Suburbs Terowie

South Australia · Suburb Profile

Terowie SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Terowie SA is 135 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Terowie is $437 per week ($22,724 per year). Median rent in Terowie is $135 per week ($585 per month). Terowie has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Terowie has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Terowie is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Terowie is $298.

There were 1 recorded offences in Terowie in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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📍 Terowie, South Australia — 33.1525°S, 138.9233°E

Crime: Low Med High

Terowie Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Terowie Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$437/wk
$22,724 per year
#8694 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$135/wk
$585 per month
#8423 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$298/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.6 per bedroom

Terowie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.8% (74) Female 45.2% (61)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
135 people · 169.4 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$880
Family income/wk

Terowie Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Terowie Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
63.8% 30 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
36.2% 17 dwellings

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

Terowie Country of Birth

Australia
87.9%
England
12.1%

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

Terowie Religion

No Religion
50.8%
Not stated
18.6%
Anglican
11.9%
Catholic
8.5%
Christian (other)
5.9%
Uniting Church
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Terowie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.4%

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

Terowie Employment

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Employed full-time
16.5% 17 people
⏰
Employed part-time
17.5% 18 people
🔍
Unemployed
4.9% 5 people
🏠
Not in labour force
61.2% 63 people

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

Terowie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
13.3%
Bachelor Degree
13.3%
Postgraduate Degree
10.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.0%

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

Terowie Occupation

Community & Personal Service
41.2%
Professionals
23.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.6%
Labourers
17.6%

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

Terowie Field of Study

Health
38.1%
Society & Culture
28.6%
Education
19.0%
Engineering
14.3%

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

Terowie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Terowie Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
9.5%
$300-$399/wk
9.5%
$400-$499/wk
33.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.1%
$650-$799/wk
19.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Terowie Marital Status

💍
Married
30.3% 37
↔️
Separated
5.7% 7
📋
Divorced
13.1% 16
🕊️
Widowed
9.0% 11
👤
Never married
41.8% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Terowie Ancestry

English
41.2%
Australian
24.3%
Irish
8.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.8%
German
6.8%
Scottish
6.8%
Dutch
3.4%
New Zealander
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Terowie School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Terowie Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
17.8% 40
✅
No need for assistance
82.2% 185

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

Terowie Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
25.5% 26
—
Not a volunteer
74.5% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Terowie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
53.8%
$300-$449/mo
46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Terowie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
89.3%
Did not go to work
10.7%

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

Terowie Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.9%
1 vehicle
36.2%
2 vehicles
36.2%
3 vehicles
12.1%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

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

Terowie Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
32.7%
3 bedrooms
38.2%
4 bedrooms
21.8%
6+ bedrooms
7.3%

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

Terowie Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
20.6%
moved in the last 5 years
9.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
33.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Terowie Indigenous Population

6.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
14
Indigenous residents
201
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Terowie Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
24
Lung condition
15
Arthritis
12
Diabetes
7
Cancer
6
Asthma
4

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

Terowie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
16.7%
$300-$399/wk
16.7%
$400-$499/wk
26.7%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Terowie Family Structure

Couple — no children
38.5%
Couple — children under 15
30.8%
One parent — no children under 15
15.4%
Couple — no children under 15
10.8%
One parent — children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Terowie Military Service

👤
Never served
92.2% 95
🏅
Previously served
7.8% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Terowie Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.0% 15
—
Did not provide
85.0% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Terowie Children Ever Born

No children
38.9%
1 child
16.7%
2 children
16.7%
3 children
27.8%

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

Terowie When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1961–1970
5
1971–1980
3

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

Terowie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.6%
5–14 hours
22.3%
15–29 hours
20.4%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
34.0%

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

Terowie Household Size

1 person
57.7%
2 persons
32.7%
3 persons
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Terowie Where Residents Moved From

Same address
96
Moved from SA
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Terowie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Terowie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Terowie Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $589/wk
Median Rent $135/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.9%

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

If you earn X in Terowie

≈ $2,552/month
Median rent $135/wk
Left after rent $454/wk
Rent share 22.9%

Terowie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Cape Douglas
Pop: 68 Income: $630/wk Rent: $110/wk
Pallamana
Pop: 68 Income: $599/wk Rent: $188/wk
Wattle Range
Pop: 68 Income: $850/wk Rent: $175/wk
Cooke Plains
Pop: 69 Income: $606/wk Rent: $120/wk
Butler (SA)
Pop: 69 Income: $828/wk Rent: $120/wk
Kybunga
Pop: 69 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Compare Terowie

Terowie vs Cape Douglas →Terowie vs Pallamana →Terowie vs Wattle Range →Terowie vs Cooke Plains →

Frequently Asked Questions About Terowie

What is the population of Terowie SA?

The population of Terowie SA is 135 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Terowie is ranked #8,056 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Terowie?

The median personal income in Terowie SA is $437 per week, or $22,724 per year.The median household income is $589 per week.Family income is $880 per week.Terowie is ranked #8,694 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Terowie?

Median rent in Terowie SA is $135 per week ($585 per month).Rent represents 22.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Terowie ranks #8,423 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Terowie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Terowie SA is $298. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Terowie?

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

Is Terowie a good suburb to live in?

Terowie is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 135.The median income is $437/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.9% 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: 41439. All dollar figures in AUD.