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Wild Dog Valley SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wild Dog Valley SA is 153 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wild Dog Valley is $885 per week ($46,020 per year). Median rent in Wild Dog Valley is $205 per week ($888 per month). Wild Dog Valley has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Wild Dog Valley has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wild Dog Valley is $867.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wild Dog Valley in 2024-25, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Wild Dog Valley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wild Dog Valley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$885/wk

$46,020 per year

#2307 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$205/wk

$888 per month

#7327 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wild Dog Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (74) Female 51.3% (78)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

153 people · 105.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Wild Dog Valley 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wild Dog Valley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

68.3% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

31.7% 13 dwellings

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

Wild Dog Valley Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Wild Dog Valley Religion

No Religion

44.9%

Catholic

17.9%

Uniting Church

12.2%

Anglican

9.6%

Not stated

6.4%

Church Christ

3.8%

Lutheran

3.2%

Baptist

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wild Dog Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.8%

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

Wild Dog Valley Employment

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Employed full-time

45.8% 54 people

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Employed part-time

25.4% 30 people

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Unemployed

7.6% 9 people

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Not in labour force

21.2% 25 people

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

Wild Dog Valley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.5%

Bachelor Degree

23.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.7%

Certificate I/II

5.1%

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

Wild Dog Valley Occupation

Managers

40.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.4%

Clerical & Administrative

20.4%

Professionals

10.2%

Community & Personal Service

6.1%

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

Wild Dog Valley Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.4%

Agriculture & Environment

26.5%

Engineering

17.6%

Architecture & Building

8.8%

Health

8.8%

Society & Culture

8.8%

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

Wild Dog Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wild Dog Valley Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

19.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

29.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$4,000+/wk

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wild Dog Valley Marital Status

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Married

61.1% 77

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Separated

2.4% 3

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Divorced

8.7% 11

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Widowed

4.0% 5

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Never married

23.8% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wild Dog Valley Ancestry

Australian

34.4%

English

31.1%

German

14.2%

Scottish

12.7%

Irish

5.7%

Other

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wild Dog Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.7%

Pre-school

23.7%

Secondary — Government

23.7%

Vocational Education

7.9%

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

Wild Dog Valley Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.7% 14

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No need for assistance

95.3% 281

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

Wild Dog Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer

51.2% 62

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Not a volunteer

48.8% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wild Dog Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wild Dog Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

86.5%

Did not go to work

13.5%

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

Wild Dog Valley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.0%

2 vehicles

26.3%

3 vehicles

29.8%

4+ vehicles

29.8%

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

Wild Dog Valley Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

39.6%

5 bedrooms

10.4%

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

Wild Dog Valley Population Mobility

6.2%

moved in the last year

26.4%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wild Dog Valley Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

296

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wild Dog Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Stroke

Lung condition

Mental health

Cancer

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

Wild Dog Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.3%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

15.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,500+/wk

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wild Dog Valley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.8%

Couple — no children

36.3%

Couple — no children under 15

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wild Dog Valley Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 4

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Never served

96.6% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wild Dog Valley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.8% 21

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Did not provide

81.3% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wild Dog Valley Children Ever Born

No children

27.0%

2 children

29.7%

3 children

43.2%

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

Wild Dog Valley When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Wild Dog Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.2%

5–14 hours

37.2%

15–29 hours

15.9%

30+ hours

13.3%

Did not do domestic work

12.4%

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

Wild Dog Valley Household Size

1 person

20.0%

2 persons

44.0%

3 persons

10.0%

4 persons

14.0%

5 persons

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wild Dog Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

137

Moved from SA

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

Wild Dog Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wild Dog Valley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person

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

Wild Dog Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,899/wk

Median Rent $205/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.8%

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

If you earn X in Wild Dog Valley

Your weekly income

≈ $8,229/month

Median rent $205/wk

Left after rent $1,694/wk

Rent share 10.8%

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Wild Dog Valley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

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Pop: 78 Income: $366/wk Rent: $309/wk

Cunningham (SA)

Pop: 78 Income: $900/wk Rent: $275/wk

Fischer

Pop: 78 Income: $575/wk Rent: $400/wk

Neales Flat

Pop: 78 Income: $670/wk Rent: $300/wk

Parrakie

Pop: 78 Income: $739/wk Rent: $100/wk

Cockaleechie

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Dog Valley

What is the population of Wild Dog Valley SA?

The population of Wild Dog Valley SA is 153 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Wild Dog Valley is ranked #7,708 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wild Dog Valley?

The median personal income in Wild Dog Valley SA is $885 per week, or $46,020 per year.The median household income is $1,899 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Wild Dog Valley is ranked #2,307 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wild Dog Valley?

Median rent in Wild Dog Valley SA is $205 per week ($888 per month).Rent represents 10.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wild Dog Valley ranks #7,327 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wild Dog Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wild Dog Valley SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wild Dog Valley?

The median age in Wild Dog Valley SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wild Dog Valley a good suburb to live in?

Wild Dog Valley is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 153.The median income is $885/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.8% 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: 41594. All dollar figures in AUD.