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Tumby Bay SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tumby Bay SA is 1,781 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tumby Bay is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Median rent in Tumby Bay is $220 per week ($953 per month). Tumby Bay has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Tumby Bay has a population density of 5.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tumby Bay is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tumby Bay is $1,200.

There were 17 recorded offences in Tumby Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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Tumby Bay Population

1,781

residents (Census 2021)

Tumby Bay Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$624/wk

$32,448 per year

#6707 of 14,663

Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Tumby Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (854) Female 51.9% (923)

Population Density

5.7

people per km²

1,781 people · 312.4 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,463

Family income/wk

Tumby Bay 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tumby Bay Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Tumby Bay, 69.5% are owned outright and 30.5% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

69.5%

Owned with mortgage

30.5%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Germany

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

Tumby Bay Religion

No religion

46.2%

Uniting Church

13.5%

Anglican

10.9%

Catholic

9.8%

Not stated

7.7%

Lutheran

3.3%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Church Christ

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tumby Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian

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

Tumby Bay Employment

Employed full-time

25.2% 354 people

Employed part-time

22.0% 309 people

Unemployed

1.6% 23 people

Not in labour force

51.2% 721 people

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

Tumby Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.3%

Bachelor Degree

22.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Postgraduate Degree

3.2%

Certificate I/II

3.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.4%

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

Tumby Bay Occupation

Professionals

21.0%

Managers

16.8%

Community & Personal Service

15.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.1%

Sales Workers

6.8%

Labourers

6.8%

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

Tumby Bay Field of Study

Health

17.6%

Engineering

14.2%

Management & Commerce

13.5%

Society & Culture

12.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.8%

Education

10.3%

Architecture & Building

8.6%

Agriculture & Environment

7.1%

Creative Arts

2.2%

Information Technology

1.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.0%

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

Tumby Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tumby Bay Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

13.4%

$500-$649/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

0.9%

$4,000+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tumby Bay Marital Status

Married

54.2% 827

Separated

3.0% 46

Divorced

10.4% 159

Widowed

11.5% 175

Never married

20.9% 319

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tumby Bay Ancestry

English

45.7%

Australian

44.1%

Scottish

11.5%

German

8.8%

Irish

8.6%

Australian Aboriginal

1.6%

Italian

1.4%

Polish

1.0%

Dutch

0.7%

Welsh

0.7%

French

0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tumby Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.1%

Secondary — Government

24.7%

Pre-school

9.4%

Vocational Education

8.9%

Secondary — Catholic

6.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.3%

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

Tumby Bay Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

9.5%

No need for assistance

90.5%

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

Tumby Bay Volunteering

Volunteer

31.6% 450

Not a volunteer

68.4% 975

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tumby Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.3%

$300-$449/mo

2.4%

$450-$599/mo

7.1%

$600-$799/mo

7.1%

$800-$999/mo

13.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tumby Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.4%

Did not go to work

12.0%

Walked only

5.7%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Bus

0.6%

Bicycle

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Truck

0.5%

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

Tumby Bay Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.7%

1 vehicle

36.8%

2 vehicles

38.5%

3 vehicles

13.0%

4+ vehicles

6.0%

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

Tumby Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.3%

2 bedrooms

21.5%

3 bedrooms

51.8%

4 bedrooms

18.9%

5 bedrooms

3.0%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

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

Tumby Bay Population Mobility

9.8%

moved in the last year

33.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tumby Bay Indigenous Population

2.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tumby Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

178

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Tumby Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tumby Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.4%

Couple — children under 15

31.5%

Couple — no children under 15

9.7%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tumby Bay Military Service

Previously served

4.5% 64

Never served

95.5% 1,366

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tumby Bay Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

16.0% 227

Did not provide

84.0% 1,193

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tumby Bay Children Ever Born

No children

20.4%

1 child

9.2%

2 children

32.5%

3 children

23.5%

4 children

10.5%

5+ children

3.9%

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

Tumby Bay When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Tumby Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.5%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

16.1%

30+ hours

11.9%

Did not do domestic work

23.4%

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

Tumby Bay Household Size

1 person

36.9%

2 persons

42.8%

3 persons

8.2%

4 persons

7.1%

5 persons

3.8%

6+ persons

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tumby Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,490

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

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

Tumby Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.6%

Step family — no other children

9.3%

Blended family — no other children

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tumby Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 17 total

Assault

Break & Enter

Fraud

Other Against Person

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Tumby Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,058/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.8%

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

If you earn X in Tumby Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $4,585/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $838/wk

Rent share 20.8%

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Tumby Bay vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Tumby Bay is $624 a week, 18% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 539th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $220 a week, $80 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 20.8% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 57, 14 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Tumby Bay	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$624/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,058/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$220/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,200/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	57	43	42
Rent share of household income	20.8%	19.5%	20.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tumby Bay

What is the population of Tumby Bay SA?

The population of Tumby Bay SA is 1,781 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.7 people per km².Tumby Bay is ranked #3,189 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tumby Bay?

The median personal income in Tumby Bay SA is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year.The median household income is $1,058 per week.Family income is $1,463 per week.Tumby Bay is ranked #6,707 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tumby Bay?

Median rent in Tumby Bay SA is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tumby Bay ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tumby Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tumby Bay SA is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tumby Bay?

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

Is Tumby Bay a good suburb to live in?

Tumby Bay is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,781.The median income is $624/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% 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: 41476. All dollar figures in AUD.