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Virginia SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Virginia SA is 2,759 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Virginia is $832 per week ($43,264 per year). Median rent in Virginia is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Virginia has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Virginia has a population density of 94.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Virginia is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Virginia is $1,733.

There were 100 recorded offences in Virginia in 2025-26, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (49 offences).

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Virginia Population

residents (Census 2021)

Virginia Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$832/wk

$43,264 per year

#3069 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: —

Virginia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (1,418) Female 48.6% (1,343)

Population Density

94.2

people per km²

2,759 people · 29.3 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,066

Family income/wk

Virginia 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)

Virginia Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

40.5% 316 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.5% 464 dwellings

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

Virginia Country of Birth

Australia

88.1%

England

5.0%

India

2.3%

Greece

1.8%

Cambodia

1.2%

Fiji

0.5%

Germany

0.5%

Hong Kong

0.3%

Indonesia

0.3%

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

Virginia Religion

No Religion

41.5%

Catholic

21.3%

Buddhism

9.3%

Not stated

9.1%

Eastern Orthodox

8.3%

Anglican

5.0%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Other Religions Tot

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Virginia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

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

Virginia Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese

41.0%

Greek

16.3%

Other

11.4%

Italian

10.8%

IAL Punjabi

8.4%

Khmer

7.2%

SAL Tot

3.0%

Serbian

1.8%

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

Virginia Employment

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Employed full-time

46.1% 878 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.9% 417 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.6% 49 people

🏠

Not in labour force

29.4% 560 people

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

Virginia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

21.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.5%

Postgraduate Degree

3.5%

Certificate I/II

3.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.0%

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

Virginia Occupation

Professionals

21.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.1%

Managers

16.0%

Clerical & Administrative

14.0%

Community & Personal Service

13.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.3%

Labourers

6.3%

Sales Workers

4.6%

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

Virginia Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.9%

Engineering

20.6%

Health

12.9%

Society & Culture

10.7%

Education

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

Architecture & Building

6.4%

Agriculture & Environment

5.5%

Creative Arts

3.0%

Information Technology

2.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.0%

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

Virginia Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Virginia Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

0.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.1%

$4,000+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Virginia Marital Status

💍

Married

50.3% 1,078

↔️

Separated

3.9% 84

📋

Divorced

7.4% 158

🕊️

Widowed

3.7% 80

👤

Never married

34.7% 744

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Virginia Ancestry

Australian

26.6%

English

24.3%

Italian

9.3%

Other

8.9%

Vietnamese

8.1%

Greek

6.0%

Scottish

4.4%

German

4.0%

Irish

3.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Chinese

1.7%

Filipino

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Virginia School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.1%

Vocational Education

12.6%

Secondary — Government

9.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.2%

Secondary — Catholic

8.6%

Pre-school

8.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

Primary — Catholic

6.4%

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

Virginia Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.3% 269

✅

No need for assistance

94.7% 4,832

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

Virginia Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.6% 190

—

Not a volunteer

90.4% 1,781

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Virginia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.2%

$300-$449/mo

1.0%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

3.1%

$800-$999/mo

3.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Virginia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.2%

Did not go to work

8.5%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

Walked only

3.5%

Truck

1.2%

Other

0.5%

Bus

0.4%

Bicycle

0.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

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

Virginia Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.5%

1 vehicle

23.2%

2 vehicles

43.1%

3 vehicles

20.2%

4+ vehicles

11.0%

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

Virginia Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.7%

2 bedrooms

4.5%

3 bedrooms

38.0%

4 bedrooms

43.6%

5 bedrooms

6.7%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

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

Virginia Population Mobility

14.4%

moved in the last year

44.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Virginia Indigenous Population

1.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

100

Indigenous residents

5,031

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Virginia Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

208

Asthma

117

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

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

Virginia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Virginia Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.2%

Couple — no children

23.0%

Couple — no children under 15

16.7%

One parent — children under 15

6.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Virginia Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.7% 14

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 7

🏅

Previously served

2.7% 54

👤

Never served

96.2% 1,911

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Virginia Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 244

—

Did not provide

87.6% 1,716

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Virginia Children Ever Born

No children

30.1%

1 child

14.3%

2 children

27.5%

3 children

17.1%

4 children

9.6%

5+ children

1.4%

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

Virginia When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

114

1991–2000

2001–2010

110

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Virginia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.1%

5–14 hours

28.7%

15–29 hours

11.9%

30+ hours

9.1%

Did not do domestic work

27.1%

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

Virginia Household Size

1 person

20.8%

2 persons

30.0%

3 persons

18.7%

4 persons

17.3%

5 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Virginia Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,152

Moved from SA

306

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Virginia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.2%

Step family — no other children

5.5%

Blended family — no other children

3.6%

Intact family — other children present

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Virginia Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 100 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Robbery

Fraud

Other Against Person

Homicide

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Virginia Schools

schools nearby

government

992

avg ICSEA score

487

total students

Virginia Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 487 students

992

ICSEA

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

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Virginia Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,762/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.0%

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

If you earn X in Virginia

Your weekly income

≈ $7,635/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,462/wk

Rent share 17.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Devon Park (SA)

Income: $851/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $15/wk

Stirling North

Income: $925/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

St Marys (SA)

Income: $785/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $15/wk

Gilles Plains

Income: $678/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $5/wk

Ceduna

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $100/wk

Munno Para

Income: $685/wk Rent: $265/wk Save: $35/wk

Edwardstown

Income: $744/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $25/wk

Mallala

Income: $704/wk Rent: $278/wk Save: $22/wk

Virginia vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Tranmere (SA)

Pop: 4,136 Income: $831/wk Rent: $385/wk

Torrensville

Pop: 4,110 Income: $799/wk Rent: $360/wk

Largs Bay

Pop: 4,104 Income: $858/wk Rent: $315/wk

Gilles Plains

Pop: 4,101 Income: $678/wk Rent: $295/wk

Marion

Pop: 4,101 Income: $659/wk Rent: $355/wk

Dernancourt

Pop: 4,063 Income: $801/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia

What is the population of Virginia SA?

The population of Virginia SA is 2,759 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 94.2 people per km².Virginia is ranked #2,553 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Virginia?

The median personal income in Virginia SA is $832 per week, or $43,264 per year.The median household income is $1,762 per week.Family income is $2,066 per week.Virginia is ranked #3,069 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Virginia?

Median rent in Virginia SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Virginia ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Virginia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Virginia SA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Virginia?

The median age in Virginia SA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Virginia a good suburb to live in?

Virginia is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,759.The median income is $832/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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