Sleaford SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sleaford SA is 31 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sleaford is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Sleaford is $210 per week ($910 per month). Sleaford has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Sleaford has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sleaford is $825.

There were 6 recorded offences in Sleaford in 2024-25, a rate of 194 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Sleaford Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sleaford Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$825/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 1 per bedroom

Sleaford Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.6% (17) Female 41.4% (12)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
31 people · 189.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Sleaford Age Distribution

25-29
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sleaford Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 9 dwellings

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

Sleaford Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Sleaford Religion

No Religion
58.3%
Anglican
25.0%
Catholic
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sleaford Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%

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

Sleaford Employment

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Employed full-time
73.3% 11 people
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Not in labour force
26.7% 4 people

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

Sleaford Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
13.6%
Bachelor Degree
13.6%

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

Sleaford Occupation

Professionals
50.0%
Labourers
31.3%
Managers
18.8%

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

Sleaford Field of Study

Architecture & Building
38.5%
Education
38.5%
Management & Commerce
23.1%

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

Sleaford Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sleaford Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
37.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sleaford Marital Status

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Married
60.0% 15
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Never married
40.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sleaford Ancestry

Australian
42.9%
English
40.5%
Irish
9.5%
German
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sleaford Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
10.5% 6
No need for assistance
89.5% 51

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

Sleaford Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.5% 12
Not a volunteer
62.5% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sleaford How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Sleaford Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
57.1%
4+ vehicles
21.4%

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

Sleaford Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
18.8%
3 bedrooms
37.5%
4 bedrooms
43.8%

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

Sleaford Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
13.8%
moved in the last 5 years
9.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sleaford Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
65
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sleaford Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
3

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

Sleaford Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
25.0%
$800-$999/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
35.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sleaford Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
41.7%
Couple — no children
33.3%
One parent — no children under 15
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sleaford Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 3
Did not provide
88.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sleaford When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3

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

Sleaford Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.0%
5–14 hours
38.7%
15–29 hours
22.6%
Did not do domestic work
9.7%

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

Sleaford Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sleaford Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sleaford Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Other Against Person
2
Property Damage
2
Theft
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024

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

Sleaford Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.9%

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

If you earn X in Sleaford

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $1,414/wk
Rent share 12.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Sleaford vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sleaford

What is the population of Sleaford SA?

The population of Sleaford SA is 31 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Sleaford?

The median personal income in Sleaford SA is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Sleaford?

Median rent in Sleaford SA is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 12.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Sleaford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sleaford SA is $825. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sleaford?

The median age in Sleaford SA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sleaford a good suburb to live in?

Sleaford is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 31.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.9% 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: 41345. All dollar figures in AUD.