Nairne, SA: suburb profile

The population of Nairne SA is 5,327 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nairne is $859 per week ($44,668 per year). Median rent in Nairne is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Nairne has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Nairne has a population density of 214 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nairne is England. The most common religion is No religion (58.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nairne is $1,500.

There were 30 recorded offences in Nairne in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (11 offences).

Population
5,327
Census 2021
Median income
$859/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
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.

Nairne vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Nairne is $859 a week, 13% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 171st of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $50 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.7% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 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.
MeasureNairneTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$859/wk$759/wk +13%$766/wk
Household income$1,776/wk$1,494/wk +19%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$300/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,500/mo$1,534/mo −2%$1,733/mo
Median age3643 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.7%19.5% +0.3 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 Nairne, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Nairne Population

5,327 residents at the 2021 Census.

Nairne Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$859/wk
$44,668 per year
Ranked 2,643 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Nairne Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,776/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 19.7%

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

Median rent in Nairne against your income

About $7,696 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,426/wk
Rent share 19.7%

Nairne Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1009
avg ICSEA score
399
total students
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary Government
Primary · R-6 · 399 students
1009
ICSEA

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

All schools near Nairne, with a map

Nairne Map

Nairne, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Nairne, South Australia: 35.0337°S, 138.9092°E

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

People in Nairne

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (2,567) Female 51.8% (2,755)

Population Density

214
people per km²
5,327 people · 24.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,077
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
5.4%
New Zealand
0.8%
South Africa
0.6%
Germany
0.6%
Netherlands
0.5%
Philippines
0.3%
Scotland
0.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.7%
Mandarin
0.3%
Japanese
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.2%
Polish
0.2%
French
0.2%
Thai
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
45.9%
Australian
44.6%
German
10.9%
Scottish
9.5%
Irish
9.0%
Dutch
3.7%
Italian
2.4%
Australian Aboriginal
1.0%
Welsh
0.9%
French
0.7%
Polish
0.7%

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
58.6%
Catholic
8.1%
Not stated
6.8%
Anglican
6.1%
Uniting Church
4.3%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Lutheran
3.1%
Baptist
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.7% 2,023
Separated
3.5% 146
Divorced
10.2% 423
Widowed
2.8% 118
Never married
34.8% 1,448

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.9%
Couple: no children
24.4%
Couple: no children under 15
15.6%
One parent: children under 15
8.2%
One parent: no children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.7%
2 persons
34.5%
3 persons
17.9%
4 persons
18.1%
5 persons
6.5%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Nairne

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,944 occupied private dwellings in Nairne at the 2021 Census, 20.7% were rented, 24.6% owned outright and 53.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 20 dwellings
Owned outright
24.6% 478 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
53.2% 1,034 dwellings
Rented
20.7% 402 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 18 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.9%
2 bedrooms
7.8%
3 bedrooms
51.8%
4 bedrooms
35.6%
5 bedrooms
3.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
4.0%
$800-$999/mo
6.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.8%
1 vehicle
29.1%
2 vehicles
44.9%
3 vehicles
15.6%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

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

Work, income and education in Nairne

Employment

Employed full-time
41.6% 1,580 people
Employed part-time
28.2% 1,069 people
Unemployed
3.0% 114 people
Not in labour force
27.2% 1,031 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
26.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.2%
Community & Personal Service
14.7%
Clerical & Administrative
13.1%
Managers
13.0%
Sales Workers
6.0%
Labourers
5.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.9%
$4,000+/wk
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.2%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.2%
Did not go to work
15.2%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Bus
2.4%
Walked only
1.1%
Other
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Truck
0.5%
Bicycle
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.6%

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

Certificate III/IV
40.5%
Bachelor Degree
27.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%
Postgraduate Degree
6.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.5%
Engineering
15.0%
Society & Culture
14.2%
Health
13.1%
Education
11.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.9%
Architecture & Building
6.2%
Agriculture & Environment
3.9%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.6%
Information Technology
2.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
39.4%
Secondary: Government
18.4%
Vocational Education
10.9%
Pre-school
10.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.2%
Primary: Catholic
3.1%
Secondary: Catholic
3.0%

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
91.1%
Has need for assistance
4.3%
Need for assistance not stated
4.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
604
Asthma
249
Arthritis
166
Diabetes
117
Heart disease
105
Lung condition
66
Cancer
54
Kidney disease
30
Stroke
23

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 569
Did not provide
85.6% 3,392

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.6% 895
Not a volunteer
77.4% 3,073

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.9% 35
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 10
Previously served
3.3% 131
Never served
95.6% 3,807

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.2%
1 child
13.3%
2 children
31.6%
3 children
16.6%
4 children
4.4%
5+ children
1.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
13
1951: 1960
62
1961: 1970
131
1971: 1980
72
1981: 1990
65
1991: 2000
63
2001: 2010
133
2011: 2015
67
2016
6
2017
3
2018
7
2019
5
2020
9

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

Population Mobility

12.8%
moved in the last year
37.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,354
Moved from SA
420
Moved: same area (SA2)
132
Moved from QLD
25
Moved from VIC
18
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5: 14 hours
36.7%
15: 29 hours
16.3%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
15.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.9%
Step family: no other children
6.9%
Blended family: no other children
3.9%
Intact family: other children present
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Nairne Crime Statistics

30 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
11
Assault
7
Break & Enter
5
Property Damage
5
Fraud
2

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Nairne

The closest suburb to Nairne is Littlehampton, 3.7 km away.

Littlehampton
3.7 km away · income $886/wk · rent $360/wk
Mount Barker (SA)
6.6 km away · income $815/wk · rent $350/wk
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8.0 km away · income $843/wk · rent $335/wk
Oakbank
8.0 km away · income $889/wk · rent $340/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nairne

What is the population of Nairne SA?

The population of Nairne SA is 5,327 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 214 people per km². Nairne is ranked #1,478 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nairne?

The median personal income in Nairne SA is $859 per week, or $44,668 per year. The median household income is $1,776 per week. Family income is $2,077 per week. Nairne is ranked #2,643 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nairne?

Median rent in Nairne SA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Nairne ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nairne?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nairne SA is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nairne?

The median age in Nairne SA is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nairne a good suburb to live in?

Nairne is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 5,327. The median income is $859/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 41005. All dollar figures in AUD.