Eyre, SA: suburb profile

The population of Eyre SA is 1,113 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Eyre is $921 per week ($47,892 per year). Median rent in Eyre is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Eyre has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Eyre has a population density of 470 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Eyre is England. The most common religion is No religion (55.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Khmer. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eyre is $1,446.

There were 85 recorded offences in Eyre in 2025-26, a rate of 76 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (49 offences).

Population
1,113
Census 2021
Median income
$921/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$335/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
28years
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.

Eyre vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Eyre is $921 a week, 21% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 108th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $335 a week, $35 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.8% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 28, 15 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.
MeasureEyreTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$921/wk$759/wk +21%$766/wk
Household income$1,688/wk$1,494/wk +13%$1,637/wk
Rent$335/wk$300/wk +12%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,446/mo$1,534/mo −6%$1,733/mo
Median age2843 −15 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.8%19.5% +0.4 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 Eyre, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Eyre Population

1,113 residents at the 2021 Census.

Eyre Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$921/wk
$47,892 per year
Ranked 1,894 of 14,663
Median Rent
$335/wk
$1,452 per month
Ranked 3,743 of 14,663
Median Age
28years
10 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,446/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Eyre Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,688/wk
Median rent $335/wk
Rent to income 19.8%

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

Median rent in Eyre against your income

About $7,315 a month
Median rent $335/wk
Left after rent $1,353/wk
Rent share 19.8%

Eyre Schools

14
schools nearby
5
government
942
avg ICSEA score
7,708
total students
Pinnacle College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 993 students
1049
ICSEA
St Patrick's Technical College Catholic
Secondary · 10-12 · 260 students
998
ICSEA
Northern Adelaide Senior College Government
Secondary · U, 11-12 · 431 students
978
ICSEA
St Columba College Catholic
Combined · R-12 · 1,519 students
973
ICSEA
Indie School Elizabeth Independent
Secondary · 9-12 · 322 students
946
ICSEA
Playford College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 670 students
940
ICSEA
St Thomas More School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 267 students
927
ICSEA
Swallowcliffe School P-6 Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 423 students
917
ICSEA
Compass Catholic Community Catholic
Secondary · 12 · 139 students
916
ICSEA
Edmund Rice Flexi School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 163 students
908
ICSEA
Elizabeth North Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 514 students
907
ICSEA
John Hartley School B-6 Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 685 students
903
ICSEA
Playford International College Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,322 students
881
ICSEA
Edmund Rice Flexi School - Davoren Park Campus Catholic
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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People in Eyre

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (558) Female 49.9% (555)

Population Density

470
people per km²
1,113 people · 2.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,870
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
3.1%
Philippines
2.9%
India
1.7%
Cambodia
1.4%
Afghanistan
1.0%
Fiji
1.0%
Zimbabwe
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

Khmer
2.0%
Filipino
1.2%
Punjabi
1.1%
Tagalog
1.0%
Vietnamese
1.0%
Nepali
0.9%
Hindi
0.8%

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

Ancestry

English
39.6%
Australian
34.1%
Scottish
9.7%
Irish
6.7%
German
5.4%
Filipino
3.4%
Italian
3.4%
Indian
2.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.3%
Vietnamese
1.6%
Dutch
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
55.8%
Catholic
13.7%
Anglican
5.8%
Not stated
4.8%
Islam
3.8%
Christian (other)
3.6%
Buddhism
3.6%
Pentecostal
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
42.1% 346
Separated
4.0% 33
Divorced
7.2% 59
Widowed
1.2% 10
Never married
45.4% 373

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
53.8%
Couple: no children
24.0%
One parent: children under 15
12.2%
Couple: no children under 15
6.0%
One parent: no children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.6%
2 persons
33.7%
3 persons
19.6%
4 persons
14.3%
5 persons
6.8%
6+ persons
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Eyre

