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Ceduna has an estimated 2,052 residents, up from 1,955 at the 2021 Census — a change of 97 people, or 5.0%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 57.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the resident count for the suburb of Ceduna is estimated at approximately 2,052, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader regional ABS population updates with post-Census address validations. When compared to the 1,955 people recorded at the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 97 people (5.0%). This demographic shift is derived from the estimated resident population of 2,052 established by AreaSearch, which incorporated the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 16 validated new addresses logged after the Census date. With a density of 5.1 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers considerable living space.
Outpacing both the broader SA3 territory and the SA4 region (4.2%), the 5.0% expansion recorded for the suburb of Ceduna establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner. Natural increase served as the principal driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 56.99999999999999% of all recent demographic additions. Projections for the suburb of Ceduna apply the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset based on 2022 figures across SA2 units. For years after 2032 or locations lacking SA2 coverage, figures rely on 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-bracket projections established on 2021 numbers, adjusted via a weighted aggregation approach from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Over the coming years, demographic expansion is anticipated to track slightly under the median for regional Australia; aggregated SA2 modeling indicates the suburb of Ceduna will add 152 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 7.4% over the 16 years.
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Residential building approvals in Ceduna remain minimal, recording an average of 3 approvals per year for a cumulative total of 17 dwellings over the five-year period. This subdued building volume underscores the local rural setting, where residential projects cater primarily to targeted local demand instead of broader market activity. Because annual approvals are sparse, single residential schemes can exert a pronounced influence on yearly growth statistics. Residential building volumes in Ceduna track well below levels observed across Rest of SA, while also trailing nationwide trends significantly. New residential construction has consisted entirely of standalone homes, matching local rural demand for spacious and private properties.
A metric of roughly 294 people per dwelling approval further highlights the area's low-density profile. Based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, Ceduna is projected to add 152 residents by 2041. If building rates remain at current levels, new residential supply may fall short of demographic growth, creating upward pressure on prices and intensifying buyer competition.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 40 current infrastructure and development projects close to Ceduna, worth an estimated $1.15 billion. 13 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects and regional planning measures can significantly shape an area's economic trajectory. At present, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch with anticipated direct local impacts. Relevant broader network initiatives include South Australian Road Network Maintenance, South Australia High Productivity Vehicle Network Access, Gawler Craton Rail Access, and Bulk Water Supply Security.
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Roxby Downs Area School Refurbishment
$7 million facility upgrade including refurbishment of four buildings with general learning areas, teacher preparation and breakout spaces, refreshed food technology areas, soundproofed music and drama studios, a new amphitheatre for open-air performances, broader landscaped outdoor learning areas, and a nature playground integrated with the desert landscape. The project reached completion in December 2021 and was officially opened in June 2024.
Marina Footbridge Safety Upgrade
Safety upgrade and replacement of control panel on Marina Footbridge to ensure safe pedestrian access between marina and city center, improving connectivity for residents and tourists.
Port Lincoln Housing Strategy 2024-2029
The Port Lincoln Housing Strategy 2024-2029 is a comprehensive framework adopted by Council to address housing affordability and supply. Key updates in 2026 include the formal adoption of the 30-year Port Lincoln Master Plan in February, which integrates the strategy's goals for sustainable growth. A landmark land agreement reached in March 2026 for the Western Link Road corridor will unlock undeveloped land for new residential precincts. Council is also progressing with the revocation of community land status for sites like 25 Chapman Street to enable sale for private residential development.
Port Lincoln Master Plan
Adopted 30-year strategic master plan guiding Port Lincoln's long-term growth, land release, infrastructure investment and future residential, employment and commercial areas. Council adopted the final Port Lincoln Master Plan in February 2026 with minor amendments and authorised next steps for a Complying Change for Priority Area 2 and a Code Amendment for residential and miscellaneous areas identified in the plan.
Observation Rise
Premium residential land estate featuring 105 residential allotments with elevated marina views. Located close to the Marina, schools, childcare, tavern and community centre. The estate features two central parks and offers a choice of building allotments with some providing elevated views for observing marina activity.
Port Lincoln Foreshore Redevelopment
A $7.24 million comprehensive foreshore redevelopment featuring public art, all-ages adventure play spaces, sports zone with half-court ball sports and bouldering wall, central plaza for events, upgraded town jetty for charter vessels, and fully accessible public realm upgrades with beach access.
Eyre Peninsula Network Road Upgrades
Major road infrastructure program upgrading roads across the Eyre Peninsula, including the Eyre Highway between Port Augusta and the WA border, new overtaking lanes, junction upgrades, pavement reconstruction, and heavy vehicle rest areas to improve safety and supply chain resilience.
Port Lincoln Hospital Redevelopment
Federally funded hospital redevelopment in 2015 featuring upgraded consulting rooms for visiting specialists, combined Chemotherapy & Renal Dialysis Clinic, and modern 50-bed complex with high dependency unit, maternity services and operating facilities.
