Tilley Swamp SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tilley Swamp SA is 16 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tilley Swamp is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Tilley Swamp is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Tilley Swamp has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Tilley Swamp has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (100% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Tilley Swamp in 2024-25, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

Tilley Swamp Map

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Tilley Swamp Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tilley Swamp Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Tilley Swamp Demographics

Gender Split

Male 40.0% (6) Female 60.0% (9)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
16 people · 595.7 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,749
Family income/wk

Tilley Swamp Age Distribution

40-44
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tilley Swamp Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Tilley Swamp Religion

No Religion
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tilley Swamp Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
26.7%

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

Tilley Swamp Employment

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Employed full-time
100.0% 6 people

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

Tilley Swamp Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Tilley Swamp Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tilley Swamp Marital Status

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Married
38.5% 5
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Divorced
30.8% 4
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Never married
30.8% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tilley Swamp Ancestry

Australian
50.0%
English
25.0%
Irish
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tilley Swamp Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 31

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

Tilley Swamp Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tilley Swamp How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Tilley Swamp Car Ownership

1 vehicle
44.4%
4+ vehicles
55.6%

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

Tilley Swamp Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
66.7%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Tilley Swamp Population Mobility

52.9%
moved in the last year
46.7%
moved in the last 5 years
85.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tilley Swamp Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
23
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tilley Swamp Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
66.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tilley Swamp Family Structure

Couple — no children
70.0%
Couple — children under 15
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tilley Swamp Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.7% 3
Did not provide
83.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tilley Swamp Unpaid Domestic Work

30+ hours
55.6%
Did not do domestic work
44.4%

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

Tilley Swamp Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tilley Swamp Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8
Moved from SA
3

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

Tilley Swamp Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2024

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

Tilley Swamp Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Tilley Swamp

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,075/wk
Rent share 21.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tilley Swamp vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Frequently Asked Questions About Tilley Swamp

What is the population of Tilley Swamp SA?

The population of Tilley Swamp SA is 16 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Tilley Swamp?

The median personal income in Tilley Swamp SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,749 per week.

How much is rent in Tilley Swamp?

Median rent in Tilley Swamp SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Tilley Swamp?

The median age in Tilley Swamp SA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tilley Swamp a good suburb to live in?

Tilley Swamp is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 16.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 41454. All dollar figures in AUD.