South Australia · Suburb Profile

Senior SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Senior SA is 120 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Senior is $772 per week ($40,144 per year). Median rent in Senior is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Senior has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Senior has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Senior is $1,029.

There were 5 recorded offences in Senior in 2023-24, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Senior Population

residents (Census 2021)

Senior Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$772/wk

$40,144 per year

#4100 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,029/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Senior Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (62) Female 47.0% (55)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

120 people · 500.1 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Senior Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Senior Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.3% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.7% 10 dwellings

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

Senior Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Senior Religion

No Religion

30.5%

Not stated

16.4%

Uniting Church

14.8%

Catholic

14.1%

Lutheran

13.3%

Anglican

7.0%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Senior Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

32.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.8%

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

Senior Employment

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Employed full-time

60.6% 43 people

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Employed part-time

22.5% 16 people

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Not in labour force

16.9% 12 people

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

Senior Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

38.7%

Bachelor Degree

12.9%

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

Senior Occupation

Managers

37.0%

Sales Workers

29.6%

Professionals

22.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

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

Senior Field of Study

Management & Commerce

30.0%

Agriculture & Environment

23.3%

Health

23.3%

Engineering

13.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

10.0%

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

Senior Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Senior Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

19.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

29.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

19.4%

$4,000+/wk

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Senior Marital Status

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Married

65.1% 56

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Divorced

3.5% 3

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Widowed

3.5% 3

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Never married

27.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Senior Ancestry

Australian

36.6%

English

29.6%

German

19.7%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

3.5%

French

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Senior School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

54.5%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Vocational Education

12.1%

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

Senior Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.8% 4

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No need for assistance

98.2% 220

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

Senior Volunteering

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Volunteer

45.0% 36

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Not a volunteer

55.0% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Senior Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Senior How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.6%

Did not go to work

12.2%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

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

Senior Car Ownership

2 vehicles

48.6%

3 vehicles

29.7%

4+ vehicles

21.6%

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

Senior Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

67.9%

4 bedrooms

32.1%

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

Senior Population Mobility

9.8%

moved in the last year

28.9%

moved in the last 5 years

77.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Senior Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

206

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Senior Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Senior Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Senior Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.8%

Couple — no children under 15

20.2%

Couple — no children

19.2%

One parent — children under 15

3.8%

One parent — no children under 15

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Senior Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 11

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Did not provide

85.7% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Senior Children Ever Born

1 child

33.3%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

33.3%

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

Senior When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Senior Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.6%

5–14 hours

39.7%

15–29 hours

19.2%

30+ hours

9.0%

Did not do domestic work

6.4%

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

Senior Household Size

1 person

11.4%

2 persons

34.3%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

11.4%

5 persons

14.3%

6+ persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Senior Where Residents Moved From

Same address

101

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Senior Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.0%

Step family — no other children

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Senior Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 5 total

Other Against Person

Homicide

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

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

Senior Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,035/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.8%

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

If you earn X in Senior

Your weekly income

≈ $8,818/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $1,795/wk

Rent share 11.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Risdon Park South

Income: $713/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $55/wk

Paringa

Income: $800/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

Renmark West

Income: $788/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $40/wk

Mount Gambier

Income: $691/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $20/wk

Port Augusta West

Income: $720/wk Rent: $213/wk Save: $27/wk

Bordertown

Income: $819/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $20/wk

Naracoorte

Income: $758/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

Keith

Income: $746/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $60/wk

Senior vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Gomersal

Pop: 60 Income: $833/wk Rent: $330/wk

Kepa

Pop: 60 Income: $849/wk Rent: $120/wk

Koppamurra

Pop: 60 Income: $825/wk Rent: $180/wk

Mount Magnificent

Pop: 60 Income: $883/wk Rent: $400/wk

Regency Park

Pop: 60 Income: $426/wk Rent: $450/wk

Spring Gully (SA)

Pop: 60 Income: $833/wk

Compare Senior

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Frequently Asked Questions About Senior

What is the population of Senior SA?

The population of Senior SA is 120 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Senior is ranked #8,425 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Senior?

The median personal income in Senior SA is $772 per week, or $40,144 per year.The median household income is $2,035 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Senior is ranked #4,100 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Senior?

Median rent in Senior SA is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 11.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Senior ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Senior?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Senior SA is $1,029. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Senior?

The median age in Senior SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Senior a good suburb to live in?

Senior is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 120.The median income is $772/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.8% 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: 41332. All dollar figures in AUD.