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Thompson Beach SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Thompson Beach SA is 219 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Thompson Beach is $530 per week ($27,560 per year). Median rent in Thompson Beach is $253 per week ($1,096 per month). Thompson Beach has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Thompson Beach has a population density of 203.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Thompson Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thompson Beach is $1,018.

There were 5 recorded offences in Thompson Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Thompson Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Thompson Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$530/wk

$27,560 per year

#7927 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$253/wk

$1,096 per month

#6093 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,018/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.6 per bedroom

Thompson Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.0% (121) Female 45.0% (99)

Population Density

203.5

people per km²

219 people · 1.1 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,312

Family income/wk

Thompson Beach Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Thompson Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.3% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.7% 54 dwellings

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

Thompson Beach Country of Birth

Australia

90.5%

England

9.5%

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

Thompson Beach Religion

No Religion

63.6%

Not stated

12.0%

Anglican

8.4%

Catholic

7.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Lutheran

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Thompson Beach Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

38.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.8%

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

Thompson Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

25.0% 42 people

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Employed part-time

19.0% 32 people

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Unemployed

6.5% 11 people

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Not in labour force

49.4% 83 people

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

Thompson Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

Bachelor Degree

10.9%

Postgraduate Degree

4.7%

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

Thompson Beach Occupation

Professionals

19.2%

Community & Personal Service

17.3%

Clerical & Administrative

15.4%

Labourers

15.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.5%

Managers

9.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.6%

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

Thompson Beach Field of Study

Engineering

31.3%

Health

18.8%

Management & Commerce

18.8%

Society & Culture

12.5%

Agriculture & Environment

9.4%

Education

9.4%

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

Thompson Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Thompson Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

9.1%

$300-$399/wk

6.8%

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Thompson Beach Marital Status

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Married

35.9% 70

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Separated

7.2% 14

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Divorced

18.5% 36

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Widowed

4.1% 8

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Never married

34.4% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Thompson Beach Ancestry

English

40.4%

Australian

30.4%

Irish

9.6%

Scottish

6.5%

German

5.8%

Italian

3.1%

Welsh

2.3%

Other

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Thompson Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

48.1%

Secondary — Government

18.5%

Vocational Education

18.5%

Pre-school

14.8%

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

Thompson Beach Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.0% 35

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No need for assistance

91.0% 354

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

Thompson Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.7% 24

—

Not a volunteer

86.3% 151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Thompson Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.9%

$300-$449/mo

7.1%

$600-$799/mo

7.1%

$800-$999/mo

16.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

35.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Thompson Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.8%

Did not go to work

10.9%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

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

Thompson Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.9%

1 vehicle

40.2%

2 vehicles

34.3%

3 vehicles

12.7%

4+ vehicles

9.8%

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

Thompson Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

15.1%

3 bedrooms

60.2%

4 bedrooms

20.4%

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

Thompson Beach Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

40.5%

moved in the last 5 years

13.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Thompson Beach Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

396

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Thompson Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Dementia

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

Thompson Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.2%

$1-$149/wk

2.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

15.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Thompson Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.3%

Couple — children under 15

29.2%

Couple — no children under 15

14.2%

One parent — no children under 15

7.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Thompson Beach Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 8

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Never served

95.3% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Thompson Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.2% 30

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Did not provide

82.8% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Thompson Beach Children Ever Born

No children

28.3%

2 children

51.7%

3 children

20.0%

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

Thompson Beach When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Thompson Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.1%

5–14 hours

26.3%

15–29 hours

15.6%

30+ hours

8.9%

Did not do domestic work

29.1%

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

Thompson Beach Household Size

1 person

44.2%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

10.6%

4 persons

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Thompson Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

170

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Thompson Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

50.0%

Step family — no other children

30.0%

Other couple — children only

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Thompson Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Thompson Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,013/wk

Median Rent $253/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.0%

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

If you earn X in Thompson Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $4,390/month

Median rent $253/wk

Left after rent $760/wk

Rent share 25.0%

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Thompson Beach vs State & National Average

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Iron Knob

Pop: 110 Income: $457/wk Rent: $130/wk

Stone Well

Pop: 110 Income: $812/wk Rent: $390/wk

Rowland Flat

Pop: 110 Income: $1,069/wk Rent: $312/wk

Bull Creek (SA)

Pop: 111 Income: $643/wk Rent: $400/wk

Donovans

Pop: 111 Income: $465/wk Rent: $150/wk

Hindmarsh Tiers

Pop: 111 Income: $556/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thompson Beach

What is the population of Thompson Beach SA?

The population of Thompson Beach SA is 219 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 203.5 people per km².Thompson Beach is ranked #6,722 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Thompson Beach?

The median personal income in Thompson Beach SA is $530 per week, or $27,560 per year.The median household income is $1,013 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.Thompson Beach is ranked #7,927 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Thompson Beach?

Median rent in Thompson Beach SA is $253 per week ($1,096 per month).Rent represents 25.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Thompson Beach ranks #6,093 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Thompson Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Thompson Beach SA is $1,018. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Thompson Beach?

The median age in Thompson Beach SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Thompson Beach a good suburb to live in?

Thompson Beach is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 219.The median income is $530/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (25.0% 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: 41446. All dollar figures in AUD.