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Living in Sale

Sale had 15,301 residents in August 2021 and is a city in Australia. For Sale, foreign-born residents accounted for 12.7% of the population in August 2021. The city covered 45.6 km² in 2016. Population density was 334.7 people per km² in 2021. Median rent was A$280 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,300 in August 2021.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Sale?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustraliaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Sale.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Sale yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings6,822 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings6,156 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Median Weekly Rent Aud280 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

12.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,940 people of 15,301 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Median personal income was A$702 per week in August 2021. Median household income was A$1,331 per week in August 2021.

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Sale is 5.1%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 1% to under 2%41–29 cities: 2% to under 3%92–323 cities: 3% to under 4%233–429 cities: 4% to under 5%294–518 cities: 5% to under 6%185–6Sale 5.1%9 cities: 6% to under 7%96–73 cities: 7% to under 8%37–82 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment Full Time Count3,734 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Employment rate52.5 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Median Household Income Aud Week1,331 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Median Personal Income Aud Week702 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,593 EUR/month31 Dec 2021www.abs.gov.au6Official
Unemployment rate5.1 %country median 4.4%31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Sale. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Workforce Australia — Public employment service

Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Job Search
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Sale. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Language Other Than English At Home Share Percent6.31 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Sale. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) — State Language Course

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For eligible migrants, humanitarian entrants.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridfree
Open official information

Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) — Newcomer Adaptation

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For humanitarian entrants.

In Person, Hybridfree
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Sale.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Sale average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND26°4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Sale average monthly precipitation, mm020406080434836453347403747476251JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 26.2 · Feb 25.7 · Mar 23.9 · Apr 20.6 · May 17.3 · Jun 14.7 · Jul 14.3 · Aug 15.5 · Sep 17.6 · Oct 20 · Nov 22.1 · Dec 24 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station EAST SALE5Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 13.7 · Feb 13.6 · Mar 11.7 · Apr 8.9 · May 6.6 · Jun 4.5 · Jul 3.6 · Aug 4.2 · Sep 5.7 · Oct 7.8 · Nov 10.1 · Dec 11.9 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station EAST SALE5Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 19.9 · Feb 19.7 · Mar 17.8 · Apr 14.7 · May 11.9 · Jun 9.6 · Jul 9 · Aug 9.8 · Sep 11.7 · Oct 13.9 · Nov 16.1 · Dec 18 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station EAST SALE5Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 42.5 · Feb 48.1 · Mar 35.5 · Apr 45.2 · May 33.4 · Jun 47.4 · Jul 40.2 · Aug 37.2 · Sep 47 · Oct 46.8 · Nov 62.2 · Dec 50.7 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station EAST SALE5Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Australia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Australia cities
Port Hedland15,298 residentsUlverstone15,086 residentsYeppoon15,525 residentsMudgee15,020 residentsLismore15,654 residentsBairnsdale15,684 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Sale residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport87.3%Foreign residents12.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area45.6 km²1 Jul 2016Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.3Official
Foreign-resident share18.6 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official
Foreign residents1,940 people10 Aug 2021Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.2Official
Population density334.7 people/km²30 Jun 2021Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.4Official
Population Female7,973 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Population Male7,328 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Population15,301 people10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Population over time25 published observations, 2001–2025
Population in Sale by year, residents13,54314,17214,80215,43120012005201120152021202515,232residents

Population rose 11.4% between 2001 and 2025, from 13,676 to 15,232.

International community in Sale

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total15,301100.0%
Australia12,46081.4%
Country of birth not stated8925.8%
England4302.8%
Born elsewhere(d)1651.1%
New Zealand1521.0%
India1511.0%
Philippines1020.7%
Netherlands810.5%
South Africa730.5%
Scotland650.4%
Show 37 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Germany560.4%
Malaysia550.4%
Sri Lanka550.4%
United States of America520.3%
Vietnam520.3%
Italy470.3%
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)380.2%
Croatia300.2%
Ireland260.2%
Pakistan240.2%
Poland230.2%
Thailand210.1%
Canada200.1%
Fiji200.1%
Zimbabwe190.1%
Nepal180.1%
Taiwan180.1%
Wales170.1%
Indonesia130.1%
Singapore120.1%
Egypt110.1%
Greece90.1%
Iraq90.1%
Cambodia80.1%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)80.1%
Mauritius80.1%
Chile70.0%
Bangladesh60.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina50.0%
Myanmar50.0%
Papua New Guinea50.0%
Iran40.0%
Japan40.0%
Korea, Republic of (South)40.0%
Malta40.0%
France30.0%
North Macedonia30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons15,301100.0%
Australia12,46081.4%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)1,94012.7%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons15,301100.0%
Australian citizen13,67789.4%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Is Sale a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 38–58%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–65%
Student51%strong on education, weak on safety · range 43–59%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 42–68%
Foreign residents1,940 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.
Population15,301 people10 Aug 2021Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
Dwellings6,822 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Employment rate52.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)1,593 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au
Unemployment rate5.1 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad12.68 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Households6,156 households31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Labour force participation rate55.4 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Median age42 years10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment Aud1,300 AUD/month10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia2Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sale when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Sale?

The median gross salary is 1,593 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

What is the unemployment rate in Sale?

The unemployment rate is 5.1 %. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics.

How many people live in Sale?

The published population is 15,301 people. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia.

How many foreign residents live in Sale?

1,940 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

Is Sale a good place to live?

Sale may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Afghanistan live in Sale?

The official country of birth distribution records 0 people (0.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Sale, Australia: rent, salary, jobs, climate, population [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/au/sale/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
  3. Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
  4. Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
  5. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station EAST SALE WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27

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