Aberfoyle Park, SA: suburb profile

The population of Aberfoyle Park SA is 11,234 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Aberfoyle Park is $783 per week ($40,716 per year). Median rent in Aberfoyle Park is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Aberfoyle Park has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Aberfoyle Park has a population density of 1,922 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Aberfoyle Park is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Polish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aberfoyle Park is $1,517.

There were 121 recorded offences in Aberfoyle Park in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (34 offences).

Population
11,234
Census 2021
Median income
$783/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$340/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Aberfoyle Park vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Aberfoyle Park is $783 a week, 3% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 306th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $340 a week, $40 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.3% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAberfoyle ParkTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$783/wk$759/wk +3%$766/wk
Household income$1,765/wk$1,494/wk +18%$1,637/wk
Rent$340/wk$300/wk +13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,534/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.3%19.5% −0.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Aberfoyle Park, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Aberfoyle Park Population

11,234 residents at the 2021 Census.

Aberfoyle Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$783/wk
$40,716 per year
Ranked 3,881 of 14,663
Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
Ranked 3,592 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Aberfoyle Park Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,765/wk
Median rent $340/wk
Rent to income 19.3%

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

Median rent in Aberfoyle Park against your income

About $7,648 a month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $1,425/wk
Rent share 19.3%

Aberfoyle Park Schools

10
schools nearby
6
government
1051
avg ICSEA score
2,964
total students
Pilgrim School Independent
Primary · R-6 · 161 students
1109
ICSEA
School of the Nativity Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 159 students
1086
ICSEA
Craigburn Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 426 students
1074
ICSEA
Flagstaff Hill Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 432 students
1067
ICSEA
Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley Incorporated Independent
Primary · R-6 · 98 students
1065
ICSEA
Aberfoyle Park High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 906 students
1039
ICSEA
Happy Valley Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 325 students
1033
ICSEA
Aberfoyle Hub Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 241 students
1030
ICSEA
Thiele Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 151 students
1022
ICSEA
OneSchool Global SA Independent
Combined · 3-12 · 65 students
983
ICSEA

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

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People in Aberfoyle Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (5,473) Female 51.3% (5,759)

Population Density

1,922
people per km²
11,234 people · 5.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,052
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
8.7%
India
1.1%
Poland
0.9%
Scotland
0.9%
South Africa
0.8%
Philippines
0.7%
New Zealand
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Polish
1.1%
Mandarin
0.9%
Punjabi
0.6%
Greek
0.4%
Italian
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Tagalog
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
47.6%
Australian
37.0%
Scottish
10.2%
German
8.8%
Irish
8.3%
Italian
3.2%
Dutch
2.4%
Polish
2.1%
Chinese
1.7%
Indian
1.5%
Greek
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
50.7%
Catholic
12.4%
Anglican
8.3%
Uniting Church
7.1%
Not stated
4.2%
Christian (other)
3.6%
Baptist
2.4%
Lutheran
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.6% 4,890
Separated
2.8% 260
Divorced
8.9% 826
Widowed
5.4% 502
Never married
30.4% 2,823

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.9%
Couple: no children
27.7%
Couple: no children under 15
21.4%
One parent: children under 15
7.1%
One parent: no children under 15
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.4%
2 persons
36.4%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
18.0%
5 persons
5.9%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Aberfoyle Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,167 occupied private dwellings in Aberfoyle Park at the 2021 Census, 14.3% were rented, 33.9% owned outright and 48.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.1% 129 dwellings
Owned outright
33.9% 1,411 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
48.0% 2,000 dwellings
Rented
14.3% 595 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 33 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.3%
2 bedrooms
8.1%
3 bedrooms
55.1%
4 bedrooms
30.3%
5 bedrooms
5.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.0%
$300-$449/mo
2.5%
$450-$599/mo
3.2%
$600-$799/mo
4.5%
$800-$999/mo
6.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.7%
1 vehicle
31.0%
2 vehicles
42.7%
3 vehicles
15.4%
4+ vehicles
8.2%

