Mccracken (SA)

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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region alongside address validations from Districts after the Census, the suburb of McCracken is calculated to have approximately 2,102 residents in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 26 people (1.3%) relative to the 2,076 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated total is derived from the resident population of 2,080, which Districts estimated using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 10 validated new addresses added post-Census. With this population level, the density stands at 926 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages identified across areas analysed by Districts. The primary driver of recent population increases was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 86.0% of all population gains.

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The suburb of McCracken supports a balanced labour force divided between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, including solid representation in essential services, with unemployment sitting at 5.7% and estimated job growth at 0.8% over the preceding year based on Districts statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 646, while the local unemployment rate was 0.2% higher than the Regional SA benchmark of 5.5%. However, labour force participation is notably weak, standing at 36.0% compared to 58.4% across Regional SA. Data from the Census indicates that a minor 13.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure may be influenced by lockdowns related to Covid-19.

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Data compiled by Districts from the latest postcode-level ATO records for the financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayer incomes in the suburb of McCracken reached a median of $38,692 and an average of $49,433. These figures trail the national averages and compare to $48,920 (median) and $58,933 (average) across Regional SA. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since the financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $42,627 for the median and $54,460 for the average. In the 2021 Census, incomes for households, families, and individuals in the suburb of McCracken all fell between the 3rd and 6th percentiles nationwide. The dominant income band is $800 - 1,499, containing 34.1% of residents (716 people), which differs from the broader region where the - bracket is largest at . Although residents retain of their income due to modest housing expenses, total disposable income sits at the th percentile nationally.

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At the time of the last Census, residential property types in the suburb of McCracken consisted of 87.9% houses and 12.1% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other structures, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings throughout Regional SA. Outright home ownership in the suburb of McCracken was significantly higher than the Regional SA average, reaching 54.9%, with the remaining residences either under a mortgage (24.5%) or occupied by renters (20.6%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area was higher than the regional average of $1,153 at $1,250, while the median weekly rent was $300 compared to $220 across Regional SA. In comparison with national statistics, mortgage costs in the suburb of McCracken are well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the majority of local households at 65.9%, which includes 15.1% couples with children, 41.9% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. The remaining 34.1% consist of non-family households, with single-person households representing 32.6% and group housing comprising 1.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Regional SA average of 2.3.

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The local community experiences lower levels of formal education, as the proportion of residents with university degrees (17.7%) is significantly lower than the national figure of 30.4%. This gap represents a challenge as well as a possibility for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 11.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (25.3%).

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Based on Districts assessments of chronic illness rates and mortality, health profiles in the suburb of McCracken align closely with national baselines, though common medical issues are slightly elevated across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally low, held by approximately 47% of the population (~979 people), compared to 48.9% in Regional SA and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of McCracken has lower cultural diversity than average, with 80.9% of residents born in Australia, 91.6% holding citizenship, and 97.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 53.0% of the local population, compared to 45.2% across Regional SA.

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With a median age of 64, the suburb of McCracken is much older than Regional SA at 47 and well above the Australian median of 38. Residents aged 75 - 84 are highly represented at 22.4%, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is quite small at 4.2% relative to regional figures. This 75 - 84 age group concentration is far above the national average of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 18.3% to 22.4%, while the 65 to 74 group fell from 24.2% to 22.5%. Long-term forecasts for 2041 project major changes, with the + cohort showing the highest growth rate at , adding residents to total . Older residents aged + will account for of population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while population numbers are projected to fall for the to and to brackets.

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McCracken currently has an estimated 54 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 38 children aged 0-2 and 25 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 9% by 2041 (to approximately 59 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 146. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 6.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.