Sedan SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sedan SA is 212 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sedan is $589 per week ($30,628 per year). Median rent in Sedan is $200 per week ($867 per month). Sedan has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Sedan has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sedan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sedan is $1,000.

There were 5 recorded offences in Sedan in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (3 offences).

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Sedan Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sedan Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$589/wk
$30,628 per year
#7241 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sedan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.9% (108) Female 48.1% (100)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
212 people · 297.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,228
Family income/wk

Sedan 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sedan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
38.5% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
61.5% 40 dwellings

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

Sedan Country of Birth

Australia
90.4%
England
5.3%
Germany
4.3%

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

Sedan Religion

No Religion
47.4%
Not stated
17.1%
Lutheran
16.6%
Uniting Church
6.6%
Catholic
5.7%
SB OSB NRA SB
2.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.4%
Anglican
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sedan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
29.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.3%

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

Sedan Employment

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Employed full-time
31.6% 48 people
Employed part-time
25.7% 39 people
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Unemployed
3.3% 5 people
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Not in labour force
39.5% 60 people

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

Sedan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.0%
Bachelor Degree
21.7%
Certificate I/II
10.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.3%

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

Sedan Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
39.5%
Professionals
18.6%
Clerical & Administrative
14.0%
Labourers
11.6%
Community & Personal Service
9.3%
Managers
7.0%

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

Sedan Field of Study

Engineering
24.4%
Society & Culture
22.2%
Agriculture & Environment
20.0%
Management & Commerce
17.8%
Health
8.9%
Architecture & Building
6.7%

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

Sedan Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sedan Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
18.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sedan Marital Status

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Married
37.4% 67
↔️
Separated
5.6% 10
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Divorced
17.3% 31
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Widowed
1.7% 3
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Never married
38.0% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sedan Ancestry

Australian
31.9%
English
30.8%
German
16.3%
Irish
8.7%
Scottish
3.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.3%
French
1.4%
Polish
1.4%
Other
1.4%
Italian
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sedan School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
27.7%
Pre-school
19.1%
Vocational Education
19.1%
Primary — Government
17.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
10.6%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
6.4%

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

Sedan Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.1% 23
No need for assistance
93.9% 353

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

Sedan Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.8% 35
Not a volunteer
76.2% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sedan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
17.2%
$600-$799/mo
13.8%
$800-$999/mo
17.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
51.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sedan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.4%
Did not go to work
14.6%
Car (passenger)
6.1%
Walked only
4.9%

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

Sedan Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.6%
1 vehicle
22.4%
2 vehicles
44.7%
3 vehicles
14.5%
4+ vehicles
11.8%

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

Sedan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.3%
2 bedrooms
18.8%
3 bedrooms
35.0%
4 bedrooms
32.5%
5 bedrooms
7.5%

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

Sedan Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
30.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sedan Indigenous Population

3.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
12
Indigenous residents
359
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sedan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
31
Diabetes
9
Heart disease
9
Asthma
6
Cancer
6
Arthritis
4

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

Sedan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
15.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
8.5%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sedan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.7%
Couple — no children
28.1%
Couple — no children under 15
12.9%
One parent — no children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sedan Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
2.0% 3
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Previously served
3.4% 5
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Never served
94.6% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sedan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.5% 27
Did not provide
81.5% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sedan Children Ever Born

No children
24.4%
1 child
6.7%
2 children
22.2%
3 children
37.8%
4 children
8.9%

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

Sedan When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
4
1981–1990
4
1991–2000
6
2001–2010
4

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

Sedan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.3%
5–14 hours
28.3%
15–29 hours
17.9%
30+ hours
11.7%
Did not do domestic work
22.8%

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

Sedan Household Size

1 person
31.5%
2 persons
30.1%
3 persons
13.7%
4 persons
13.7%
5 persons
5.5%
6+ persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sedan Where Residents Moved From

Same address
157
Moved from SA
9

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

Sedan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
86.4%
Step family — no other children
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sedan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Break & Enter
3
Theft
1
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Sedan Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,052/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.0%

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

If you earn X in Sedan

≈ $4,559/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $852/wk
Rent share 19.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Sedan vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sedan

What is the population of Sedan SA?

The population of Sedan SA is 212 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Sedan is ranked #6,808 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sedan?

The median personal income in Sedan SA is $589 per week, or $30,628 per year.The median household income is $1,052 per week.Family income is $1,228 per week.Sedan is ranked #7,241 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sedan?

Median rent in Sedan SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sedan ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sedan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sedan SA is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sedan?

The median age in Sedan SA is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sedan a good suburb to live in?

Sedan is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 212.The median income is $589/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% 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: 41324. All dollar figures in AUD.