South Australia · Suburb Profile

Verdun SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Verdun SA is 235 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Verdun is $1,010 per week ($52,520 per year). Median rent in Verdun is $293 per week ($1,270 per month). Verdun has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Verdun has a population density of 55.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Verdun is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Verdun is $1,950.

There were 7 recorded offences in Verdun in 2025-26, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Verdun Population

residents (Census 2021)

Verdun Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,010/wk

$52,520 per year

#1166 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$293/wk

$1,270 per month

#5140 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Verdun Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (119) Female 48.9% (114)

Population Density

55.7

people per km²

235 people · 4.2 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Verdun 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Verdun Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.6% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.4% 39 dwellings

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

Verdun Country of Birth

Australia

87.0%

England

13.0%

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

Verdun Religion

No Religion

57.1%

Not stated

10.5%

Uniting Church

8.0%

Catholic

8.0%

Christian (other)

5.5%

Anglican

5.5%

Baptist

3.8%

Lutheran

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Verdun Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

74.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.4%

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

Verdun Employment

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Employed full-time

38.7% 58 people

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Employed part-time

31.3% 47 people

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Not in labour force

30.0% 45 people

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

Verdun Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

41.5%

Certificate III/IV

27.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Postgraduate Degree

11.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

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

Verdun Occupation

Professionals

45.5%

Managers

18.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.1%

Sales Workers

8.0%

Community & Personal Service

3.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.4%

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

Verdun Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.7%

Society & Culture

17.6%

Health

14.3%

Engineering

14.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

9.9%

Education

9.9%

Agriculture & Environment

5.5%

Creative Arts

5.5%

Architecture & Building

4.4%

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

Verdun Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Verdun Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

7.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Verdun Marital Status

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Married

60.5% 112

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Separated

1.6% 3

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Divorced

7.6% 14

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Never married

30.3% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Verdun Ancestry

English

32.3%

Australian

26.2%

Scottish

11.0%

German

8.2%

Irish

5.5%

Other

4.9%

Italian

2.7%

Polish

2.7%

Welsh

2.7%

Russian

1.5%

Dutch

1.2%

Chinese

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Verdun School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

30.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

28.2%

Primary — Government

23.1%

Secondary — Government

10.3%

Pre-school

7.7%

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

Verdun Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

0.9% 4

✅

No need for assistance

99.1% 424

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

Verdun Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.7% 42

—

Not a volunteer

76.3% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Verdun Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Verdun How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.8%

Did not go to work

13.6%

Bus

3.9%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Walked only

3.9%

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

Verdun Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.2%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

15.5%

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

Verdun Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.7%

2 bedrooms

17.1%

3 bedrooms

41.5%

4 bedrooms

32.9%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

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

Verdun Population Mobility

12.7%

moved in the last year

32.5%

moved in the last 5 years

0.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Verdun Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

450

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Verdun Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Verdun Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.6%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

10.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,500+/wk

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Verdun Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.6%

Couple — no children

32.4%

Couple — no children under 15

21.4%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

One parent — children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Verdun Military Service

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Previously served

1.8% 3

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Never served

98.2% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Verdun Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.6% 34

—

Did not provide

79.4% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Verdun Children Ever Born

No children

31.6%

1 child

9.2%

2 children

36.8%

3 children

22.4%

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

Verdun When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Verdun Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

36.0%

15–29 hours

29.7%

30+ hours

5.8%

Did not do domestic work

7.0%

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

Verdun Household Size

1 person

22.9%

2 persons

36.1%

3 persons

12.0%

4 persons

14.5%

5 persons

9.6%

6+ persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Verdun Where Residents Moved From

Same address

179

Moved from SA

Moved from overseas

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Verdun Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Verdun Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Verdun Schools

schools nearby

government

1080

avg ICSEA score

1,195

total students

St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc Independent

Primary · R-6 · 192 students

1101

ICSEA

The Hills Christian Community School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 640 students

1092

ICSEA

Bridgewater Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 197 students

1076

ICSEA

Hahndorf Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 166 students

1049

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Verdun Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,731/wk

Median Rent $293/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.9%

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

If you earn X in Verdun

Your weekly income

≈ $7,501/month

Median rent $293/wk

Left after rent $1,438/wk

Rent share 16.9%

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Verdun vs State & National Average

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Pop: 118 Income: $709/wk Rent: $315/wk

Hawson

Pop: 119 Income: $659/wk Rent: $238/wk

Marananga

Pop: 119 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Corny Point

Pop: 120 Income: $430/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 120 Income: $662/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 120 Income: $772/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Verdun

What is the population of Verdun SA?

The population of Verdun SA is 235 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 55.7 people per km².Verdun is ranked #6,556 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Verdun?

The median personal income in Verdun SA is $1,010 per week, or $52,520 per year.The median household income is $1,731 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Verdun is ranked #1,166 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Verdun?

Median rent in Verdun SA is $293 per week ($1,270 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Verdun ranks #5,140 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Verdun?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Verdun SA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Verdun?

The median age in Verdun SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Verdun a good suburb to live in?

Verdun is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 235.The median income is $1,010/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 41503. All dollar figures in AUD.