Exeter, SA: suburb profile

The population of Exeter SA is 1,066 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Exeter is $849 per week ($44,148 per year). Median rent in Exeter is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Exeter has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Exeter has a population density of 3,176 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Exeter is England. The most common religion is No religion (60.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Exeter is $1,567.

There were 69 recorded offences in Exeter in 2025-26, a rate of 65 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (38 offences).

Population
1,066
Census 2021
Median income
$849/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$310/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
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.

Exeter vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Exeter is $849 a week, 12% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 192nd of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $310 a week, $10 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 22.2% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 48, 5 years older 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.
MeasureExeterTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$849/wk$759/wk +12%$766/wk
Household income$1,397/wk$1,494/wk −6%$1,637/wk
Rent$310/wk$300/wk +3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,567/mo$1,534/mo +2%$1,733/mo
Median age4843 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.2%19.5% +2.7 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 Exeter, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Exeter Population

1,066 residents at the 2021 Census.

Exeter Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$849/wk
$44,148 per year
Ranked 2,798 of 14,663
Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
Ranked 4,328 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,567/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Exeter Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,397/wk
Median rent $310/wk
Rent to income 22.2%

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

Median rent in Exeter against your income

About $6,054 a month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $1,087/wk
Rent share 22.2%

Exeter Schools

9
schools nearby
6
government
1009
avg ICSEA score
3,199
total students
Portside Christian College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 626 students
1067
ICSEA
West Lakes Shore School Government
Primary · R-6 · 554 students
1060
ICSEA
Dominican School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 230 students
1048
ICSEA
Westport Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 421 students
1025
ICSEA
Largs Bay School Government
Primary · R-6 · 418 students
1018
ICSEA
Alberton Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 262 students
1002
ICSEA
Le Fevre High School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 456 students
951
ICSEA
Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 232 students
902
ICSEA
Indie School Port Adelaide Campus Independent
Secondary

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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Exeter Map

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Exeter, South Australia: 34.8384°S, 138.4908°E

Exeter Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (9)

People in Exeter

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (515) Female 51.8% (554)

Population Density

3,176
people per km²
1,066 people · 0.3 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,198
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
7.5%
New Zealand
1.6%
Scotland
0.9%
Croatia
0.8%
United States of America
0.8%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.7%
Italy
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
1.4%
Croatian
0.8%
Mandarin
0.5%
German
0.5%
Italian
0.5%
Polish
0.5%
Russian
0.5%

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

Ancestry

English
47.6%
Australian
29.5%
Irish
15.5%
Scottish
13.3%
German
7.4%
Italian
4.5%
Australian Aboriginal
3.3%
Dutch
2.7%
Greek
1.9%
Polish
1.5%
Croatian
1.1%

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
60.3%
Catholic
13.9%
Anglican
6.6%
Not stated
6.0%
Uniting Church
3.9%
Eastern Orthodox
2.3%
Christian (other)
1.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
29.1% 274
Separated
4.5% 42
Divorced
19.1% 180
Widowed
4.3% 40
Never married
43.0% 405

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
34.0%
Couple: children under 15
30.0%
Couple: no children under 15
14.6%
One parent: no children under 15
12.2%
One parent: children under 15
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
40.2%
2 persons
36.1%
3 persons
13.3%
4 persons
8.6%
5 persons
1.2%
6+ persons
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Exeter

Housing Tenure

Of the 503 occupied private dwellings in Exeter at the 2021 Census, 31.6% were rented, 29.4% owned outright and 35.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
29.4% 148 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.4% 178 dwellings
Rented
31.6% 159 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 4 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
82.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
14.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.8%
2 bedrooms
35.0%
3 bedrooms
45.5%
4 bedrooms
12.1%
5 bedrooms
0.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
4.3%
$800-$999/mo
6.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
11.2%
1 vehicle
45.8%
2 vehicles
33.1%
3 vehicles
7.9%
4+ vehicles
2.0%

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

Work, income and education in Exeter

Employment

Employed full-time
39.9% 345 people
Employed part-time
24.5% 212 people
Unemployed
2.7% 23 people
Not in labour force
32.9% 285 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
31.0%
Community & Personal Service
15.6%
Clerical & Administrative
15.1%
Managers
14.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.3%
Labourers
4.1%
Sales Workers
3.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.0%
$4,000+/wk
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
3.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.7%
Did not go to work
13.1%
Train
7.7%
Walked only
3.9%
Car (passenger)
2.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.8%
Bus
0.8%
Bicycle
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.9%

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
31.0%
Bachelor Degree
29.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.4%
Postgraduate Degree
9.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.9%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.8%
Society & Culture
18.3%
Health
15.1%
Engineering
11.3%
Creative Arts
10.8%
Education
8.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.3%
Architecture & Building
4.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%
Agriculture & Environment
3.1%
Information Technology
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.8%
Primary: Catholic
15.9%
Vocational Education
15.9%
Secondary: Government
13.0%
Pre-school
10.9%
Secondary: Catholic
9.4%

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
88.9%
Has need for assistance
6.3%
Need for assistance not stated
4.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
154
Arthritis
55
Lung condition
49
Diabetes
40
Asthma
39
Heart disease
28
Cancer
20
Stroke
10
Kidney disease
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 127
Did not provide
85.8% 766

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.9% 160
Not a volunteer
82.1% 732

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.9% 8
Previously served
3.6% 32
Never served
95.5% 856

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
44.3%
1 child
15.9%
2 children
27.9%
3 children
9.2%
4 children
2.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
17
1961: 1970
37
1971: 1980
37
1981: 1990
21
1991: 2000
22
2001: 2010
36
2011: 2015
13
2018
5
2019
5

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

Population Mobility

12.7%
moved in the last year
35.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
877
Moved from SA
86
Moved: same area (SA2)
32
Moved from VIC
9

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.7%
5: 14 hours
32.1%
15: 29 hours
13.4%
30+ hours
6.3%
Did not do domestic work
23.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.9%
Step family: no other children
9.5%
Blended family: no other children
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Exeter Crime Statistics

69 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
38
Property Damage
12
Assault
11
Break & Enter
5
Fraud
2
Other Against Person
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 Exeter

The closest suburb to Exeter is Semaphore, 0.7 km away.

Semaphore
0.7 km away · income $857/wk · rent $320/wk
Birkenhead
0.8 km away · income $858/wk · rent $315/wk
Peterhead
1.1 km away · income $801/wk · rent $300/wk
Ethelton
1.1 km away · income $787/wk · rent $300/wk
Largs Bay
1.3 km away · income $858/wk · rent $315/wk
Semaphore South
1.3 km away · income $930/wk · rent $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Exeter

What is the population of Exeter SA?

The population of Exeter SA is 1,066 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,176 people per km². Exeter is ranked #3,877 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Exeter?

The median personal income in Exeter SA is $849 per week, or $44,148 per year. The median household income is $1,397 per week. Family income is $2,198 per week. Exeter is ranked #2,798 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Exeter?

Median rent in Exeter SA is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Exeter ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Exeter?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Exeter SA is $1,567. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Exeter?

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

Is Exeter a good suburb to live in?

Exeter is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,066. The median income is $849/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 40427. All dollar figures in AUD.