Venus Bay SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Venus Bay SA is 59 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Venus Bay is $634 per week ($32,968 per year). Median rent in Venus Bay is $130 per week ($563 per month). Venus Bay has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Venus Bay has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Venus Bay is $1,083.

There were 7 recorded offences in Venus Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 119 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (5 offences).

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Venus Bay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Venus Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$634/wk
$32,968 per year
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Median Rent
$130/wk
$563 per month
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Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Venus Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (29) Female 47.3% (26)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
59 people · 126.0 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,499
Family income/wk

Venus Bay Age Distribution

5-9
20-24
30-34
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Venus Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 12 dwellings

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

Venus Bay Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Venus Bay Religion

No Religion
26.5%
Catholic
24.5%
Uniting Church
16.3%
Not stated
16.3%
Anglican
10.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Venus Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.8%

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

Venus Bay Employment

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Employed full-time
23.1% 9 people
Employed part-time
17.9% 7 people
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Not in labour force
59.0% 23 people

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

Venus Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
29.4%
Bachelor Degree
17.6%

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

Venus Bay Occupation

Managers
62.5%
Professionals
37.5%

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

Venus Bay Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Health
50.0%

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

Venus Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Venus Bay Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
26.3%
$800-$999/wk
15.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Venus Bay Marital Status

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Married
68.0% 34
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Divorced
8.0% 4
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Widowed
6.0% 3
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Never married
18.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Venus Bay Ancestry

Australian
31.8%
English
31.8%
Irish
12.1%
Scottish
12.1%
Other
7.6%
German
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Venus Bay School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Venus Bay Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 87

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

Venus Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer
38.8% 19
Not a volunteer
61.2% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Venus Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.2%
Did not go to work
30.8%

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

Venus Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
52.9%
4+ vehicles
17.6%

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

Venus Bay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
58.3%
3 bedrooms
41.7%

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

Venus Bay Population Mobility

14.3%
moved in the last year
35.6%
moved in the last 5 years
5.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
33.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Venus Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
81
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Venus Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Heart disease
5
Mental health
5
Cancer
4

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

Venus Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
28.6%
$150-$299/wk
11.4%
$300-$399/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Venus Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children
60.0%
Couple — children under 15
17.1%
Couple — no children under 15
14.3%
One parent — children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Venus Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
29.8% 14
Did not provide
70.2% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Venus Bay Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
3 children
42.9%

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

Venus Bay When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Venus Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.2%
5–14 hours
21.7%
15–29 hours
17.4%
30+ hours
21.7%
Did not do domestic work
23.9%

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

Venus Bay Household Size

1 person
42.1%
2 persons
57.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Venus Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address
36
Moved from SA
7
Moved from NT
3

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

Venus Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Property Damage
5
Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Venus Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $949/wk
Median Rent $130/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.7%

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

If you earn X in Venus Bay

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $130/wk
Left after rent $819/wk
Rent share 13.7%

Venus Bay vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Frequently Asked Questions About Venus Bay

What is the population of Venus Bay SA?

The population of Venus Bay SA is 59 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Venus Bay?

The median personal income in Venus Bay SA is $634 per week, or $32,968 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,499 per week.

How much is rent in Venus Bay?

Median rent in Venus Bay SA is $130 per week ($563 per month).Rent represents 13.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Venus Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Venus Bay SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Venus Bay?

The median age in Venus Bay SA is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Venus Bay a good suburb to live in?

Venus Bay is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 59.The median income is $634/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.7% 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: 41502. All dollar figures in AUD.