Housing Tenure

Of the 401 occupied private dwellings in Eyre at the 2021 Census, 18.7% were rented, 7.7% owned outright and 73.6% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
7.7% 31 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
73.6% 295 dwellings
Rented
18.7% 75 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
4.3%
3 bedrooms
60.9%
4 bedrooms
31.6%
5 bedrooms
3.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.8%
$800-$999/mo
4.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
37.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
35.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
15.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.0%
1 vehicle
35.0%
2 vehicles
44.8%
3 vehicles
13.6%
4+ vehicles
4.5%

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

Work, income and education in Eyre

Employment

Employed full-time
51.4% 396 people
Employed part-time
22.1% 170 people
Unemployed
3.9% 30 people
Not in labour force
22.6% 174 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
20.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.8%
Professionals
16.0%
Clerical & Administrative
14.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.3%
Labourers
9.0%
Managers
7.5%
Sales Workers
6.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
1.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.6%
$4,000+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
2.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
1.3%
$500-$649/wk
1.1%
$650-$799/wk
13.8%
$800-$999/wk
19.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.0%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.1%
Did not go to work
12.3%
Car (passenger)
3.3%
Bus
1.8%
Bicycle
0.9%
Other
0.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.8%

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
51.7%
Bachelor Degree
20.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.9%
Certificate I/II
6.7%
Postgraduate Degree
4.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
0.6%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.9%
Society & Culture
21.1%
Engineering
14.1%
Health
11.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.9%
Architecture & Building
6.2%
Education
5.7%
Information Technology
4.6%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
2.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.7%
Vocational Education
18.4%
Pre-school
16.3%
Secondary: Government
10.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.1%
Secondary: Catholic
7.1%
Primary: Catholic
6.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.6%

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
95.3%
Has need for assistance
2.7%
Need for assistance not stated
2.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
109
Asthma
44
Diabetes
25
Arthritis
22
Heart disease
12
Lung condition
11
Kidney disease
8
Cancer
3
Stroke
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.1% 65
Did not provide
91.9% 733

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.4% 68
Not a volunteer
91.6% 740

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
2.1% 17
Previously served
3.1% 25
Never served
94.8% 766

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
42.7%
1 child
18.3%
2 children
25.8%
3 children
10.5%
4 children
2.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
16
1971: 1980
8
1981: 1990
14
1991: 2000
15
2001: 2010
83
2011: 2015
55
2016
13
2017
7
2018
8
2019
13

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

Population Mobility

28.2%
moved in the last year
74.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
77.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
762
Moved from SA
273
Moved: same area (SA2)
9
Moved from VIC
5
Moved from QLD
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.1%
5: 14 hours
28.5%
15: 29 hours
9.8%
30+ hours
6.3%
Did not do domestic work
32.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.5%
Step family: no other children
8.7%
Blended family: no other children
8.7%
Intact family: other children present
2.0%
Other couple: children only
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Eyre Crime Statistics

85 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
49
Assault
14
Property Damage
13
Break & Enter
7
Robbery
1
Fraud
1

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 Eyre

The closest suburb to Eyre is Davoren Park, 1.5 km away.

Davoren Park
1.5 km away · income $486/wk · rent $250/wk
Andrews Farm
2.3 km away · income $772/wk · rent $300/wk
Elizabeth North
2.5 km away · income $485/wk · rent $240/wk
Smithfield Plains
3.0 km away · income $511/wk · rent $251/wk
Elizabeth
3.2 km away · income $452/wk · rent $230/wk
Smithfield (SA)
3.4 km away · income $526/wk · rent $260/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Eyre

What is the population of Eyre SA?

The population of Eyre SA is 1,113 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 470 people per km². Eyre is ranked #3,810 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Eyre?

The median personal income in Eyre SA is $921 per week, or $47,892 per year. The median household income is $1,688 per week. Family income is $1,870 per week. Eyre is ranked #1,894 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Eyre?

Median rent in Eyre SA is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Eyre ranks #3,743 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Eyre?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Eyre SA is $1,446. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Eyre?

The median age in Eyre SA is 28 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Eyre a good suburb to live in?

Eyre is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,113. The median income is $921/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 40428. All dollar figures in AUD.