Western River SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Western River SA is 16 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Western River is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Western River has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Western River has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Western River is $997.

There were 4 recorded offences in Western River in 2022-23, a rate of 250 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Western River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Western River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$997/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Western River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.5% (13) Female 43.5% (10)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
16 people · 104.9 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Western River Age Distribution

25-29
30-34
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Western River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 dwellings

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

Western River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Western River Religion

No Religion
58.8%
Catholic
23.5%
Not stated
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Western River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Western River Employment

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Employed full-time
44.4% 4 people
Employed part-time
55.6% 5 people

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

Western River Occupation

Labourers
100.0%

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

Western River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Western River Marital Status

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Married
39.1% 9
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Never married
60.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Western River Ancestry

Australian
50.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
20.0%
English
15.0%
German
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Western River School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Western River Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 27

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

Western River Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 3
Not a volunteer
75.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Western River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Western River Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Western River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
21.4%
3 bedrooms
42.9%
4 bedrooms
35.7%

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

Western River Population Mobility

30.8%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
28.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
87.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Western River Indigenous Population

16.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
21
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Western River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
57.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Western River Family Structure

Couple — no children
72.7%
Couple — no children under 15
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Western River Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Western River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.6%
5–14 hours
29.4%
15–29 hours
17.6%
30+ hours
35.3%

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

Western River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
9
Moved from SA
4

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

Western River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 4 total

Theft
2
Break & Enter
1
Property Damage
1

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

Western River Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Western River

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,624/wk
Rent share

Western River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Western River

What is the population of Western River SA?

The population of Western River SA is 16 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Western River?

The median personal income in Western River SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Western River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Western River SA is $997. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Western River?

The median age in Western River SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Western River a good suburb to live in?

Western River is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 16.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 41575. All dollar figures in AUD.