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St Kilda SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of St Kilda SA is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in St Kilda is $489 per week ($25,428 per year). Median rent in St Kilda is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). St Kilda has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. St Kilda has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in St Kilda is England. The most common religion is No Religion (66% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Kilda is $867.

There were 3 recorded offences in St Kilda in 2025-26, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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St Kilda Population

residents (Census 2021)

St Kilda Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$489/wk

$25,428 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

St Kilda Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.8% (48) Female 42.2% (35)

Population Density

5.1

people per km²

88 people · 17.4 km²

Households

1.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$899

Family income/wk

St Kilda Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

20-24

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

St Kilda Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.5% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.5% 10 dwellings

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

St Kilda Country of Birth

Australia

89.2%

England

10.8%

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

St Kilda Religion

No Religion

66.2%

Catholic

12.2%

Not stated

8.1%

Anglican

5.4%

Lutheran

4.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

St Kilda Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

36.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

30.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

21.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.8%

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

St Kilda Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

St Kilda Employment

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Employed full-time

13.8% 11 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 16 people

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Unemployed

7.5% 6 people

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Not in labour force

58.8% 47 people

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

St Kilda Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

81.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.8%

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

St Kilda Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers

100.0%

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

St Kilda Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

50.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

50.0%

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

St Kilda Dwelling Types

Separate house

79.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

14.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

St Kilda Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

21.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

16.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

St Kilda Marital Status

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Married

30.8% 24

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Separated

11.5% 9

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Divorced

17.9% 14

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Widowed

6.4% 5

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Never married

33.3% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

St Kilda Ancestry

English

43.9%

Australian

24.5%

Irish

12.2%

German

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.1%

Scottish

4.1%

Italian

3.1%

Other

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

St Kilda School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

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

St Kilda Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 4

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No need for assistance

97.3% 144

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

St Kilda Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.4% 12

—

Not a volunteer

83.6% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

St Kilda Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

42.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

St Kilda How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.0%

Other

19.0%

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

St Kilda Car Ownership

1 vehicle

64.4%

2 vehicles

15.6%

3 vehicles

13.3%

4+ vehicles

6.7%

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

St Kilda Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

25.5%

2 bedrooms

42.6%

3 bedrooms

23.4%

4 bedrooms

8.5%

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

St Kilda Population Mobility

12.2%

moved in the last year

34.7%

moved in the last 5 years

6.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

37.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

St Kilda Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

146

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

St Kilda Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

St Kilda Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

18.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

18.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

St Kilda Family Structure

Couple — no children

52.3%

Couple — children under 15

20.5%

One parent — children under 15

18.2%

One parent — no children under 15

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

St Kilda Military Service

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Previously served

5.3% 4

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Never served

94.7% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

St Kilda Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.6% 13

—

Did not provide

82.4% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

St Kilda Children Ever Born

No children

23.8%

1 child

14.3%

2 children

61.9%

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

St Kilda When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

St Kilda Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.2%

5–14 hours

27.8%

15–29 hours

6.9%

30+ hours

12.5%

Did not do domestic work

30.6%

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

St Kilda Household Size

1 person

62.5%

2 persons

25.0%

3 persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

St Kilda Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

St Kilda Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

St Kilda Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Property Damage

Fraud

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

St Kilda Rent Prices & Affordability

36%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $697/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 35.9%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in St Kilda

Your weekly income

≈ $3,020/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $447/wk

Rent share 35.9%

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Income: $506/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $580/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $487/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $486/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $456/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $90/wk

Burra (SA)

Income: $539/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

Ardrossan

Income: $495/wk Rent: $228/wk Save: $22/wk

St Kilda vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Cradock

Pop: 44 Income: $724/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bald Hills (SA)

Pop: 44 Income: $624/wk

Bray

Pop: 44 Income: $739/wk Rent: $125/wk

Copeville

Pop: 44 Income: $469/wk Rent: $80/wk

Cortlinye

Pop: 44 Income: $979/wk Rent: $150/wk

Urania

Pop: 44 Income: $1,021/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Kilda

What is the population of St Kilda SA?

The population of St Kilda SA is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

What is the median income in St Kilda?

The median personal income in St Kilda SA is $489 per week, or $25,428 per year.The median household income is $697 per week.Family income is $899 per week.

How much is rent in St Kilda?

Median rent in St Kilda SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 35.9% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in St Kilda?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in St Kilda SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in St Kilda?

The median age in St Kilda SA is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is St Kilda a good suburb to live in?

St Kilda is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 88.The median income is $489/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (35.9% 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: 41371. All dollar figures in AUD.