Square Mile SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Square Mile SA is 31 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Square Mile is $1,292 per week ($67,184 per year). Median rent in Square Mile is $180 per week ($780 per month). Square Mile has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Square Mile has a population density of 11.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Square Mile is $1,950.

There were 3 recorded offences in Square Mile in 2024-25, a rate of 97 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).

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Square Mile Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Square Mile Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,292/wk
$67,184 per year
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Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Square Mile Demographics

Gender Split

Male 63.3% (19) Female 36.7% (11)

Population Density

11.7
people per km²
31 people · 2.7 km²

Households

3.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,624
Family income/wk

Square Mile Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
45-49
50-54
55-59
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Square Mile Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.1% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.9% 3 dwellings

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

Square Mile Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Square Mile Religion

Catholic
41.4%
No Religion
34.5%
Anglican
13.8%
Not stated
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Square Mile Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.3%

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

Square Mile Employment

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Employed full-time
30.0% 6 people
Employed part-time
70.0% 14 people

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

Square Mile Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Square Mile Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
50.0%

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

Square Mile Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Square Mile Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Square Mile Marital Status

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Married
57.1% 16
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Divorced
10.7% 3
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Never married
32.1% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Square Mile Ancestry

Australian
45.5%
English
42.4%
Italian
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Square Mile School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
38.5%
Secondary — Catholic
38.5%
Primary — Catholic
23.1%

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

Square Mile Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 67

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

Square Mile Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.0% 10
Not a volunteer
63.0% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Square Mile Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Square Mile How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Car (passenger)
20.8%
Did not go to work
12.5%

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

Square Mile Car Ownership

2 vehicles
27.3%
3 vehicles
27.3%
4+ vehicles
45.5%

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

Square Mile Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
57.1%
5 bedrooms
42.9%

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

Square Mile Population Mobility

9.1%
moved in the last year
28.6%
moved in the last 5 years
92.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Square Mile Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
57
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Square Mile Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
4
Heart disease
3

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

Square Mile Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,000-$1,249/wk
31.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Square Mile Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.6%
Couple — no children under 15
31.3%
Couple — no children
28.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Square Mile Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
26.9% 7
Did not provide
73.1% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Square Mile Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Square Mile Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
34.6%
5–14 hours
30.8%
15–29 hours
15.4%
30+ hours
19.2%

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

Square Mile Household Size

2 persons
45.5%
4 persons
27.3%
5 persons
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Square Mile Where Residents Moved From

Same address
30
Moved from SA
3

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

Square Mile Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Square Mile Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Other Against Person
3

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Square Mile Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
964
avg ICSEA score
1,095
total students
Yahl Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 117 students
974
ICSEA
Grant High School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 978 students
954
ICSEA

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

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Square Mile Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $3,624/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.0%

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

If you earn X in Square Mile

≈ $15,704/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $3,444/wk
Rent share 5.0%

Square Mile vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Square Mile

What is the population of Square Mile SA?

The population of Square Mile SA is 31 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Square Mile?

The median personal income in Square Mile SA is $1,292 per week, or $67,184 per year.The median household income is $3,624 per week.Family income is $3,624 per week.

How much is rent in Square Mile?

Median rent in Square Mile SA is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 5.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Square Mile?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Square Mile SA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Square Mile?

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

Is Square Mile a good suburb to live in?

Square Mile is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 31.The median income is $1,292/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.0% 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: 41365. All dollar figures in AUD.