South Australia · Suburb Profile

Skye SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Skye SA is 293 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Skye is $1,042 per week ($54,184 per year). Median rent in Skye is $455 per week ($1,972 per month). Skye has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Skye has a population density of 213.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Skye is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Skye is $2,167.

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

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Skye Population

residents (Census 2021)

Skye Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,042/wk

$54,184 per year

#970 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$455/wk

$1,972 per month

#1017 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Skye Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (149) Female 49.8% (148)

Population Density

213.6

people per km²

293 people · 1.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,905

Family income/wk

Skye 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Skye Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.6% 62 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.4% 37 dwellings

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

Skye Country of Birth

Australia

87.7%

England

5.3%

China

3.5%

India

3.5%

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

Skye Religion

No Religion

54.1%

Catholic

22.2%

Not stated

5.2%

Christian (other)

4.8%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Anglican

3.7%

Lutheran

3.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Skye Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

79.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

10.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.6%

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

Skye Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

55.0%

Spanish

25.0%

Mandarin

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Skye Employment

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Employed full-time

33.5% 82 people

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Employed part-time

24.9% 61 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 7 people

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Not in labour force

38.8% 95 people

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

Skye Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

50.6%

Postgraduate Degree

18.7%

Certificate III/IV

18.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.0%

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

Skye Occupation

Professionals

52.7%

Managers

11.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.8%

Sales Workers

4.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

Labourers

3.6%

Community & Personal Service

2.7%

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

Skye Field of Study

Health

22.9%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Engineering

15.2%

Society & Culture

13.3%

Education

12.4%

Creative Arts

7.6%

Architecture & Building

5.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

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

Skye Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Skye Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.3%

$4,000+/wk

34.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Skye Marital Status

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Married

63.1% 161

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Separated

2.7% 7

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Divorced

4.7% 12

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Widowed

3.5% 9

👤

Never married

25.9% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Skye Ancestry

English

25.5%

Australian

23.6%

Italian

13.5%

Other

9.3%

Greek

5.2%

Scottish

5.2%

Chinese

4.4%

Irish

4.1%

German

2.7%

Indian

2.7%

Spanish

2.5%

Dutch

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Skye School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

24.4%

Vocational Education

17.1%

Secondary — Government

12.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.2%

Primary — Catholic

9.8%

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

Skye Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.8% 22

✅

No need for assistance

96.2% 556

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

Skye Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.7% 69

—

Not a volunteer

72.3% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Skye Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

10.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Skye How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.8%

Did not go to work

15.8%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

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

Skye Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.9%

1 vehicle

20.4%

2 vehicles

43.7%

3 vehicles

22.3%

4+ vehicles

10.7%

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

Skye Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.5%

3 bedrooms

34.0%

4 bedrooms

37.7%

5 bedrooms

17.0%

6+ bedrooms

2.8%

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

Skye Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

30.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Skye Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

580

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Skye Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Asthma

Stroke

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

Skye Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.4%

$3,500+/wk

12.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Skye Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.1%

Couple — no children

32.3%

Couple — no children under 15

25.0%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Skye Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.2% 3

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Previously served

1.6% 4

👤

Never served

97.1% 237

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Skye Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 36

—

Did not provide

85.5% 213

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Skye Children Ever Born

No children

25.2%

1 child

13.0%

2 children

39.1%

3 children

22.6%

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

Skye When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

2020

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

Skye Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.5%

5–14 hours

32.4%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

17.0%

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

Skye Household Size

1 person

19.1%

2 persons

34.5%

3 persons

21.8%

4 persons

16.4%

5 persons

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Skye Where Residents Moved From

Same address

244

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

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

Skye Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.9%

Step family — no other children

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Skye Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Skye Schools

schools nearby

government

1105

avg ICSEA score

5,741

total students

St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 873 students

1180

ICSEA

Magill School Government

Primary · R-6 · 744 students

1119

ICSEA

Stradbroke School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 694 students

1111

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 208 students

1099

ICSEA

Norwood International High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,667 students

1090

ICSEA

Morialta Secondary College Government

Secondary · U, 7-10 · 570 students

1075

ICSEA

Rostrevor College Catholic

Combined · R-12 · 985 students

1064

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Skye Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,594/wk

Median Rent $455/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

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

If you earn X in Skye

Your weekly income

≈ $11,241/month

Median rent $455/wk

Left after rent $2,139/wk

Rent share 17.5%

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Skye vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Skye

What is the population of Skye SA?

The population of Skye SA is 293 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 213.6 people per km².Skye is ranked #6,067 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Skye?

The median personal income in Skye SA is $1,042 per week, or $54,184 per year.The median household income is $2,594 per week.Family income is $2,905 per week.Skye is ranked #970 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Skye?

Median rent in Skye SA is $455 per week ($1,972 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Skye ranks #1,017 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Skye?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Skye SA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Skye?

The median age in Skye SA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Skye a good suburb to live in?

Skye is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 293.The median income is $1,042/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% 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: 41344. All dollar figures in AUD.