Unley, SA: suburb profile
The population of Unley SA is 3,997 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Unley is $1,066 per week ($55,432 per year). Median rent in Unley is $372 per week ($1,612 per month). Unley has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Unley has a population density of 2,656 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Unley is England. The most common religion is No religion (51.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Unley is $2,167.
There were 134 recorded offences in Unley in 2025-26, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (79 offences).
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.
Unley vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Unley is $1,066 a week, 40% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 30th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $372 a week, $72 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 18.3% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Unley | Typical SA | Difference | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $1,066/wk | $759/wk | +40% | $766/wk |
| Household income | $2,037/wk | $1,494/wk | +36% | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $372/wk | $300/wk | +24% | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $2,167/mo | $1,534/mo | +41% | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 41 | 43 | −2 yrs | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 18.3% | 19.5% | −1.2 pts | 20.3% |
Unley Population
3,997 residents at the 2021 Census.
Unley Median Income & Rent
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.
Unley Rent Prices & Affordability
18% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Unley against your income
Unley Schools
Showing 15 of 41 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 Unley
Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL
Ancestry
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
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Homes in Unley
Housing Tenure
Of the 1,735 occupied private dwellings in Unley at the 2021 Census, 35.6% were rented, 34.8% owned outright and 27.1% owned with a mortgage.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Work, income and education in Unley
Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Education Level
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
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
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Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Unley Crime Statistics
134 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
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Suburbs near Unley
The closest suburb to Unley is Parkside (SA), 0.8 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unley
What is the population of Unley SA?
The population of Unley SA is 3,997 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,656 people per km². Unley is ranked #1,925 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Unley?
The median personal income in Unley SA is $1,066 per week, or $55,432 per year. The median household income is $2,037 per week. Family income is $2,840 per week. Unley is ranked #847 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Unley?
Median rent in Unley SA is $372 per week ($1,612 per month). Rent represents 18.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Unley ranks #2,704 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Unley?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Unley SA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Unley?
The median age in Unley SA is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Unley a good suburb to live in?
Unley is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,997. The median income is $1,066/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.3% 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: 41490. All dollar figures in AUD.