Strathalbyn, SA: suburb profile

The population of Strathalbyn SA is 7,246 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Strathalbyn is $641 per week ($33,332 per year). Median rent in Strathalbyn is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Strathalbyn has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Strathalbyn has a population density of 62 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Strathalbyn is England. The most common religion is No religion (52.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strathalbyn is $1,500.

There were 69 recorded offences in Strathalbyn in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (32 offences).

Population
7,246
Census 2021
Median income
$641/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
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.

Strathalbyn vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Strathalbyn is $641 a week, 16% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 516th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, the same as the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 23.9% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 47, 4 years older 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.
MeasureStrathalbynTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$641/wk$759/wk −16%$766/wk
Household income$1,254/wk$1,494/wk −16%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$300/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,500/mo$1,534/mo −2%$1,733/mo
Median age4743 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.9%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 Strathalbyn, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Strathalbyn Population

7,246 residents at the 2021 Census.

Strathalbyn Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$641/wk
$33,332 per year
Ranked 6,411 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Strathalbyn Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,254/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 23.9%

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

Median rent in Strathalbyn against your income

About $5,434 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $954/wk
Rent share 23.9%

Strathalbyn Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
1013
avg ICSEA score
317
total students
Tyndale Christian School Strathalbyn Independent
Combined · R-12 · 317 students
1013
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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Strathalbyn Map

Strathalbyn, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Strathalbyn, South Australia: 35.2505°S, 138.8682°E

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

People in Strathalbyn

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (3,431) Female 52.7% (3,818)

Population Density

62
people per km²
7,246 people · 117.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,558
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
6.2%
Scotland
0.7%
New Zealand
0.6%
Germany
0.5%
Netherlands
0.5%
Ireland
0.3%
Philippines
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

German
0.4%
Polish
0.2%
Thai
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
French
0.1%
Italian
0.1%
Mandarin
0.1%

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

Ancestry

English
49.9%
Australian
40.9%
Scottish
12.1%
German
10.5%
Irish
8.6%
Dutch
2.6%
Italian
2.3%
Australian Aboriginal
1.7%
Welsh
0.9%
Polish
0.8%
Greek
0.5%

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
52.4%
Uniting Church
8.8%
Catholic
7.7%
Anglican
7.7%
Not stated
6.4%
Christian (other)
4.0%
Lutheran
3.4%
Pentecostal
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.6% 3,031
Separated
3.4% 205
Divorced
10.5% 629
Widowed
6.5% 390
Never married
29.0% 1,734

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.9%
Couple: no children
34.7%
Couple: no children under 15
13.6%
One parent: children under 15
7.5%
One parent: no children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.5%
2 persons
40.2%
3 persons
12.9%
4 persons
12.0%
5 persons
5.2%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Strathalbyn

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,838 occupied private dwellings in Strathalbyn at the 2021 Census, 20.0% were rented, 38.8% owned outright and 37.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.0% 57 dwellings
Owned outright
38.8% 1,102 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.9% 1,076 dwellings
Rented
20.0% 568 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 37 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
10.6%
3 bedrooms
50.8%
4 bedrooms
33.1%
5 bedrooms
3.4%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.4%
$450-$599/mo
2.6%
$600-$799/mo
5.2%
$800-$999/mo
6.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
28.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.8%
1 vehicle
32.4%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3 vehicles
16.2%
4+ vehicles
9.8%

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

Work, income and education in Strathalbyn

Employment

Employed full-time
29.8% 1,640 people
Employed part-time
22.7% 1,250 people
Unemployed
2.4% 131 people
Not in labour force
45.2% 2,491 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
21.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.6%
Community & Personal Service
16.3%
Clerical & Administrative
12.6%
Managers
12.1%
Labourers
7.6%
Sales Workers
6.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
2.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.4%
$4,000+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
7.9%
$300-$399/wk
6.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Did not go to work
14.0%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Walked only
2.6%
Truck
1.3%
Bus
1.1%
Other
0.6%
Bicycle
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.2%

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
47.9%
Bachelor Degree
21.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.2%
Postgraduate Degree
4.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.4%
Certificate I/II
3.3%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
17.5%
Engineering
16.4%
Society & Culture
15.7%
Health
14.6%
Education
9.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.1%
Architecture & Building
6.2%
Agriculture & Environment
5.7%
Creative Arts
2.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Information Technology
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.0%
Secondary: Government
28.5%
Vocational Education
10.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.2%
Pre-school
9.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.1%
Primary: Catholic
3.0%
Secondary: Catholic
2.7%

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
87.4%
Has need for assistance
8.1%
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
862
Arthritis
350
Asthma
296
Heart disease
252
Diabetes
221
Lung condition
146
Cancer
129
Stroke
95
Kidney disease
83
Dementia
46

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.9% 902
Did not provide
84.1% 4,783

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.7% 1,404
Not a volunteer
75.3% 4,277

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
3.9% 220
Never served
96.1% 5,426

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.2%
1 child
11.8%
2 children
32.9%
3 children
18.3%
4 children
7.0%
5+ children
1.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
21
1951: 1960
103
1961: 1970
190
1971: 1980
127
1981: 1990
81
1991: 2000
69
2001: 2010
135
2011: 2015
64
2016
20
2017
5
2018
4
2019
16
2020
8

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

Population Mobility

12.1%
moved in the last year
42.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,990
Moved from SA
468
Moved: same area (SA2)
252
Moved from overseas
25
Moved from VIC
24
Moved from WA
15
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from NSW
10
Moved from NT
8

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
31.1%
15: 29 hours
15.7%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
21.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.0%
Step family: no other children
8.4%
Blended family: no other children
5.0%
Step family: other children present
0.7%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%
Other couple: children only
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Strathalbyn Crime Statistics

69 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
32
Assault
15
Property Damage
12
Break & Enter
4
Fraud
4
Other Against Person
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 Strathalbyn

The closest suburb to Strathalbyn is Macclesfield (SA), 8.5 km away.

Macclesfield (SA)
8.5 km away · income $791/wk · rent $308/wk
Ashbourne (SA)
11.1 km away · income $736/wk · rent $350/wk
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13.4 km away · income $917/wk · rent $343/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strathalbyn

What is the population of Strathalbyn SA?

The population of Strathalbyn SA is 7,246 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 62 people per km². Strathalbyn is ranked #1,009 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Strathalbyn?

The median personal income in Strathalbyn SA is $641 per week, or $33,332 per year. The median household income is $1,254 per week. Family income is $1,558 per week. Strathalbyn is ranked #6,411 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Strathalbyn?

Median rent in Strathalbyn SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 23.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Strathalbyn ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Strathalbyn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Strathalbyn 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 Strathalbyn?

The median age in Strathalbyn SA is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Strathalbyn a good suburb to live in?

Strathalbyn is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 7,246. The median income is $641/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.9% 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: 41395. All dollar figures in AUD.