Tungkillo SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tungkillo SA is 342 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tungkillo is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Tungkillo is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Tungkillo has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Tungkillo has a population density of 2.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tungkillo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tungkillo is $1,408.

There were 5 recorded offences in Tungkillo in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Tungkillo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tungkillo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$662/wk
$34,424 per year
#6114 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,408/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Tungkillo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (180) Female 47.5% (163)

Population Density

2.6
people per km²
342 people · 129.9 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Tungkillo 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)

Tungkillo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
41.8% 51 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
58.2% 71 dwellings

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

Tungkillo Country of Birth

Australia
94.8%
England
5.2%

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

Tungkillo Religion

No Religion
59.9%
Lutheran
8.6%
Not stated
8.6%
Anglican
7.1%
Catholic
5.9%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
2.4%
Other Religions Tot
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tungkillo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

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

Tungkillo Employment

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Employed full-time
40.4% 97 people
Employed part-time
24.2% 58 people
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Unemployed
1.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
34.2% 82 people

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

Tungkillo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.2%
Bachelor Degree
20.1%
Postgraduate Degree
6.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
6.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.2%
Certificate I/II
4.5%

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

Tungkillo Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
26.9%
Managers
20.4%
Professionals
15.7%
Community & Personal Service
10.2%
Clerical & Administrative
9.3%
Labourers
9.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.3%

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

Tungkillo Field of Study

Engineering
32.3%
Health
16.2%
Management & Commerce
15.2%
Society & Culture
11.1%
Agriculture & Environment
10.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Creative Arts
5.1%
Architecture & Building
4.0%

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

Tungkillo Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tungkillo Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
9.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%
$4,000+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tungkillo Marital Status

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Married
45.8% 131
↔️
Separated
3.5% 10
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Divorced
16.4% 47
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Widowed
2.1% 6
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Never married
32.2% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tungkillo Ancestry

English
34.7%
Australian
32.8%
German
9.3%
Scottish
6.6%
Other
4.9%
Irish
4.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.9%
Italian
1.7%
French
1.5%
Croatian
0.8%
Polish
0.8%
Welsh
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tungkillo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
43.1%
Secondary — Government
29.3%
Vocational Education
8.6%
Pre-school
6.9%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
6.9%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
5.2%

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

Tungkillo Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.8% 36
No need for assistance
94.2% 583

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

Tungkillo Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.2% 56
Not a volunteer
78.8% 208

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tungkillo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.2%
$450-$599/mo
7.0%
$600-$799/mo
12.7%
$800-$999/mo
12.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
12.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tungkillo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.0%
Did not go to work
11.1%
Other
2.8%
Car (passenger)
2.1%

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

Tungkillo Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.7%
2 vehicles
43.9%
3 vehicles
17.4%
4+ vehicles
15.9%

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

Tungkillo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.0%
2 bedrooms
20.6%
3 bedrooms
43.7%
4 bedrooms
28.6%
5 bedrooms
3.2%

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

Tungkillo Population Mobility

5.2%
moved in the last year
36.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tungkillo Indigenous Population

2.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
13
Indigenous residents
627
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tungkillo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
34
Arthritis
25
Asthma
16
Diabetes
12
Heart disease
8
Lung condition
8
Kidney disease
6
Cancer
4

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

Tungkillo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$1-$149/wk
9.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
13.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tungkillo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.9%
Couple — no children
29.6%
Couple — no children under 15
14.2%
One parent — children under 15
4.6%
One parent — no children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tungkillo Military Service

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Previously served
2.3% 6
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Never served
97.7% 250

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tungkillo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.0% 44
Did not provide
83.0% 215

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tungkillo Children Ever Born

No children
29.9%
1 child
5.6%
2 children
30.8%
3 children
30.8%
4 children
2.8%

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

Tungkillo When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
10
1971–1980
9
2001–2010
4
2017
5

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

Tungkillo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.1%
5–14 hours
32.4%
15–29 hours
15.6%
30+ hours
14.5%
Did not do domestic work
18.4%

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

Tungkillo Household Size

1 person
32.1%
2 persons
34.3%
3 persons
14.2%
4 persons
15.7%
5 persons
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tungkillo Where Residents Moved From

Same address
293
Moved from SA
15

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

Tungkillo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
82.6%
Step family — no other children
10.9%
Blended family — no other children
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tungkillo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Assault
2
Break & Enter
1
Robbery
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Tungkillo Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,192/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.0%

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

If you earn X in Tungkillo

≈ $5,165/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $942/wk
Rent share 21.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tungkillo vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tungkillo

What is the population of Tungkillo SA?

The population of Tungkillo SA is 342 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.6 people per km².Tungkillo is ranked #5,745 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tungkillo?

The median personal income in Tungkillo SA is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,192 per week.Family income is $1,562 per week.Tungkillo is ranked #6,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tungkillo?

Median rent in Tungkillo SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 21.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tungkillo ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tungkillo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tungkillo SA is $1,408. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tungkillo?

The median age in Tungkillo SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tungkillo a good suburb to live in?

Tungkillo is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 342.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.0% 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: 41477. All dollar figures in AUD.