Suburbs St Ives (SA)

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St Ives SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of St Ives SA is 35 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in St Ives is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). St Ives has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. St Ives has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Ives is $1,372.

There were 1 recorded offences in St Ives in 2024-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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📍 St Ives, South Australia — 35.1122°S, 138.9779°E

Crime: Low Med High

St Ives Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

St Ives Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
35years
3 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,372/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 1 per bedroom

St Ives Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.8% (13) Female 55.2% (16)

Population Density

3.7
people per km²
35 people · 9.4 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,124
Family income/wk

St Ives Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
25-29
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

St Ives Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 8 dwellings

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

St Ives Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

St Ives Religion

No Religion
51.4%
Othr Christian
17.1%
Anglican
11.4%
Pentecostal
11.4%
Lutheran
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

St Ives Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.2%

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

St Ives Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 7 people
⏰
Employed part-time
28.6% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
38.1% 8 people

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

St Ives Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
68.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
31.6%

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

St Ives Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers
54.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
45.5%

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

St Ives Field of Study

Health
33.3%
Society & Culture
33.3%
Creative Arts
33.3%

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

St Ives Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

St Ives Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
54.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

St Ives Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 14
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Divorced
10.7% 3
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Never married
39.3% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

St Ives Ancestry

Australian
40.5%
English
33.3%
Scottish
14.3%
Other
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

St Ives Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 69

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

St Ives Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
38.9% 14
—
Not a volunteer
61.1% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

St Ives Monthly Mortgage Repayments

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

St Ives How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

St Ives Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
31.3%
4+ vehicles
37.5%

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

St Ives Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
40.0%
3 bedrooms
60.0%

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

St Ives Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
71.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

St Ives Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
74
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

St Ives Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
3
Mental health
3

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

St Ives Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
27.8%
$650-$799/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

St Ives Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
51.5%
Couple — children under 15
48.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

St Ives Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.0% 3
—
Did not provide
90.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

St Ives Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

St Ives When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6

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

St Ives Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.8%
5–14 hours
20.8%
15–29 hours
20.8%
30+ hours
20.8%
Did not do domestic work
16.7%

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

St Ives Household Size

1 person
36.4%
3 persons
36.4%
4 persons
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

St Ives Where Residents Moved From

Same address
30
Moved from SA
6

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

St Ives Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

St Ives Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024

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

St Ives Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,874/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in St Ives

≈ $8,121/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,874/wk
Rent share —

St Ives vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Castambul
Pop: 18 Income: $624/wk
Bright (SA)
Pop: 18 Income: $450/wk Rent: $250/wk
Kangaroo Head
Pop: 18 Income: $687/wk Rent: $360/wk
Mantung
Pop: 18 Income: $350/wk
Meningie East
Pop: 18 Income: $695/wk Rent: $135/wk
Nalyappa
Pop: 18 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Ives

What is the population of St Ives SA?

The population of St Ives SA is 35 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

What is the median income in St Ives?

The median personal income in St Ives SA is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,874 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in St Ives?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Ives SA is $1,372. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in St Ives?

The median age in St Ives SA is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is St Ives a good suburb to live in?

St Ives is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 35.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 41369. All dollar figures in AUD.