Huntfield Heights, SA: suburb profile

The population of Huntfield Heights SA is 4,199 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Huntfield Heights is $623 per week ($32,396 per year). Median rent in Huntfield Heights is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Huntfield Heights has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Huntfield Heights has a population density of 1,774 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Huntfield Heights is England. The most common religion is No religion (58.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Huntfield Heights is $1,237.

There were 89 recorded offences in Huntfield Heights in 2025-26, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (33 offences).

Population
4,199
Census 2021
Median income
$623/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$290/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
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.

Huntfield Heights vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Huntfield Heights is $623 a week, 18% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 541st of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $290 a week, $10 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 23.4% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 37, 6 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.
MeasureHuntfield HeightsTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$623/wk$759/wk −18%$766/wk
Household income$1,239/wk$1,494/wk −17%$1,637/wk
Rent$290/wk$300/wk −3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,237/mo$1,534/mo −19%$1,733/mo
Median age3743 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.4%19.5% +4.0 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 Huntfield Heights, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Huntfield Heights Population

4,199 residents at the 2021 Census.

Huntfield Heights Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$623/wk
$32,396 per year
Ranked 6,733 of 14,663
Median Rent
$290/wk
$1,257 per month
Ranked 5,154 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,237/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Huntfield Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,239/wk
Median rent $290/wk
Rent to income 23.4%

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

Median rent in Huntfield Heights against your income

About $5,369 a month
Median rent $290/wk
Left after rent $949/wk
Rent share 23.4%

Huntfield Heights Schools

18
schools nearby
12
government
941
avg ICSEA score
5,761
total students
Cardijn College Catholic
Secondary · R-12 · 2,247 students
1019
ICSEA
Old Noarlunga Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 155 students
999
ICSEA
Calvary Lutheran Primary School Independent
Primary · R-6 · 191 students
971
ICSEA
FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 137 students
952
ICSEA
Flaxmill School P-6 Government
Primary · R-6 · 358 students
950
ICSEA
Hackham East Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 217 students
948
ICSEA
Coorara Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 233 students
947
ICSEA
Noarlunga Downs Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 124 students
937
ICSEA
Christie Downs Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 205 students
925
ICSEA
Wirreanda Secondary School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 915 students
913
ICSEA
Christies Beach High School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 789 students
905
ICSEA
Huntfield Heights School P-6 Government
Primary · R-6 · 80 students
898
ICSEA
Hackham West School Government
Primary · R-6 · 110 students
867
ICSEA
Sports College South Australia - South Adelaide Football Club Campus Independent
Secondary
Cardijn College - Marcellin Campus Catholic
Secondary

Showing 15 of 18 schools.

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

All schools near Huntfield Heights, with a map

Huntfield Heights Map

Huntfield Heights, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Huntfield Heights, South Australia: 35.1556°S, 138.5155°E

Huntfield Heights Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (18)

People in Huntfield Heights

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (2,063) Female 50.9% (2,136)

Population Density

1,774
people per km²
4,199 people · 2.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,473
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
7.7%
Philippines
1.2%
New Zealand
1.1%
Scotland
0.9%
Germany
0.7%
Poland
0.5%
Netherlands
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

Arabic
0.8%
Tagalog
0.7%
Polish
0.6%
German
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
Greek
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
45.8%
Australian
39.3%
Scottish
8.2%
Irish
7.6%
German
7.0%
Australian Aboriginal
3.4%
Italian
3.1%
Dutch
2.7%
Filipino
2.0%
Polish
1.2%
Welsh
0.9%

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
58.1%
Catholic
10.0%
Not stated
9.1%
Anglican
6.4%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Baptist
1.8%
Lutheran
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
36.7% 1,232
Separated
4.7% 158
Divorced
12.0% 403
Widowed
6.0% 200
Never married
40.6% 1,360

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.8%
Couple: no children
24.3%
One parent: children under 15
16.7%
Couple: no children under 15
12.6%
One parent: no children under 15
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.3%
2 persons
32.9%
3 persons
18.1%
4 persons
12.6%
5 persons
5.0%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Huntfield Heights

