Felixstow, SA: suburb profile

The population of Felixstow SA is 2,477 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Felixstow is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Felixstow is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Felixstow has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Felixstow has a population density of 2,163 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Felixstow is China. The most common religion is No religion (37.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Felixstow is $1,817.

There were 37 recorded offences in Felixstow in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (17 offences).

Population
2,477
Census 2021
Median income
$687/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/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.

Felixstow vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Felixstow is $687 a week, 9% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 458th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $20 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 22.1% 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.
MeasureFelixstowTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$687/wk$759/wk −9%$766/wk
Household income$1,445/wk$1,494/wk −3%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$300/wk +7%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,817/mo$1,534/mo +18%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.1%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 Felixstow, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Felixstow Population

2,477 residents at the 2021 Census.

Felixstow Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
Ranked 5,697 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,817/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Felixstow Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,445/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 22.1%

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

Median rent in Felixstow against your income

About $6,262 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,125/wk
Rent share 22.1%

Felixstow Schools

26
schools nearby
18
government
1071
avg ICSEA score
17,750
total students
St Peter's College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,585 students
1164
ICSEA
East Marden Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 548 students
1127
ICSEA
Magill School Government
Primary · R-6 · 744 students
1119
ICSEA
East Adelaide School Government
Primary · R-6 · 495 students
1117
ICSEA
St Pius X School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 552 students
1108
ICSEA
Trinity Gardens School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 695 students
1103
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 208 students
1099
ICSEA
Vale Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 393 students
1097
ICSEA
Hillcrest Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 395 students
1096
ICSEA
Sunrise Christian School Paradise Independent
Primary · R-6 · 175 students
1096
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 494 students
1092
ICSEA
Norwood International High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,667 students
1090
ICSEA
St Martin's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 691 students
1085
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 859 students
1077
ICSEA
Morialta Secondary College Government
Secondary · U, 7-10 · 570 students
1075
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools.

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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Felixstow Map

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People in Felixstow

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (1,198) Female 51.5% (1,273)

Population Density

2,163
people per km²
2,477 people · 1.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,928
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

China
7.3%
Italy
5.0%
India
4.4%
England
2.9%
Malaysia
1.8%
Sri Lanka
1.3%
Hong Kong
1.1%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
8.9%
Italian
7.6%
Cantonese
2.9%
Hindi
1.7%
Punjabi
1.6%
Vietnamese
1.3%
Korean
1.0%

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

Ancestry

English
23.0%
Australian
21.1%
Italian
17.5%
Chinese
14.4%
Scottish
5.7%
Irish
5.7%
German
5.0%
Indian
3.6%
Greek
2.2%
Dutch
1.3%
Filipino
1.3%

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
37.4%
Catholic
26.1%
Anglican
5.2%
Not stated
4.8%
Hinduism
3.9%
Uniting Church
3.4%
Buddhism
2.5%
Other religions
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.7% 974
Separated
2.1% 45
Divorced
9.7% 206
Widowed
8.6% 184
Never married
33.9% 724

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.5%
Couple: no children
30.7%
Couple: no children under 15
18.7%
One parent: no children under 15
7.1%
One parent: children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.3%
2 persons
34.7%
3 persons
13.9%
4 persons
13.9%
5 persons
5.2%
6+ persons
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Felixstow

Housing Tenure

Of the 996 occupied private dwellings in Felixstow at the 2021 Census, 31.5% were rented, 35.0% owned outright and 28.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.1% 31 dwellings
Owned outright
35.0% 349 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.8% 287 dwellings
Rented
31.5% 314 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 14 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
78.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
18.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.4%
2 bedrooms
22.8%
3 bedrooms
54.9%
4 bedrooms
16.7%
5 bedrooms
2.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.0%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
4.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
32.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.3%
1 vehicle
42.5%
2 vehicles
34.2%
3 vehicles
8.2%
4+ vehicles
4.7%

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

Work, income and education in Felixstow

Employment

Employed full-time
31.9% 620 people
Employed part-time
21.4% 416 people
Unemployed
3.2% 62 people
Not in labour force
43.5% 846 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
39.7%
Clerical & Administrative
12.9%
Managers
12.7%
Community & Personal Service
11.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.5%
Sales Workers
4.9%
Labourers
3.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.5%
$4,000+/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.2%
Bus
11.0%
Did not go to work
10.8%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Bicycle
1.6%
Walked only
1.3%
Other
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Truck
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.3%
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

Bachelor Degree
43.1%
Certificate III/IV
19.7%
Postgraduate Degree
16.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
0.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.6%
Health
16.7%
Engineering
14.0%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Education
7.7%
Information Technology
5.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.2%
Architecture & Building
3.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.3%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.3%
Vocational Education
15.5%
Primary: Catholic
12.9%
Secondary: Government
12.6%
Secondary: Catholic
11.5%
Pre-school
11.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%

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
86.7%
Has need for assistance
9.4%
Need for assistance not stated
3.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
228
Arthritis
102
Diabetes
92
Heart disease
75
Asthma
75
Lung condition
60
Stroke
40
Cancer
35
Dementia
24
Kidney disease
17

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.2% 264
Did not provide
86.8% 1,743

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.7% 337
Not a volunteer
83.3% 1,678

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.9% 39
Never served
98.1% 2,005

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
39.1%
1 child
15.2%
2 children
30.2%
3 children
11.1%
4 children
3.3%
5+ children
1.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
19
1951: 1960
101
1961: 1970
95
1971: 1980
46
1981: 1990
68
1991: 2000
54
2001: 2010
196
2011: 2015
149
2016
43
2017
46
2018
38
2019
65
2020
23
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

19.1%
moved in the last year
45.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,909
Moved from SA
351
Moved: same area (SA2)
43
Moved from overseas
19
Moved from VIC
15
Moved from WA
9
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from NSW
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.0%
5: 14 hours
31.0%
15: 29 hours
12.9%
30+ hours
7.7%
Did not do domestic work
27.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.5%
Step family: no other children
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Felixstow Crime Statistics

37 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
17
Break & Enter
8
Property Damage
5
Assault
4
Fraud
2
Other Against Person
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 Felixstow

The closest suburb to Felixstow is Glynde, 0.8 km away.

Glynde
0.8 km away · income $661/wk · rent $358/wk
Payneham
1.2 km away · income $874/wk · rent $300/wk
Marden
1.4 km away · income $818/wk · rent $305/wk
Campbelltown (SA)
1.5 km away · income $713/wk · rent $330/wk
Klemzig
1.6 km away · income $769/wk · rent $300/wk
Hectorville
1.7 km away · income $717/wk · rent $300/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Felixstow

What is the population of Felixstow SA?

The population of Felixstow SA is 2,477 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,163 people per km². Felixstow is ranked #2,736 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Felixstow?

The median personal income in Felixstow SA is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year. The median household income is $1,445 per week. Family income is $1,928 per week. Felixstow is ranked #5,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Felixstow?

Median rent in Felixstow SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Felixstow ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Felixstow?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Felixstow SA is $1,817. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Felixstow?

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

Is Felixstow a good suburb to live in?

Felixstow is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,477. The median income is $687/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% 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: 40433. All dollar figures in AUD.