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Ward Belt SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ward Belt SA is 158 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ward Belt is $543 per week ($28,236 per year). Median rent in Ward Belt is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Ward Belt has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Ward Belt has a population density of 4.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ward Belt is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ward Belt is $1,749.

There were 6 recorded offences in Ward Belt in 2025-26, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Ward Belt Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ward Belt Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$543/wk

$28,236 per year

#7799 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$425/wk

$1,842 per month

#1459 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,749/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 1 per bedroom

Ward Belt Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.5% (84) Female 47.5% (76)

Population Density

4.3

people per km²

158 people · 36.4 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,600

Family income/wk

Ward Belt Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ward Belt Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

52.8% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.2% 17 dwellings

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

Ward Belt Country of Birth

Australia

93.4%

England

6.6%

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

Ward Belt Religion

No Religion

53.7%

Anglican

16.1%

Catholic

10.7%

Lutheran

5.4%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Othr Protestnt

4.0%

Baptist

2.7%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ward Belt Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.6%

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

Ward Belt Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Ward Belt Employment

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Employed full-time

40.2% 45 people

⏰

Employed part-time

18.8% 21 people

🏠

Not in labour force

41.1% 46 people

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

Ward Belt Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

36.4%

Bachelor Degree

15.9%

Certificate I/II

6.8%

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

Ward Belt Occupation

Professionals

38.2%

Managers

23.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.5%

Community & Personal Service

14.7%

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

Ward Belt Field of Study

Health

31.4%

Engineering

20.0%

Architecture & Building

11.4%

Education

11.4%

Agriculture & Environment

8.6%

Management & Commerce

8.6%

Society & Culture

8.6%

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

Ward Belt Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ward Belt Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

23.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.9%

$4,000+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ward Belt Marital Status

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Married

46.8% 59

📋

Divorced

9.5% 12

🕊️

Widowed

7.1% 9

👤

Never married

36.5% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ward Belt Ancestry

English

44.8%

Australian

31.5%

German

6.9%

Scottish

6.9%

Italian

3.4%

Other

3.4%

Dutch

1.5%

Irish

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ward Belt School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

29.3%

Primary — Government

19.5%

Primary — Catholic

19.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

19.5%

Secondary — Government

12.2%

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

Ward Belt Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.6% 22

✅

No need for assistance

92.4% 267

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

Ward Belt Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.2% 26

—

Not a volunteer

77.8% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ward Belt Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

14.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ward Belt How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.0%

Car (passenger)

12.3%

Did not go to work

7.7%

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

Ward Belt Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.2%

2 vehicles

42.1%

3 vehicles

21.1%

4+ vehicles

23.7%

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

Ward Belt Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

36.7%

4 bedrooms

34.7%

5 bedrooms

8.2%

6+ bedrooms

6.1%

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

Ward Belt Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

27.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ward Belt Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

306

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ward Belt Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Lung condition

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Ward Belt Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

9.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

7.9%

$800-$999/wk

12.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ward Belt Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.6%

Couple — no children under 15

23.1%

Couple — no children

19.7%

One parent — children under 15

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ward Belt Military Service

🏅

Previously served

5.8% 7

👤

Never served

94.2% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ward Belt Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.8% 18

—

Did not provide

85.2% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ward Belt Children Ever Born

No children

44.7%

2 children

28.9%

3 children

26.3%

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

Ward Belt When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

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

Ward Belt Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.7%

5–14 hours

26.8%

15–29 hours

9.8%

30+ hours

14.6%

Did not do domestic work

30.1%

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

Ward Belt Household Size

1 person

7.1%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

21.4%

4 persons

11.9%

5 persons

9.5%

6+ persons

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ward Belt Where Residents Moved From

Same address

133

Moved from SA

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

Ward Belt Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ward Belt Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total

Theft

Assault

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Ward Belt Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,583/wk

Median Rent $425/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Ward Belt

Your weekly income

≈ $6,860/month

Median rent $425/wk

Left after rent $1,158/wk

Rent share 26.8%

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Ward Belt vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Cockaleechie

Pop: 79 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $175/wk

Magdala

Pop: 79 Income: $956/wk Rent: $320/wk

Sanderston

Pop: 79 Income: $479/wk

Dingabledinga

Pop: 80 Income: $880/wk Rent: $225/wk

Gulnare

Pop: 80 Income: $900/wk

Angas Plains

Pop: 81 Income: $488/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ward Belt

What is the population of Ward Belt SA?

The population of Ward Belt SA is 158 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.3 people per km².Ward Belt is ranked #7,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ward Belt?

The median personal income in Ward Belt SA is $543 per week, or $28,236 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $1,600 per week.Ward Belt is ranked #7,799 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ward Belt?

Median rent in Ward Belt SA is $425 per week ($1,842 per month).Rent represents 26.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Ward Belt ranks #1,459 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ward Belt?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ward Belt SA is $1,749. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ward Belt?

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

Is Ward Belt a good suburb to live in?

Ward Belt is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 158.The median income is $543/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.8% 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: 41534. All dollar figures in AUD.