Tarnma SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tarnma SA is 20 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tarnma is $525 per week ($27,300 per year). Median rent in Tarnma is $206 per week ($893 per month). Tarnma has a median age of 74 years, older than the national median of 38. Tarnma has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Tarnma in 2023-24, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Tarnma Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tarnma Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$525/wk
$27,300 per year
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Median Rent
$206/wk
$893 per month
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Median Age
74years
36 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.5 per bedroom

Tarnma Demographics

Gender Split

Male 77.8% (14) Female 22.2% (4)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
20 people · 35.8 km²

Households

1.6
Avg household size
0.5
Persons per bedroom
$1,062
Family income/wk

Tarnma Age Distribution

55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tarnma Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Tarnma Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Tarnma Religion

Catholic
33.3%
Lutheran
33.3%
No Religion
19.0%
Not stated
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tarnma Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
35.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.6%

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

Tarnma Employment

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Employed full-time
18.8% 3 people
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Not in labour force
81.3% 13 people

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

Tarnma Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Tarnma Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tarnma Marital Status

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Married
60.9% 14
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Divorced
26.1% 6
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Widowed
13.0% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tarnma Ancestry

Australian
46.2%
English
30.8%
German
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tarnma Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 24

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

Tarnma Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tarnma Car Ownership

1 vehicle
66.7%
2 vehicles
33.3%

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

Tarnma Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
37.5%
3 bedrooms
62.5%

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

Tarnma Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
27.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tarnma Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
22
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tarnma Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tarnma Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.3%
One parent — no children under 15
46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tarnma Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tarnma When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Tarnma Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
26.3%
15–29 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
21.1%
Did not do domestic work
36.8%

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

Tarnma Household Size

1 person
42.9%
2 persons
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tarnma Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

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

Tarnma Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $850/wk
Median Rent $206/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.2%

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

If you earn X in Tarnma

≈ $3,683/month
Median rent $206/wk
Left after rent $644/wk
Rent share 24.2%

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Tarnma vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarnma

What is the population of Tarnma SA?

The population of Tarnma SA is 20 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Tarnma?

The median personal income in Tarnma SA is $525 per week, or $27,300 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.

How much is rent in Tarnma?

Median rent in Tarnma SA is $206 per week ($893 per month).Rent represents 24.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Tarnma?

The median age in Tarnma SA is 74 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tarnma a good suburb to live in?

Tarnma is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 20.The median income is $525/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.2% 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: 41427. All dollar figures in AUD.