapphiretown Marital Status

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Married
64.7% 11
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Divorced
17.6% 3
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Never married
17.6% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sapphiretown Ancestry

English
35.9%
German
23.1%
Other
12.8%
Australian
10.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.3%
Irish
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sapphiretown Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 42

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

Sapphiretown Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.2% 4
Not a volunteer
77.8% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sapphiretown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Sapphiretown Car Ownership

1 vehicle
54.5%
2 vehicles
45.5%

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

Sapphiretown Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
42.9%
3 bedrooms
35.7%
4 bedrooms
21.4%

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

Sapphiretown Population Mobility

40.9%
moved in the last year
40.7%
moved in the last 5 years
7.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sapphiretown Indigenous Population

17.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
39
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sapphiretown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
37.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sapphiretown Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sapphiretown Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
30.8% 8
Did not provide
69.2% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sapphiretown When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

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

Sapphiretown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.6%
5–14 hours
36.4%
15–29 hours
27.3%
Did not do domestic work
22.7%

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

Sapphiretown Household Size

1 person
37.5%
2 persons
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sapphiretown Where Residents Moved From

Same address
13
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Sapphiretown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2023
2024

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

Sapphiretown Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,083/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.8%

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

If you earn X in Sapphiretown

≈ $4,693/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $858/wk
Rent share 20.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Sapphiretown vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sapphiretown

What is the population of Sapphiretown SA?

The population of Sapphiretown SA is 21 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Sapphiretown?

The median personal income in Sapphiretown SA is $630 per week, or $32,760 per year.The median household income is $1,083 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Sapphiretown?

Median rent in Sapphiretown SA is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Sapphiretown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sapphiretown SA is $696. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sapphiretown?

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

Is Sapphiretown a good suburb to live in?

Sapphiretown is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 21.The median income is $630/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% 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: 41307. All dollar figures in AUD.