South Australia · Suburb Profile
Southend SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Southend, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Southend SA is 301 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Southend is $856 per week ($44,512 per year). Median rent in Southend is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Southend has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Southend has a population density of 8.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Southend is England. The most common religion is No Religion (67% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southend is $1,487.
There were 3 recorded offences in Southend in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).
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Southend Population
Southend Median Income & Rent
Southend Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Southend Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Southend Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Southend Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Southend Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Southend Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Southend Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Southend Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Southend Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Southend Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Southend Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Southend Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Southend Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Southend Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Southend Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Southend School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Southend Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Southend Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Southend Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Southend How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Southend Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Southend Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Southend Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Southend Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Southend Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Southend Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Southend Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Southend Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Southend Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Southend Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Southend When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Southend Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Southend Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Southend Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Southend Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Southend Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Southend Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Southend
What is the population of Southend SA?
The population of Southend SA is 301 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.1 people per km².Southend is ranked #6,018 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Southend?
The median personal income in Southend SA is $856 per week, or $44,512 per year.The median household income is $1,761 per week.Family income is $1,988 per week.Southend is ranked #2,680 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Southend?
Median rent in Southend SA is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 13.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Southend ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Southend?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southend SA is $1,487. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Southend?
The median age in Southend SA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Southend a good suburb to live in?
Southend is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 301.The median income is $856/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.9% 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: 41357. All dollar figures in AUD.