881 residents of Ceduna are employed, from a labour force of 1,004. Unemployment sits at 12.2%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,221, about 108% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Ceduna maintains a balanced workforce across blue and white collar roles alongside strong representation in essential services, with statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch recording an unemployment rate of 12.2%. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 881. The jobless rate sits 6.7% above the 5.5% figure for Regional SA, highlighting scope for improvement, while the participation rate stands at a standard 61.5% compared to 58.3% across Regional SA. Census data indicated that 5.1% of workers operated from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Workforce participation is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
The local economy exhibits a clear specialization in education & training, holding a workforce share 1.6 times that of the surrounding region. Conversely, manufacturing employs only 1.6% of local workers, well below the 9.3% benchmark seen across Regional SA. With 0.7 workers for every resident recorded at the Census, local job availability remains stronger than typical levels. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM statistical data show that over the 12-month period, the local labor market experienced a 1.9% contraction in the labor force alongside an 8.5% drop in employment, lifting the jobless rate by 6.2 percentage points. Regional SA exhibited different trends, recording a 2.6% increase in the labor force, a 1.2% rise in employment, and a 1.4 percentage points increase in unemployment. Future requirements can be evaluated using national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. These models indicate nationwide employment gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying by sector. When applied to Ceduna's industry distribution, employment is estimated to grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model without local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ceduna is $1,376 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $762 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,344 a year against an average of $59,373. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode data for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Ceduna recorded a median income of $50,344 and an average income of $59,373, which trail national figures while comparing to $48,920 and $58,933 throughout Regional SA. Applying a 10.17% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $55,464 (median) and $65,411 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings between the 26th and 41st percentiles. The primary earnings bracket includes 593 people (28.9% of residents) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 27.5% observed in the wider region.
Residents retain 88.5% of income after housing expenses, though disposable earnings remain low at the 32nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ceduna had 740 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 2% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,200 a month. Rent absorbs 14.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Ceduna, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional SA's 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Ceduna was lagging that of Regional SA, at 30.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (24.8%) or rented (44.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Regional SA average at $1,200, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $200, compared to Regional SA's $1,153 and $220.
Nationally, Ceduna's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ceduna counted 740 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 67.2% of all households in the area, broken down into couples with children (25.7%), couples without children (26.8%), and single parent families (13.0%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.8%, comprising single-person households at 30.2% and group living at 3.0%. The typical household contains a median of 2.4 people, marginally exceeding the 2.3 person regional average for Regional SA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.9% of adults in Ceduna hold a university qualification, including 10.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 28.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 610 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 822 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education qualifications present a key area for development, as only 14.9% of residents possess a university degree compared to the 30.4% national benchmark. Among tertiary graduates, bachelor degrees account for 10.9%, postgraduate awards comprise 2.2%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.8%. Vocational education forms a significant component of local skills, with 37.4% of adults aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 9.4% with advanced diplomas and 28.0% with certificates. Formal study participation is solid across the community, with 29.0% of the population engaged in learning. This encompasses 13.9% attending primary schools, 6.5% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Ceduna means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Ceduna consists of 1 active transport stops connected to 1 individual routes, providing 4 weekly passenger trips. Access to services is constrained, with residents situated an average of 1188 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicles serve as the main commuter choice at 87%, followed by 11% walking, while vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 per dwelling. Furthermore, 5.1% of residents reported working from home during the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences. Public transport services provide no scheduled departures per day on average, which corresponds to roughly 4 weekly trips for each stop.
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69.0% of residents in Ceduna report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch identify notable medical burdens across the community, with chronic ailments appearing across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance membership is modest, covering around 50% of the local population (~1,036 people) in contrast to the 55.7% national figure. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary long-term conditions recorded locally, affecting 7.7% and 7.5% of residents respectively, whereas 69.0% of the population reported no major chronic diseases compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Health outcomes across the working-age demographic track regional norms. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of residents (420 people), which is lower than the 27.1% seen in Regional SA, and this cohort demonstrates strong wellness metrics that exceed broader national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ceduna is largely Australian-born, at 90.7% of residents, with 10.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.0%) and English (26.9%). 20.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures for Ceduna track below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 88.5% of the community, 90.7% born in Australia, and 89.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 48.4% of residents. A distinct divergence appears in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of local residents while none were recorded across Regional SA. The primary reported ancestries across Ceduna are Australian (27.0%), English (26.9%, sitting below the 32.5% regional proportion), and Australian Aboriginal (20.4%, notably higher than the 3.3% regional benchmark). Additional ethnic backgrounds show localized variation, including German at 5.8% compared to 8.2% across the wider region, Greek at 1.3% against 0.6%, and Polish at 0.7% versus 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ceduna is 37. 24.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Working-age residents with dependents form the core demographic of Ceduna. As of August 2026 estimates, individuals aged 0 - 24 represent 32.3% of the community compared to 26.4% across Regional SA, while older adults aged 65+ make up 20.5% versus 27.1% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 remains 37, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 10 years younger than the 47 recorded for Regional SA. Residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced their share from 23.8% at the Census to an estimated 21.2%. Projections to 2041 indicate the 65+ age bracket will experience the largest expansion, growing by 161 (38%) to 582, whereas the youth cohort is projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ceduna
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 16 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,955 at the 2021 Census → 2,052 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40237). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.