Factsheet
South Australia Population
South Australia (SA) was established in 1836 as a freely settled British colony and developed a reputation for social reform and innovation. Its capital, Adelaide, is known for its elegant city design and renowned wine regions, while the state’s landscapes range from fertile valleys and coastlines to the vast deserts of the interior.
Key Figures
1.46
average number of babies per woman in SA
80.9 / 85.0
life expectancy for men and women in SA
+18,748
residents gained via net overseas migration in 2025
−1,470
residents lost via net interstate migration in 2025
1,898,600
estimated people resided in SA in 2025
SA Population Pyramid
Population pyramid showing males (left) and females (right) in 2006 (dark shades) and 2021 (light shades)
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2025, March). National, state and territory population. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/national-state-and-territory-population/latest-release
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2023, August 15). Microdata and TableBuilder: Census of Population and Housing. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/microdata-tablebuilder/available-microdata-tablebuilder/census-population-and-housing
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2024). Births, Australia. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/births-australia/latest-release
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021 to 2023). Life expectancy. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/life-expectancy/latest-release
