South Kilkerran SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of South Kilkerran SA is 59 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Kilkerran is $518 per week ($26,936 per year). Median rent in South Kilkerran is $100 per week ($433 per month). South Kilkerran has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. South Kilkerran has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Kilkerran is $1,034.

There were 2 recorded offences in South Kilkerran in 2025-26, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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South Kilkerran Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

South Kilkerran Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$518/wk
$26,936 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,034/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

South Kilkerran Demographics

Gender Split

Male 62.1% (36) Female 37.9% (22)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
59 people · 68.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,291
Family income/wk

South Kilkerran Age Distribution

0-4
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

South Kilkerran Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.2% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.8% 8 dwellings

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

South Kilkerran Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

South Kilkerran Religion

Lutheran
30.8%
Catholic
19.2%
No Religion
17.3%
Uniting Church
13.5%
Not stated
9.6%
Christian (other)
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

South Kilkerran Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
38.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%

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

South Kilkerran Employment

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Employed full-time
36.4% 16 people
Employed part-time
31.8% 14 people
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Not in labour force
31.8% 14 people

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

South Kilkerran Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
75.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%

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

South Kilkerran Occupation

Managers
62.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
37.5%

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

South Kilkerran Field of Study

Education
55.6%
Engineering
44.4%

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

South Kilkerran Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

South Kilkerran Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
40.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

South Kilkerran Marital Status

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Married
65.9% 29
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Divorced
6.8% 3
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Never married
27.3% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

South Kilkerran Ancestry

Australian
36.4%
English
24.7%
German
11.7%
Irish
11.7%
Scottish
11.7%
New Zealander
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

South Kilkerran Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.8% 6
No need for assistance
94.2% 97

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

South Kilkerran Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.7% 9
Not a volunteer
76.3% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

South Kilkerran Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

South Kilkerran How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
58.8%
Walked only
41.2%

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

South Kilkerran Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.8%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
11.1%

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

South Kilkerran Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.4%
3 bedrooms
65.2%
4 bedrooms
17.4%

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

South Kilkerran Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
12.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

South Kilkerran Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
94
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

South Kilkerran Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Arthritis
5
Diabetes
3

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

South Kilkerran Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
16.7%
$500-$649/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

South Kilkerran Family Structure

Couple — no children
48.6%
Couple — children under 15
25.7%
Couple — no children under 15
14.3%
One parent — no children under 15
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

South Kilkerran Military Service

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Previously served
6.8% 3
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Never served
93.2% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

South Kilkerran Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.7% 3
Did not provide
92.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

South Kilkerran Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

South Kilkerran Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.0%
5–14 hours
10.0%
15–29 hours
17.5%
30+ hours
27.5%
Did not do domestic work
15.0%

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

South Kilkerran Household Size

1 person
35.0%
2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

South Kilkerran Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

South Kilkerran Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

South Kilkerran Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.9%

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

If you earn X in South Kilkerran

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $1,025/wk
Rent share 8.9%

South Kilkerran vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Kilkerran

What is the population of South Kilkerran SA?

The population of South Kilkerran SA is 59 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in South Kilkerran?

The median personal income in South Kilkerran SA is $518 per week, or $26,936 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,291 per week.

How much is rent in South Kilkerran?

Median rent in South Kilkerran SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 8.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in South Kilkerran?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Kilkerran SA is $1,034. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in South Kilkerran?

The median age in South Kilkerran SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is South Kilkerran a good suburb to live in?

South Kilkerran is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 59.The median income is $518/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.9% 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: 41355. All dollar figures in AUD.