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,588 occupied private dwellings in Huntfield Heights at the 2021 Census, 31.3% were rented, 20.9% owned outright and 46.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
20.9% 332 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.7% 741 dwellings
Rented
31.3% 497 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 18 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

1 bedroom
1.8%
2 bedrooms
6.6%
3 bedrooms
72.5%
4 bedrooms
17.0%
5 bedrooms
2.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.6%
$300-$449/mo
2.7%
$450-$599/mo
4.9%
$600-$799/mo
6.9%
$800-$999/mo
9.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
38.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
6.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.6%
1 vehicle
38.0%
2 vehicles
38.8%
3 vehicles
11.5%
4+ vehicles
5.1%

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

Work, income and education in Huntfield Heights

Employment

Employed full-time
30.8% 940 people
Employed part-time
21.4% 652 people
Unemployed
5.0% 152 people
Not in labour force
42.8% 1,305 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
23.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.7%
Professionals
15.3%
Clerical & Administrative
13.7%
Labourers
8.3%
Managers
7.7%
Sales Workers
7.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.2%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.8%
$4,000+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
8.5%
$300-$399/wk
6.4%
$400-$499/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
11.7%
$800-$999/wk
14.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.3%
$3,500+/wk
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.7%
Did not go to work
14.1%
Car (passenger)
5.4%
Train
1.3%
Bus
1.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Walked only
0.6%
Other
0.6%
Truck
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.4%

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
58.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.8%
Bachelor Degree
13.9%
Certificate I/II
6.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.6%
Postgraduate Degree
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
22.7%
Management & Commerce
18.2%
Engineering
17.0%
Health
10.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.0%
Education
6.3%
Architecture & Building
5.3%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Agriculture & Environment
3.1%
Information Technology
2.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
38.7%
Secondary: Government
20.6%
Vocational Education
12.1%
Pre-school
8.2%
Secondary: Catholic
6.6%
Primary: Catholic
5.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%

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
84.2%
Has need for assistance
10.1%
Need for assistance not stated
5.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
695
Asthma
214
Arthritis
167
Diabetes
154
Lung condition
128
Heart disease
124
Stroke
75
Cancer
66
Kidney disease
43
Dementia
22

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 468
Did not provide
85.2% 2,698

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
10.2% 323
Not a volunteer
89.8% 2,846

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
3.0% 95
Never served
96.8% 3,051

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.4%
1 child
12.6%
2 children
29.6%
3 children
17.2%
4 children
7.7%
5+ children
2.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
48
1961: 1970
163
1971: 1980
147
1981: 1990
106
1991: 2000
53
2001: 2010
125
2011: 2015
49
2016
10
2017
9
2018
5
2019
3

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

Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
34.6%
moved in the last 5 years
7.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,488
Moved from SA
358
Moved: same area (SA2)
32
Moved from QLD
16
Moved from overseas
7
Moved from NSW
5
Moved from VIC
3
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.9%
5: 14 hours
27.0%
15: 29 hours
12.5%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
29.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.1%
Step family: no other children
10.9%
Blended family: no other children
7.5%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%
Step family: other children present
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Huntfield Heights Crime Statistics

89 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
33
Property Damage
26
Theft
18
Break & Enter
8
Other Against Person
3
Fraud
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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0.4 km away · income $613/wk · rent $297/wk
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1.5 km away · income $496/wk · rent $238/wk
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1.7 km away · income $648/wk · rent $250/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Huntfield Heights

What is the population of Huntfield Heights SA?

The population of Huntfield Heights SA is 4,199 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,774 people per km². Huntfield Heights is ranked #1,837 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Huntfield Heights?

The median personal income in Huntfield Heights SA is $623 per week, or $32,396 per year. The median household income is $1,239 per week. Family income is $1,473 per week. Huntfield Heights is ranked #6,733 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Huntfield Heights?

Median rent in Huntfield Heights SA is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Huntfield Heights ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Huntfield Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Huntfield Heights SA is $1,237. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Huntfield Heights?

The median age in Huntfield Heights SA is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Huntfield Heights a good suburb to live in?

Huntfield Heights is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 4,199. The median income is $623/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% 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: 40616. All dollar figures in AUD.