Roxby Downs, SA: suburb profile

The population of Roxby Downs SA is 3,671 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Roxby Downs is $1,747 per week ($90,844 per year). Median rent in Roxby Downs is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Roxby Downs has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Roxby Downs has a population density of 959 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Roxby Downs is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (54.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Roxby Downs is $1,517.

There were 38 recorded offences in Roxby Downs in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (16 offences).

Population
3,671
Census 2021
Median income
$1,747/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$260/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
30years
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.

Roxby Downs vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Roxby Downs is $1,747 a week, 130% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 2nd of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $260 a week, $40 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 8.3% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 30, 13 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.
MeasureRoxby DownsTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,747/wk$759/wk +130%$766/wk
Household income$3,142/wk$1,494/wk +110%$1,637/wk
Rent$260/wk$300/wk −13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,534/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age3043 −13 yrs42
Rent share of household income8.3%19.5% −11.2 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 Roxby Downs, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Roxby Downs Population

3,671 residents at the 2021 Census.

Roxby Downs Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,747/wk
$90,844 per year
Ranked 41 of 14,663
Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
Ranked 5,884 of 14,663
Median Age
30years
8 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Roxby Downs Rent Prices & Affordability

8% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $3,142/wk
Median rent $260/wk
Rent to income 8.3%

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

Median rent in Roxby Downs against your income

About $13,615 a month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $2,882/wk
Rent share 8.3%

Roxby Downs Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
949
avg ICSEA score
692
total students
St Barbara's Parish School Catholic
Combined · R-9 · 201 students
975
ICSEA
Roxby Downs Area School Government
Combined · U, R-12 · 491 students
922
ICSEA

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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Roxby Downs Map

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Roxby Downs, South Australia: 30.5624°S, 136.9000°E

Roxby Downs Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Roxby Downs

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (1,912) Female 47.9% (1,757)

Population Density

959
people per km²
3,671 people · 3.8 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,467
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
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
2.8%
Philippines
2.5%
England
1.6%
South Africa
0.5%
India
0.5%
Sri Lanka
0.5%
Thailand
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
1.5%
Sinhalese
0.7%
Filipino
0.7%
Spanish
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.6%
Arabic
0.4%
Portuguese
0.3%

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

Ancestry

Australian
42.3%
English
36.7%
Scottish
8.4%
Irish
7.5%
German
5.8%
Australian Aboriginal
4.7%
Filipino
3.3%
Italian
2.2%
Dutch
1.7%
Maori
1.3%
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
54.0%
Catholic
15.1%
Not stated
12.2%
Anglican
5.1%
Uniting Church
3.4%
Christian (other)
1.8%
Lutheran
1.7%
Buddhism
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.9% 1,163
Separated
4.5% 118
Divorced
7.4% 197
Widowed
0.9% 23
Never married
43.4% 1,150

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
62.8%
Couple: no children
20.3%
Couple: no children under 15
8.2%
One parent: children under 15
6.3%
One parent: no children under 15
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.2%
2 persons
28.6%
3 persons
16.2%
4 persons
19.0%
5 persons
9.3%
6+ persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Roxby Downs

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,195 occupied private dwellings in Roxby Downs at the 2021 Census, 67.1% were rented, 6.5% owned outright and 21.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.8% 34 dwellings
Owned outright
6.5% 78 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
21.7% 259 dwellings
Rented
67.1% 802 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 18 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.9%
2 bedrooms
14.4%
3 bedrooms
43.8%
4 bedrooms
33.0%
5 bedrooms
4.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
3.6%
$600-$799/mo
5.6%
$800-$999/mo
12.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.4%
1 vehicle
26.6%
2 vehicles
44.8%
3 vehicles
18.1%
4+ vehicles
8.2%

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

Work, income and education in Roxby Downs

Employment

Employed full-time
69.4% 1,533 people
Employed part-time
15.9% 352 people
Unemployed
2.3% 50 people
Not in labour force
12.4% 275 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
34.8%
Professionals
17.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
13.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Managers
8.9%
Community & Personal Service
7.3%
Labourers
5.1%
Sales Workers
2.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.3%
$400-$499/wk
0.6%
$500-$649/wk
0.3%
$650-$799/wk
1.2%
$800-$999/wk
0.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
1.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
13.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.6%
$4,000+/wk
32.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
2.6%
$150-$299/wk
2.2%
$300-$399/wk
0.3%
$400-$499/wk
0.5%
$500-$649/wk
0.6%
$650-$799/wk
3.6%
$800-$999/wk
4.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
25.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.8%
$3,500+/wk
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.0%
Did not go to work
15.8%
Car (passenger)
4.4%
Walked only
4.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Bus
0.7%
Other
0.5%
Bicycle
0.3%
Truck
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.5%

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
58.3%
Bachelor Degree
18.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.4%
Postgraduate Degree
5.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.8%
Certificate I/II
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
40.3%
Management & Commerce
14.2%
Education
10.0%
Health
9.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.8%
Society & Culture
7.1%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%
Creative Arts
1.1%
Information Technology
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.2%
Secondary: Government
22.7%
Primary: Catholic
21.9%
Vocational Education
9.3%
Pre-school
8.5%
Secondary: Catholic
1.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.2%

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
88.6%
Has need for assistance
1.2%
Need for assistance not stated
10.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
208
Asthma
124
Arthritis
44
Diabetes
39
Heart disease
28
Cancer
24
Kidney disease
18
Lung condition
15
Stroke
9

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
5.7% 135
Did not provide
94.3% 2,231

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.6% 393
Not a volunteer
83.4% 1,981

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 4
Previously served
2.0% 47
Never served
97.9% 2,327

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.3%
1 child
13.1%
2 children
28.7%
3 children
18.5%
4 children
6.1%
5+ children
0.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
23
1971: 1980
21
1981: 1990
45
1991: 2000
28
2001: 2010
107
2011: 2015
112
2016
24
2017
32
2018
30
2019
22
2020
21
2021
6

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

Population Mobility

26.2%
moved in the last year
65.2%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
79.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,380
Moved: same area (SA2)
391
Moved from SA
297
Moved from QLD
51
Moved from WA
27
Moved from overseas
22
Moved from VIC
19
Moved from NSW
18
Moved from TAS
9
Moved from NT
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.5%
5: 14 hours
32.9%
15: 29 hours
12.7%
30+ hours
9.9%
Did not do domestic work
23.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.3%
Step family: no other children
9.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.8%
Intact family: other children present
1.4%
Other couple: children only
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Roxby Downs Crime Statistics

38 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Property Damage
16
Assault
13
Theft
4
Fraud
3
Break & Enter
2

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roxby Downs

What is the population of Roxby Downs SA?

The population of Roxby Downs SA is 3,671 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 959 people per km². Roxby Downs is ranked #2,060 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Roxby Downs?

The median personal income in Roxby Downs SA is $1,747 per week, or $90,844 per year. The median household income is $3,142 per week. Family income is $3,467 per week. Roxby Downs is ranked #41 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Roxby Downs?

Median rent in Roxby Downs SA is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Rent represents 8.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Roxby Downs ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Roxby Downs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Roxby Downs SA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Roxby Downs?

The median age in Roxby Downs SA is 30 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Roxby Downs a good suburb to live in?

Roxby Downs is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,671. The median income is $1,747/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.3% 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: 41281. All dollar figures in AUD.