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Sceale Bay SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sceale Bay SA is 55 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sceale Bay is $458 per week ($23,816 per year). Sceale Bay has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Sceale Bay has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sceale Bay is $1,300.

There were 1 recorded offences in Sceale Bay in 2023-24, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Sceale Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sceale Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$458/wk

$23,816 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Sceale Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.8% (30) Female 41.2% (21)

Population Density

0.4

people per km²

55 people · 135.5 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,062

Family income/wk

Sceale Bay Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

35-39

40-44

55-59

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sceale Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.7% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.3% 10 dwellings

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

Sceale Bay Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Sceale Bay Religion

No Religion

52.9%

Catholic

17.6%

Not stated

9.8%

Anglican

7.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.9%

Christian (other)

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sceale Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Sceale Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

15.6% 7 people

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Employed part-time

28.9% 13 people

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Not in labour force

55.6% 25 people

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

Sceale Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Sceale Bay Occupation

Sales Workers

30.8%

Professionals

23.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.1%

Clerical & Administrative

23.1%

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

Sceale Bay Field of Study

Education

55.6%

Engineering

44.4%

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

Sceale Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sceale Bay Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

18.5%

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$500-$649/wk

18.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sceale Bay Marital Status

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Married

55.8% 24

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Divorced

18.6% 8

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Never married

25.6% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sceale Bay Ancestry

Australian

39.5%

English

29.6%

Scottish

13.6%

German

6.2%

Other

6.2%

Irish

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sceale Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Sceale Bay Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 106

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

Sceale Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.8% 16

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Not a volunteer

65.2% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sceale Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sceale Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Sceale Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.0%

2 vehicles

57.1%

3 vehicles

23.8%

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

Sceale Bay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

63.6%

3 bedrooms

36.4%

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

Sceale Bay Population Mobility

6.1%

moved in the last year

29.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sceale Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

109

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sceale Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Lung condition

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Sceale Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

9.4%

$300-$399/wk

28.1%

$400-$499/wk

12.5%

$500-$649/wk

12.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

15.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sceale Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

58.3%

Couple — children under 15

41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sceale Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

28.3% 13

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Did not provide

71.7% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sceale Bay Children Ever Born

2 children

57.1%

3 children

42.9%

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

Sceale Bay When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Sceale Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.4%

5–14 hours

37.8%

15–29 hours

22.2%

30+ hours

8.9%

Did not do domestic work

6.7%

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

Sceale Bay Household Size

1 person

13.0%

2 persons

60.9%

4 persons

26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sceale Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Sceale Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sceale Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Break & Enter

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

Sceale Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $866/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 Sceale Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $3,753/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $866/wk

Rent share —

Sceale Bay vs State & National Average

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Pop: 28 Income: $900/wk

Blackfellows Creek

Pop: 28 Income: $762/wk

Boconnoc Park

Pop: 28 Income: $1,125/wk

Caltowie West

Pop: 28 Income: $556/wk

Deep Creek (SA)

Pop: 28 Income: $725/wk Rent: $175/wk

Galga

Pop: 28 Income: $474/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sceale Bay

What is the population of Sceale Bay SA?

The population of Sceale Bay SA is 55 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Sceale Bay?

The median personal income in Sceale Bay SA is $458 per week, or $23,816 per year.The median household income is $866 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Sceale Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sceale Bay SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sceale Bay?

The median age in Sceale Bay SA is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sceale Bay a good suburb to live in?

Sceale Bay is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 55.The median income is $458/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: 41308. All dollar figures in AUD.