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

Work, income and education in Aberfoyle Park

Employment

Employed full-time
36.5% 3,220 people
Employed part-time
24.8% 2,188 people
Unemployed
3.1% 274 people
Not in labour force
35.6% 3,144 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
31.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.6%
Community & Personal Service
14.4%
Clerical & Administrative
13.4%
Managers
12.3%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Labourers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.5%
$4,000+/wk
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.7%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Bus
2.6%
Other
0.9%
Train
0.7%
Walked only
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Truck
0.3%
Bicycle
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.2%
Bachelor Degree
29.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Postgraduate Degree
7.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.0%
Certificate I/II
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.5%
Engineering
16.3%
Society & Culture
15.3%
Health
14.5%
Education
9.9%
Architecture & Building
5.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.1%
Information Technology
3.8%
Creative Arts
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.0%
Secondary: Government
22.2%
Vocational Education
10.2%
Pre-school
9.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.9%
Primary: Catholic
4.7%
Secondary: Catholic
3.5%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.4%
Has need for assistance
7.1%
Need for assistance not stated
2.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,195
Asthma
501
Arthritis
387
Diabetes
325
Heart disease
294
Lung condition
202
Cancer
182
Kidney disease
119
Stroke
116
Dementia
41

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 1,368
Did not provide
84.9% 7,682

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.8% 1,701
Not a volunteer
81.2% 7,367

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 9
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 19
Previously served
3.6% 327
Never served
96.1% 8,742

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.9%
1 child
12.7%
2 children
35.9%
3 children
17.4%
4 children
4.6%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
30
1951: 1960
159
1961: 1970
355
1971: 1980
239
1981: 1990
317
1991: 2000
237
2001: 2010
627
2011: 2015
309
2016
48
2017
34
2018
43
2019
35
2020
11

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

Population Mobility

9.2%
moved in the last year
30.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
9,878
Moved from SA
728
Moved: same area (SA2)
155
Moved from VIC
30
Moved from overseas
28
Moved from NSW
22
Moved from NT
7
Moved from WA
6
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from ACT
4
Moved from TAS
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.3%
5: 14 hours
32.9%
15: 29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
20.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.2%
Step family: no other children
7.6%
Blended family: no other children
3.0%
Intact family: other children present
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Aberfoyle Park Crime Statistics

121 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
34
Property Damage
30
Assault
28
Fraud
14
Break & Enter
9
Other Against Person
4
Robbery
2

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Aberfoyle Park

The closest suburb to Aberfoyle Park is Happy Valley (SA), 2.1 km away.

Happy Valley (SA)
2.1 km away · income $773/wk · rent $360/wk
Flagstaff Hill
2.9 km away · income $844/wk · rent $385/wk
Craigburn Farm
3.4 km away · income $1,133/wk · rent $550/wk
Coromandel Valley
3.6 km away · income $986/wk · rent $420/wk
O'Halloran Hill
4.5 km away · income $796/wk · rent $350/wk
Reynella East
4.8 km away · income $660/wk · rent $315/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Aberfoyle Park

What is the population of Aberfoyle Park SA?

The population of Aberfoyle Park SA is 11,234 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,922 people per km². Aberfoyle Park is ranked #512 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Aberfoyle Park?

The median personal income in Aberfoyle Park SA is $783 per week, or $40,716 per year. The median household income is $1,765 per week. Family income is $2,052 per week. Aberfoyle Park is ranked #3,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Aberfoyle Park?

Median rent in Aberfoyle Park SA is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Aberfoyle Park ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Aberfoyle Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aberfoyle Park SA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Aberfoyle Park?

The median age in Aberfoyle Park SA is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Aberfoyle Park a good suburb to live in?

Aberfoyle Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 11,234. The median income is $783/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 40001. All dollar figures in AUD.