Suburbs Tulka

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Tulka SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tulka SA is 126 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tulka is $756 per week ($39,312 per year). Median rent in Tulka is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Tulka has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Tulka has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tulka is $1,279.

There were 3 recorded offences in Tulka in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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📍 Tulka, South Australia — 34.7794°S, 135.7644°E

Crime: Low Med High

Tulka Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tulka Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$756/wk
$39,312 per year
#4411 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,279/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Tulka Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.3% (57) Female 53.7% (66)

Population Density

2.2
people per km²
126 people · 58.0 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Tulka 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tulka Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
59.0% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.0% 16 dwellings

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

Tulka Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Tulka Religion

No Religion
59.5%
Catholic
20.7%
Not stated
6.6%
Anglican
5.8%
Baptist
5.0%
Uniting Church
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tulka Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.5%

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

Tulka Employment

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Employed full-time
32.9% 27 people
⏰
Employed part-time
26.8% 22 people
🏠
Not in labour force
40.2% 33 people

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

Tulka Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
41.2%
Certificate III/IV
41.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.8%
Postgraduate Degree
7.8%

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

Tulka Occupation

Professionals
24.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
24.5%
Clerical & Administrative
14.3%
Community & Personal Service
10.2%
Sales Workers
10.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.2%
Labourers
8.2%

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

Tulka Field of Study

Health
23.1%
Society & Culture
17.9%
Engineering
15.4%
Management & Commerce
15.4%
Architecture & Building
10.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
10.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.7%

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

Tulka Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tulka Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
13.6%
$400-$499/wk
20.5%
$500-$649/wk
18.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.1%
$4,000+/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tulka Marital Status

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Married
44.3% 47
📋
Divorced
7.5% 8
🕊️
Widowed
7.5% 8
👤
Never married
40.6% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tulka Ancestry

English
31.5%
Australian
29.5%
Irish
15.8%
Scottish
8.2%
Italian
5.5%
German
4.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.7%
Other
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tulka School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
30.8%
Primary — Government
23.1%
Primary — Catholic
23.1%
Vocational Education
23.1%

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

Tulka Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
5.7% 13
✅
No need for assistance
94.3% 217

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

Tulka Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
26.5% 26
—
Not a volunteer
73.5% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tulka Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
28.6%
$800-$999/mo
21.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tulka How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.7%
Did not go to work
24.2%
Other
6.1%

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

Tulka Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.6%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
10.9%
4+ vehicles
6.5%

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

Tulka Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
31.0%
3 bedrooms
45.2%
4 bedrooms
23.8%

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

Tulka Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
29.7%
moved in the last 5 years
1.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tulka Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
215
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tulka Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
7
Arthritis
5
Mental health
5
Asthma
4
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3

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

Tulka Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
12.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.6%
$800-$999/wk
5.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
24.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tulka Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.9%
Couple — children under 15
27.9%
Couple — no children under 15
22.1%
One parent — children under 15
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tulka Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.1% 4
👤
Never served
95.9% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tulka Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
7.4% 7
—
Did not provide
92.6% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tulka Children Ever Born

No children
46.2%
2 children
53.8%

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

Tulka Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.0%
5–14 hours
31.0%
15–29 hours
24.0%
30+ hours
7.0%
Did not do domestic work
27.0%

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

Tulka Household Size

1 person
23.8%
2 persons
47.6%
3 persons
11.9%
4 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tulka Where Residents Moved From

Same address
101
Moved — same area (SA2)
6
Moved from SA
6

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

Tulka Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tulka Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault
3

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Tulka Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,343/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.3%

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

If you earn X in Tulka

≈ $5,820/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,043/wk
Rent share 22.3%

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Income: $730/wk Rent: $215/wk Save: $85/wk
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Tulka vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Barossa Goldfields
Pop: 63 Income: $924/wk Rent: $360/wk
Coombe
Pop: 63 Income: $630/wk Rent: $250/wk
Dismal Swamp
Pop: 63 Income: $819/wk Rent: $150/wk
Haslam
Pop: 63 Income: $562/wk Rent: $400/wk
James Well
Pop: 63 Income: $556/wk Rent: $248/wk
Krondorf
Pop: 63 Income: $1,449/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tulka

What is the population of Tulka SA?

The population of Tulka SA is 126 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Tulka is ranked #8,288 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tulka?

The median personal income in Tulka SA is $756 per week, or $39,312 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Tulka is ranked #4,411 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tulka?

Median rent in Tulka SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 22.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tulka ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tulka?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tulka SA is $1,279. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tulka?

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

Is Tulka a good suburb to live in?

Tulka is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 126.The median income is $756/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.3% 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: 41475. All dollar figures in AUD.