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Short SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Short SA is 22 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Short is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Short has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Short has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Short is $1,513.

There were 1 recorded offences in Short in 2023-24, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Short Population

residents (Census 2021)

Short Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$725/wk

$37,700 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

$1,513/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Short Demographics

Gender Split

Male 40.0% (10) Female 60.0% (15)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

22 people · 90.6 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,249

Family income/wk

Short Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

45-49

55-59

60-64

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Short Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.9% 3 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.1% 4 dwellings

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

Short Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Short Religion

No Religion

41.9%

Christian (other)

32.3%

Not stated

25.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Short Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

36.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

36.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.3%

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

Short Employment

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Employed full-time

37.5% 6 people

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Employed part-time

43.8% 7 people

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Not in labour force

18.8% 3 people

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

Short Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

70.0%

Bachelor Degree

30.0%

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

Short Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

57.1%

Managers

42.9%

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

Short Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

100.0%

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

Short Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Short Marital Status

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Married

40.9% 9

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Divorced

18.2% 4

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Never married

40.9% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Short Ancestry

Australian

50.0%

English

37.5%

Other

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Short School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

50.0%

Primary — Government

50.0%

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

Short Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 41

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

Short Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.3% 3

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Not a volunteer

72.7% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Short How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

57.1%

Walked only

42.9%

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

Short Car Ownership

1 vehicle

36.4%

2 vehicles

36.4%

4+ vehicles

27.3%

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

Short Population Mobility

40.0%

moved in the last year

84.2%

moved in the last 5 years

55.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Short Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Short Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

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

Short Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Short Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

78.6%

Couple — no children

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Short Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

28.6% 4

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Did not provide

71.4% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Short Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours

100.0%

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

Short Household Size

2 persons

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Short Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Short Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2023

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

Short Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,149/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 Short

Your weekly income

≈ $4,979/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,149/wk

Rent share —

Short vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Lake View

Pop: 11 Income: $556/wk Rent: $280/wk

Collinsville (SA)

Pop: 11 Income: $425/wk

Apamurra

Pop: 11 Income: $474/wk Rent: $16/wk

Benbournie

Pop: 11 Income: $362/wk Rent: $235/wk

Boolgun

Pop: 11 Income: $699/wk

Caroline

Pop: 11 Income: $900/wk

Compare Short

Short vs Lake View →Short vs Collinsville (SA) →Short vs Apamurra →Short vs Benbournie →

Frequently Asked Questions About Short

What is the population of Short SA?

The population of Short SA is 22 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Short?

The median personal income in Short SA is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,149 per week.Family income is $2,249 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Short?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Short SA is $1,513. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Short?

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

Is Short a good suburb to live in?

Short is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 22.The median income is $725/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: 41342. All dollar figures in AUD.