Craigburn Farm, SA: suburb profile

The population of Craigburn Farm SA is 3,099 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Craigburn Farm is $1,133 per week ($58,916 per year). Median rent in Craigburn Farm is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Craigburn Farm has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Craigburn Farm has a population density of 834 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Craigburn Farm is England. The most common religion is No religion (48.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Craigburn Farm is $2,383.

There were 5 recorded offences in Craigburn Farm in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

Population
3,099
Census 2021
Median income
$1,133/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$550/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
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.

Craigburn Farm vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Craigburn Farm is $1,133 a week, 49% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 12th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $550 a week, $250 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 18.7% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years 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.
MeasureCraigburn FarmTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,133/wk$759/wk +49%$766/wk
Household income$2,944/wk$1,494/wk +97%$1,637/wk
Rent$550/wk$300/wk +83%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,383/mo$1,534/mo +55%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.7%19.5% −0.8 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 Craigburn Farm, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Craigburn Farm Population

3,099 residents at the 2021 Census.

Craigburn Farm Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,133/wk
$58,916 per year
Ranked 599 of 14,663
Median Rent
$550/wk
$2,383 per month
Ranked 360 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,383/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Craigburn Farm Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,944/wk
Median rent $550/wk
Rent to income 18.7%

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

Median rent in Craigburn Farm against your income

About $12,757 a month
Median rent $550/wk
Left after rent $2,394/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Craigburn Farm Schools

11
schools nearby
8
government
1085
avg ICSEA score
3,880
total students
Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) Independent
Primary · R-6 · 88 students
1119
ICSEA
Eden Hills Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 229 students
1116
ICSEA
Pilgrim School Independent
Primary · R-6 · 161 students
1109
ICSEA
Coromandel Valley Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 483 students
1097
ICSEA
Blackwood Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 363 students
1095
ICSEA
Bellevue Heights Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 177 students
1090
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
Blackwood High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,211 students
1059
ICSEA
Thiele Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 151 students
1022
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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Craigburn Farm Map

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Craigburn Farm, South Australia: 35.0414°S, 138.6035°E

Craigburn Farm Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (11)

People in Craigburn Farm

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (1,538) Female 50.3% (1,557)

Population Density

834
people per km²
3,099 people · 3.7 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,111
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
9.3%
South Africa
2.1%
China
1.7%
India
1.7%
Scotland
1.1%
Malaysia
0.8%
New Zealand
0.7%
South Korea
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.2%
Afrikaans
1.4%
Greek
0.9%
Hindi
0.9%
Cantonese
0.6%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.5%
Arabic
0.4%

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

Ancestry

English
45.2%
Australian
32.3%
Scottish
9.8%
Irish
7.8%
German
7.3%
Chinese
4.0%
Italian
3.8%
Indian
2.9%
Greek
2.7%
Dutch
2.2%
Polish
1.5%

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
48.3%
Catholic
12.5%
Anglican
8.4%
Uniting Church
6.8%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Baptist
2.8%
Not stated
2.8%
Eastern Orthodox
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
66.6% 1,644
Separated
1.1% 28
Divorced
5.2% 128
Widowed
1.8% 44
Never married
25.3% 624

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
48.1%
Couple: no children under 15
23.7%
Couple: no children
23.6%
One parent: no children under 15
2.4%
One parent: children under 15
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
9.1%
2 persons
32.7%
3 persons
18.6%
4 persons
29.6%
5 persons
7.6%
6+ persons
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Craigburn Farm

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,018 occupied private dwellings in Craigburn Farm at the 2021 Census, 6.0% were rented, 37.7% owned outright and 56.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
37.7% 384 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
56.0% 570 dwellings
Rented
6.0% 61 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.4% 4 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
1.4%
3 bedrooms
34.2%
4 bedrooms
54.3%
5 bedrooms
9.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.3%
1 vehicle
18.6%
2 vehicles
53.3%
3 vehicles
17.3%
4+ vehicles
10.5%

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

Work, income and education in Craigburn Farm

Employment

Employed full-time
43.2% 1,031 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 553 people
Unemployed
1.9% 46 people
Not in labour force
31.7% 755 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
42.3%
Managers
18.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.3%
Community & Personal Service
8.5%
Sales Workers
4.4%
Labourers
1.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$400-$499/wk
1.3%
$500-$649/wk
1.7%
$650-$799/wk
2.5%
$800-$999/wk
2.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.5%
$4,000+/wk
32.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
1.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500+/wk
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.4%
Did not go to work
14.5%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Train
3.0%
Bus
1.3%
Other
0.7%
Truck
0.4%
Walked only
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.6%

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

Bachelor Degree
37.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.9%
Certificate III/IV
19.6%
Postgraduate Degree
15.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.3%
Certificate I/II
1.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.3%
Health
17.8%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Engineering
11.5%
Education
8.6%
Architecture & Building
4.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.4%
Information Technology
4.2%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.3%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
24.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
16.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
16.1%
Secondary: Government
15.1%
Pre-school
10.4%
Vocational Education
6.8%
Secondary: Catholic
5.6%
Primary: Catholic
4.8%

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
95.8%
Has need for assistance
2.9%
Need for assistance not stated
1.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
202
Asthma
135
Arthritis
88
Heart disease
83
Diabetes
75
Cancer
49
Lung condition
19
Stroke
17
Kidney disease
9
Dementia
8

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.0% 294
Did not provide
88.0% 2,154

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.1% 515
Not a volunteer
78.9% 1,921

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
2.4% 58
Never served
97.4% 2,383

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.3%
1 child
11.3%
2 children
42.9%
3 children
15.2%
4 children
3.3%
5+ children
0.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
30
1961: 1970
73
1971: 1980
63
1981: 1990
92
1991: 2000
62
2001: 2010
281
2011: 2015
116
2016
13
2017
31
2018
9
2019
28
2020
23
2021
12

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

Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
42.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,722
Moved from SA
208
Moved: same area (SA2)
78
Moved from overseas
23
Moved from QLD
15
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from ACT
3
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.3%
5: 14 hours
35.3%
15: 29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
15.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.7%
Step family: no other children
5.4%
Blended family: no other children
2.4%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Craigburn Farm Crime Statistics

5 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
2
Fraud
2
Assault
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Craigburn Farm

The closest suburb to Craigburn Farm is Flagstaff Hill, 1.5 km away.

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1.5 km away · income $844/wk · rent $385/wk
Coromandel Valley
1.9 km away · income $986/wk · rent $420/wk
Blackwood (SA)
2.3 km away · income $869/wk · rent $330/wk
Bellevue Heights
2.4 km away · income $764/wk · rent $370/wk
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2.5 km away · income $866/wk · rent $388/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Craigburn Farm

What is the population of Craigburn Farm SA?

The population of Craigburn Farm SA is 3,099 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 834 people per km². Craigburn Farm is ranked #2,357 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Craigburn Farm?

The median personal income in Craigburn Farm SA is $1,133 per week, or $58,916 per year. The median household income is $2,944 per week. Family income is $3,111 per week. Craigburn Farm is ranked #599 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Craigburn Farm?

Median rent in Craigburn Farm SA is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Craigburn Farm ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Craigburn Farm?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Craigburn Farm SA is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Craigburn Farm?

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

Is Craigburn Farm a good suburb to live in?

Craigburn Farm is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,099. The median income is $1,133/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 40324. All dollar figures in AUD.