Netherby, SA: suburb profile

The population of Netherby SA is 1,510 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Netherby is $1,028 per week ($53,456 per year). Median rent in Netherby is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Netherby has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Netherby has a population density of 1,236 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Netherby is China. The most common religion is No religion (42.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Netherby is $2,383.

There were 9 recorded offences in Netherby in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (4 offences).

Population
1,510
Census 2021
Median income
$1,028/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
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.

Netherby vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Netherby is $1,028 a week, 35% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 49th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $80 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 15.0% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical SA suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNetherbyTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,028/wk$759/wk +35%$766/wk
Household income$2,537/wk$1,494/wk +70%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$300/wk +27%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,383/mo$1,534/mo +55%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.0%19.5% −4.5 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 Netherby, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Netherby Population

1,510 residents at the 2021 Census.

Netherby Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,028/wk
$53,456 per year
Ranked 1,048 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,383/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Netherby Rent Prices & Affordability

15% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,537/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 15.0%

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

Median rent in Netherby against your income

About $10,994 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $2,157/wk
Rent share 15.0%

Netherby Schools

23
schools nearby
11
government
1126
avg ICSEA score
15,994
total students
Annesley College Independent
Primary · R-6 · 292 students
1164
ICSEA
Walford Anglican School for Girls Independent
Combined · R-12 · 400 students
1162
ICSEA
Linden Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 981 students
1160
ICSEA
Unley Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 470 students
1154
ICSEA
Glenunga International High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,340 students
1153
ICSEA
Highgate School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 616 students
1150
ICSEA
Seymour College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 715 students
1150
ICSEA
Scotch College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,213 students
1146
ICSEA
Glen Osmond Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 363 students
1143
ICSEA
St John's Grammar School Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,009 students
1141
ICSEA
Concordia College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,312 students
1140
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 256 students
1135
ICSEA
Mercedes College Catholic
Combined · R-12 · 1,111 students
1133
ICSEA
Sunrise Christian School Fullarton Independent
Primary · R-6 · 175 students
1133
ICSEA
Parkside Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 331 students
1126
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 23 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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People in Netherby

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (713) Female 52.8% (798)

Population Density

1,236
people per km²
1,510 people · 1.2 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,113
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
3.5%
England
3.3%
Malaysia
1.7%
South Africa
1.7%
India
1.5%
Sri Lanka
1.3%
Scotland
1.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
5.5%
Greek
1.4%
French
1.1%
Sinhalese
0.9%
Italian
0.9%
Afrikaans
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.7%

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

Ancestry

English
36.8%
Australian
28.5%
Scottish
11.0%
Irish
10.6%
Chinese
8.3%
German
8.3%
Italian
6.8%
Greek
4.7%
South African
2.4%
Indian
1.9%
Vietnamese
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
42.5%
Catholic
19.3%
Anglican
12.3%
Uniting Church
5.7%
Eastern Orthodox
4.2%
Not stated
3.3%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Lutheran
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
58.3% 727
Separated
1.8% 22
Divorced
7.2% 90
Widowed
3.8% 47
Never married
29.0% 362

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.5%
Couple: no children
26.0%
Couple: no children under 15
22.5%
One parent: no children under 15
4.8%
One parent: children under 15
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.2%
2 persons
34.7%
3 persons
11.5%
4 persons
23.1%
5 persons
8.2%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Netherby

Housing Tenure

Of the 551 occupied private dwellings in Netherby at the 2021 Census, 16.2% were rented, 47.5% owned outright and 35.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
47.5% 262 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.2% 194 dwellings
Rented
16.2% 89 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
75.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
22.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.0%
2 bedrooms
17.2%
3 bedrooms
35.5%
4 bedrooms
32.1%
5 bedrooms
11.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
13.6%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
2.9%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
3.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
28.2%
2 vehicles
41.5%
3 vehicles
18.9%
4+ vehicles
9.7%

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

Work, income and education in Netherby

Employment

Employed full-time
36.8% 432 people
Employed part-time
26.1% 307 people
Unemployed
2.2% 26 people
Not in labour force
34.8% 409 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
50.5%
Managers
19.8%
Clerical & Administrative
9.5%
Community & Personal Service
6.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
5.7%
Sales Workers
5.1%
Labourers
1.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
4.1%
$800-$999/wk
5.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.9%
$4,000+/wk
29.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
6.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
1.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500+/wk
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.4%
Did not go to work
17.4%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Bicycle
3.2%
Bus
2.5%
Walked only
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.2%
Other
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
83.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
6.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
0.9%

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

Bachelor Degree
46.7%
Postgraduate Degree
19.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.4%
Certificate III/IV
10.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.7%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.1%
Health
22.1%
Society & Culture
13.7%
Education
7.9%
Engineering
7.8%
Creative Arts
5.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.5%
Architecture & Building
4.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.8%
Information Technology
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
24.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
17.8%
Secondary: Catholic
15.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
11.5%
Secondary: Government
10.0%
Pre-school
8.7%
Primary: Catholic
6.5%
Vocational Education
6.2%

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
95.7%
Has need for assistance
2.6%
Need for assistance not stated
1.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
70
Arthritis
47
Asthma
42
Heart disease
40
Diabetes
33
Cancer
33
Lung condition
11
Dementia
4
Kidney disease
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.5% 212
Did not provide
82.5% 999

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
26.1% 318
Not a volunteer
73.9% 902

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.6% 7
Previously served
3.0% 37
Never served
96.4% 1,175

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.5%
1 child
9.3%
2 children
36.6%
3 children
14.7%
4 children
5.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
7
1951: 1960
23
1961: 1970
45
1971: 1980
21
1981: 1990
26
1991: 2000
41
2001: 2010
72
2011: 2015
45
2016
15
2017
7
2018
9
2019
17
2020
11

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

Population Mobility

11.4%
moved in the last year
36.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,307
Moved from SA
126
Moved: same area (SA2)
12
Moved from WA
11
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from NSW
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.9%
5: 14 hours
30.9%
15: 29 hours
16.3%
30+ hours
10.1%
Did not do domestic work
17.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.8%
Blended family: no other children
4.5%
Step family: no other children
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Netherby Crime Statistics

9 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Property Damage
4
Break & Enter
2
Theft
2
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 Netherby

The closest suburb to Netherby is Highgate (SA), 1.1 km away.

Highgate (SA)
1.1 km away · income $988/wk · rent $360/wk
Urrbrae
1.1 km away · income $907/wk · rent $505/wk
Kingswood (SA)
1.2 km away · income $906/wk · rent $333/wk
Myrtle Bank (SA)
1.3 km away · income $777/wk · rent $350/wk
Mitcham (SA)
1.5 km away · income $922/wk · rent $328/wk
Malvern (SA)
1.8 km away · income $1,117/wk · rent $380/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Netherby

What is the population of Netherby SA?

The population of Netherby SA is 1,510 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,236 people per km². Netherby is ranked #3,388 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Netherby?

The median personal income in Netherby SA is $1,028 per week, or $53,456 per year. The median household income is $2,537 per week. Family income is $3,113 per week. Netherby is ranked #1,048 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Netherby?

Median rent in Netherby SA is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Netherby ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Netherby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Netherby SA is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Netherby?

The median age in Netherby SA is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Netherby a good suburb to live in?

Netherby is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,510. The median income is $1,028/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% 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: 41021. All dollar figures in AUD.