Surrey Downs, SA: suburb profile

The population of Surrey Downs SA is 3,358 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Surrey Downs is $828 per week ($43,056 per year). Median rent in Surrey Downs is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Surrey Downs has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Surrey Downs has a population density of 2,064 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Surrey Downs is England. The most common religion is No religion (54.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Surrey Downs is $1,473.

There were 63 recorded offences in Surrey Downs in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (28 offences).

Population
3,358
Census 2021
Median income
$828/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$330/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
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.

Surrey Downs vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Surrey Downs is $828 a week, 9% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 231st of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $330 a week, $30 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 38, 5 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.
MeasureSurrey DownsTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$828/wk$759/wk +9%$766/wk
Household income$1,674/wk$1,494/wk +12%$1,637/wk
Rent$330/wk$300/wk +10%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,473/mo$1,534/mo −4%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 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 Surrey Downs, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Surrey Downs Population

3,358 residents at the 2021 Census.

Surrey Downs Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$828/wk
$43,056 per year
Ranked 3,126 of 14,663
Median Rent
$330/wk
$1,430 per month
Ranked 3,803 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,473/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Surrey Downs Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,674/wk
Median rent $330/wk
Rent to income 19.7%

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

Median rent in Surrey Downs against your income

About $7,254 a month
Median rent $330/wk
Left after rent $1,344/wk
Rent share 19.7%

Surrey Downs Schools

20
schools nearby
13
government
1035
avg ICSEA score
10,748
total students
Pedare Christian College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,146 students
1097
ICSEA
Tea Tree Gully Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 117 students
1073
ICSEA
Saint David's Parish School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 306 students
1063
ICSEA
The Heights School Government
Combined · U, R-12 · 1,811 students
1060
ICSEA
Gleeson College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 941 students
1055
ICSEA
St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 561 students
1051
ICSEA
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School Independent
Primary · R-6 · 205 students
1051
ICSEA
Our Lady of Hope School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 292 students
1045
ICSEA
Banksia Park School R-6 Government
Primary · R-6 · 240 students
1037
ICSEA
Wynn Vale School Government
Primary · R-6 · 365 students
1032
ICSEA
Redwood Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 368 students
1032
ICSEA
Fairview Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 260 students
1027
ICSEA
Modbury School P-6 Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 172 students
1026
ICSEA
Golden Grove Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 495 students
1021
ICSEA
Greenwith Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 558 students
1019
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 20 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 Surrey Downs, with a map

Surrey Downs Map

Surrey Downs, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Surrey Downs, South Australia: 34.7967°S, 138.7089°E

Surrey Downs Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (20)

People in Surrey Downs

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (1,659) Female 50.6% (1,701)

Population Density

2,064
people per km²
3,358 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,017
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
8.8%
New Zealand
0.9%
Scotland
0.9%
India
0.7%
Germany
0.5%
Philippines
0.5%
Iran
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.6%
Russian
0.5%
Spanish
0.5%
Arabic
0.4%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.3%
Greek
0.3%
Punjabi
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
48.5%
Australian
39.6%
Scottish
9.6%
German
8.8%
Irish
8.7%
Italian
5.2%
Dutch
2.5%
Australian Aboriginal
1.4%
Polish
1.3%
Greek
0.9%
Indian
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
54.1%
Catholic
11.9%
Anglican
8.3%
Uniting Church
5.3%
Not stated
4.7%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Baptist
2.3%
Lutheran
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.7% 1,296
Separated
3.8% 104
Divorced
9.4% 255
Widowed
4.7% 128
Never married
34.4% 934

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.5%
Couple: no children
25.9%
Couple: no children under 15
15.7%
One parent: no children under 15
9.2%
One parent: children under 15
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.5%
2 persons
34.6%
3 persons
18.6%
4 persons
16.0%
5 persons
5.2%
6+ persons
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Surrey Downs

