Lowest Poverty in South Australia

Top 81 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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Lowest Poverty — South Australia

1 Findon 1.0%

2 Munno Para West 1.0%

3 Henley Beach 1.0%

4 Naracoorte 1.0%

5 Salisbury Downs 1.0%

6 Seaford Rise 1.0%

7 Valley View 1.0%

8 Klemzig 1.0%

9 Fulham Gardens 1.0%

10 Northgate 1.0%

11 Glenelg North 1.0%

12 Norwood 1.0%

13 Nuriootpa 1.0%

14 Burton 1.0%

15 Strathalbyn 1.0%

16 Highbury 1.0%

17 Davoren Park 1.0%

18 Para Hills 1.0%

19 Sheidow Park 1.0%

20 Modbury Heights 1.0%

21 Whyalla Stuart 1.0%

22 Modbury 1.0%

23 Elizabeth Downs 1.0%

24 Warradale 1.0%

25 Salisbury Heights 1.0%

26 Glengowrie 1.0%

27 Windsor Gardens 1.0%

28 Christie Downs 1.0%

29 Redwood Park 1.0%

30 Enfield 1.0%

31 Gawler East 1.0%

32 Paradise 1.0%

33 Somerton Park 1.0%

34 Kilburn 1.0%

35 Mitchell Park 1.0%

36 Christies Beach 1.0%

37 North Haven 1.0%

38 Modbury North 1.0%

39 Lockleys 1.0%

40 West Lakes 1.0%

41 Grange 1.0%

42 Murray Bridge 1.0%

43 Aberfoyle Park 1.0%

44 Craigmore 1.0%

45 Woodcroft 1.0%

46 Happy Valley 1.0%

47 Hallett Cove 1.0%

48 Port Augusta 1.0%

49 Mawson Lakes 1.0%

50 Port Lincoln 1.0%

51 Port Pirie 1.0%

52 Aldinga Beach 1.0%

53 Prospect 1.0%

54 Paralowie 1.0%

55 Parafield Gardens 1.0%

56 Adelaide city centre 1.0%

57 Gawler 1.0%

58 Mount Barker 1.0%

59 Morphett Vale 1.0%

60 Mount Gambier 1.0%

61 Adelaide Hills 1.0%

62 Hope Valley 1.0%

63 Whyalla Norrie 1.0%

64 Blakeview 1.0%

65 Pooraka 1.0%

66 Wynn Vale 1.0%

67 Rostrevor 1.0%

68 North Adelaide 1.0%

69 Andrews Farm 1.0%

70 Campbelltown 1.0%

71 Salisbury 1.0%

72 Adelaide 1.0%

73 Ingle Farm 1.0%

74 Magill 1.0%

75 Greenwith 1.0%

76 Salisbury East 1.0%

77 Athelstone 1.0%

78 Flagstaff Hill 1.0%

79 Salisbury North 1.0%

80 Golden Grove 1.0%

81 Seaton 1.0%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in South Australia demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Findon has a poverty rate of just 1.0%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 1.0% of residents in Findon live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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