The Pines SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of The Pines SA is 135 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Pines is $488 per week ($25,376 per year). Median rent in The Pines is $120 per week ($520 per month). The Pines has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. The Pines has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in The Pines is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Pines is $722.

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

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The Pines Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Pines Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$488/wk
$25,376 per year
#8333 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
#8508 of 14,663
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$722/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.6 per bedroom

The Pines Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.2% (78) Female 41.8% (56)

Population Density

2.5
people per km²
135 people · 53.5 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

The Pines Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

The Pines Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
69.6% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.4% 14 dwellings

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

The Pines Country of Birth

Australia
86.4%
England
9.1%
France
4.5%

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

The Pines Religion

No Religion
55.0%
Not stated
19.4%
Uniting Church
10.1%
Catholic
9.3%
Anglican
3.1%
Christian (other)
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Pines Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
33.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.1%

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

The Pines Languages Spoken at Home

French
100.0%

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

The Pines Employment

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Employed full-time
21.8% 24 people
Employed part-time
19.1% 21 people
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Unemployed
3.6% 4 people
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Not in labour force
55.5% 61 people

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

The Pines Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.3%
Bachelor Degree
14.0%
Postgraduate Degree
10.5%

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

The Pines Occupation

Professionals
33.3%
Managers
28.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.0%
Community & Personal Service
19.0%

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

The Pines Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
42.9%
Engineering
28.6%
Society & Culture
28.6%

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

The Pines Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Pines Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
7.0%
$150-$299/wk
16.3%
$300-$399/wk
9.3%
$400-$499/wk
18.6%
$500-$649/wk
9.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Pines Marital Status

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Married
44.0% 55
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Separated
5.6% 7
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Divorced
11.2% 14
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Widowed
5.6% 7
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Never married
33.6% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Pines Ancestry

Australian
39.9%
English
33.1%
German
7.4%
Other
6.8%
Italian
4.1%
French
3.4%
Irish
2.7%
Scottish
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Pines School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

The Pines Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
11.0% 24
No need for assistance
89.0% 194

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

The Pines Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.1% 33
Not a volunteer
68.9% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Pines Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
42.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Pines How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
88.9%
Walked only
11.1%

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

The Pines Car Ownership

1 vehicle
45.7%
2 vehicles
43.5%
3 vehicles
10.9%

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

The Pines Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.9%
2 bedrooms
17.4%
3 bedrooms
56.5%
4 bedrooms
15.2%

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

The Pines Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
32.7%
moved in the last 5 years
13.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
36.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Pines Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
230
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Pines Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
19
Diabetes
11
Mental health
10
Heart disease
8
Asthma
8
Cancer
8
Lung condition
4
Stroke
4

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

The Pines Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
6.5%
$150-$299/wk
12.9%
$300-$399/wk
9.7%
$400-$499/wk
14.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Pines Family Structure

Couple — no children
62.7%
Couple — children under 15
16.9%
Couple — no children under 15
11.9%
One parent — no children under 15
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Pines Military Service

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Previously served
5.0% 5
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Never served
95.0% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

The Pines Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.2% 10
Did not provide
89.8% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Pines Children Ever Born

No children
13.0%
1 child
13.0%
2 children
56.5%
3 children
17.4%

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

The Pines When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
13
1971–1980
5

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

The Pines Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.5%
5–14 hours
27.9%
15–29 hours
23.1%
30+ hours
18.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.3%

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

The Pines Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
39.7%
4 persons
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Pines Where Residents Moved From

Same address
98
Moved from SA
14
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

The Pines Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Pines Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2024
2025

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

The Pines Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $619/wk
Median Rent $120/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in The Pines

≈ $2,682/month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $499/wk
Rent share 19.4%

The Pines vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pines

What is the population of The Pines SA?

The population of The Pines SA is 135 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².The Pines is ranked #8,056 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in The Pines?

The median personal income in The Pines SA is $488 per week, or $25,376 per year.The median household income is $619 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.The Pines is ranked #8,333 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in The Pines?

Median rent in The Pines SA is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Pines ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in The Pines?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Pines SA is $722. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in The Pines?

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

Is The Pines a good suburb to live in?

The Pines is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 135.The median income is $488/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 41441. All dollar figures in AUD.