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,299 occupied private dwellings in Surrey Downs at the 2021 Census, 19.4% were rented, 29.9% owned outright and 48.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
29.9% 389 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
48.7% 633 dwellings
Rented
19.4% 252 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 11 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.8%
2 bedrooms
5.4%
3 bedrooms
72.1%
4 bedrooms
18.5%
5 bedrooms
2.4%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.5%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
3.0%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
8.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
33.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.6%
1 vehicle
33.2%
2 vehicles
41.4%
3 vehicles
14.7%
4+ vehicles
6.1%

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

Work, income and education in Surrey Downs

Employment

Employed full-time
41.1% 1,044 people
Employed part-time
24.1% 613 people
Unemployed
2.6% 66 people
Not in labour force
32.1% 816 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
23.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.3%
Community & Personal Service
15.3%
Clerical & Administrative
14.2%
Managers
11.0%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Labourers
4.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.8%
$4,000+/wk
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.4%
Did not go to work
13.8%
Bus
5.8%
Car (passenger)
3.9%
Walked only
0.8%
Truck
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Bicycle
0.5%
Other
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.8%

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
20.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.7%
Postgraduate Degree
4.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.1%
Engineering
18.1%
Society & Culture
15.5%
Health
11.8%
Education
8.9%
Architecture & Building
7.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.2%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Information Technology
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
40.6%
Secondary: Government
20.5%
Vocational Education
11.7%
Pre-school
7.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.9%
Primary: Catholic
4.5%
Secondary: Catholic
4.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.1%

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
91.8%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
3.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
351
Asthma
138
Arthritis
121
Diabetes
106
Heart disease
88
Cancer
48
Lung condition
47
Stroke
24
Kidney disease
23
Dementia
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 344
Did not provide
86.9% 2,272

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.9% 367
Not a volunteer
86.1% 2,264

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 6
Previously served
3.0% 80
Never served
96.7% 2,545

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
1 child
14.4%
2 children
34.4%
3 children
16.2%
4 children
5.3%
5+ children
1.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
71
1961: 1970
134
1971: 1980
134
1981: 1990
61
1991: 2000
40
2001: 2010
77
2011: 2015
65
2016
5
2017
5
2018
9
2019
4
2021
9

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

Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
29.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,908
Moved from SA
244
Moved: same area (SA2)
49
Moved from overseas
12
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from WA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5: 14 hours
32.8%
15: 29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
7.8%
Did not do domestic work
21.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.2%
Step family: no other children
8.0%
Blended family: no other children
5.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Surrey Downs Crime Statistics

63 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
28
Property Damage
11
Assault
11
Other Against Person
5
Break & Enter
4
Fraud
4

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Surrey Downs

The closest suburb to Surrey Downs is Redwood Park, 1.7 km away.

Redwood Park
1.7 km away · income $837/wk · rent $350/wk
Wynn Vale
1.7 km away · income $813/wk · rent $310/wk
Fairview Park
2.1 km away · income $872/wk · rent $370/wk
Banksia Park
2.3 km away · income $794/wk · rent $350/wk
Ridgehaven
2.8 km away · income $688/wk · rent $320/wk
Modbury Heights
2.9 km away · income $782/wk · rent $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Surrey Downs

What is the population of Surrey Downs SA?

The population of Surrey Downs SA is 3,358 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,064 people per km². Surrey Downs is ranked #2,194 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Surrey Downs?

The median personal income in Surrey Downs SA is $828 per week, or $43,056 per year. The median household income is $1,674 per week. Family income is $2,017 per week. Surrey Downs is ranked #3,126 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Surrey Downs?

Median rent in Surrey Downs SA is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Surrey Downs ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Surrey Downs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Surrey Downs SA is $1,473. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Surrey Downs?

The median age in Surrey Downs SA is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Surrey Downs a good suburb to live in?

Surrey Downs is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,358. The median income is $828/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: 41410. All dollar figures in AUD.