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Telowie SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Telowie SA is 89 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Telowie is $659 per week ($34,268 per year). Median rent in Telowie is $190 per week ($823 per month). Telowie has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Telowie has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Telowie is $726.

There were 5 recorded offences in Telowie in 2023-24, a rate of 56 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Telowie Population

residents (Census 2021)

Telowie Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$659/wk

$34,268 per year

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Median Rent

$190/wk

$823 per month

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$726/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Telowie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.3% (49) Female 43.7% (38)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

89 people · 99.9 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Telowie Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Telowie 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)

Telowie Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Telowie Religion

No Religion

55.6%

Catholic

13.3%

Uniting Church

13.3%

Anglican

7.8%

Not stated

6.7%

Lutheran

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Telowie Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent

40.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.8%

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

Telowie Employment

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Employed full-time

31.8% 21 people

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Employed part-time

25.8% 17 people

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Unemployed

7.6% 5 people

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Not in labour force

34.8% 23 people

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

Telowie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

71.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

28.1%

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

Telowie Occupation

Community & Personal Service

50.0%

Managers

16.7%

Professionals

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.7%

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

Telowie Field of Study

Society & Culture

52.6%

Engineering

47.4%

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

Telowie Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Telowie Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

19.2%

$500-$649/wk

15.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

19.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Telowie Marital Status

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Married

63.2% 48

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Divorced

10.5% 8

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Never married

26.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Telowie Ancestry

English

38.5%

Australian

34.9%

German

9.2%

Scottish

8.3%

Irish

6.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Telowie School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

66.7%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

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

Telowie Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.7% 12

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No need for assistance

93.3% 166

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

Telowie Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.3% 11

—

Not a volunteer

84.7% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Telowie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Telowie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.6%

Did not go to work

17.6%

Car (passenger)

11.8%

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

Telowie Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.0%

2 vehicles

37.1%

3 vehicles

25.7%

4+ vehicles

17.1%

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

Telowie Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.6%

3 bedrooms

53.1%

4 bedrooms

31.3%

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

Telowie Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

24.4%

moved in the last 5 years

6.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Telowie Indigenous Population

2.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

168

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Telowie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

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

Telowie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.2%

$1-$149/wk

7.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

16.4%

$650-$799/wk

16.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Telowie Family Structure

Couple — no children

52.1%

Couple — children under 15

30.1%

Couple — no children under 15

13.7%

One parent — children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Telowie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.0% 8

—

Did not provide

89.0% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Telowie Children Ever Born

No children

24.0%

2 children

52.0%

3 children

12.0%

4 children

12.0%

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

Telowie When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Telowie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

25.3%

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

Telowie Household Size

1 person

17.1%

2 persons

46.3%

3 persons

22.0%

4 persons

14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Telowie Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from SA

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

Telowie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Telowie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 5 total

Theft

Break & Enter

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

Telowie Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $190/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.5%

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

If you earn X in Telowie

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $190/wk

Left after rent $1,122/wk

Rent share 14.5%

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Telowie vs State & National Average

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Pop: 45 Income: $439/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 45 Income: $900/wk Rent: $380/wk

Perlubie

Pop: 45 Income: $489/wk Rent: $270/wk

Perponda

Pop: 45 Income: $669/wk Rent: $165/wk

Boatswain Point

Pop: 46 Income: $668/wk Rent: $200/wk

Calomba

Pop: 46 Income: $959/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Telowie

What is the population of Telowie SA?

The population of Telowie SA is 89 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Telowie?

The median personal income in Telowie SA is $659 per week, or $34,268 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Telowie?

Median rent in Telowie SA is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Telowie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Telowie SA is $726. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Telowie?

The median age in Telowie SA is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Telowie a good suburb to live in?

Telowie is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 89.The median income is $659/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% 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: 41434. All dollar figures in AUD.