🏘️ South Australia Suburbs with the Most Housing Commission
Social housing in South Australia encompasses dwellings managed by the state housing authority and registered community housing providers, offering affordable rental accommodation to low-income households, people experiencing disadvantage, and those with specialist needs. The 2021 Census recorded significant concentrations of social housing in specific suburbs — particularly those developed as public housing estates during the post-war decades.
The distribution of social housing across South Australia reflects decades of government housing policy. Some suburbs were purpose-built as welfare housing estates and continue to have very high concentrations of government-managed dwellings, while others have seen gradual transfers to community housing providers as part of housing reform programs.
This ranking is based on ABS 2021 Census Table G37 — Tenure Type and Landlord Type by Dwelling Structure — counting dwellings rented from state housing authorities and community housing providers as a percentage of all occupied private dwellings. Only suburbs with at least 100 dwellings are included.
Pukatja SA 872
A suburb in SA with a significant social housing presence.
Angle Park SA 5010
Angle Park is a small suburban locality in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, South Australia, located approximately 9 kilometres north-west of the Adelaide CBD. The suburb is compact and primarily residential, bordered by the suburbs of Ferryden Park, Mansfield Park, and Woodville Gardens. Angle Park is best known as the home of Greyhound Racing SA, with the Angle Park greyhound racing track being a prominent local landmark.
Dudley Park SA 5008
Dudley Park is a compact inner-northern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 3 kilometres north-west of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area. Established in 1909, the suburb covers just 0.79 square kilometres and has a population of 670, giving it a dense, urban residential character typical of Adelaide's established inner-ring suburbs. The median household income is broadly in line with the Adelaide average, reflecting the suburb's working-class and multicultural heritage.
Elizabeth South SA 5112
Elizabeth South is an outer northern suburb of Adelaide, situated approximately 26 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Playford local government area. With a population of 2,933, the suburb is part of the broader Elizabeth precinct — one of South Australia's largest planned post-war housing developments — and reflects the area's strong working-class and multicultural character. Median household income sits at 74 per week, below the national average, and the suburb has a notably diverse demographic profile with significant communities born in Myanmar, Afghanistan, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
Whyalla Stuart SA 5608
Whyalla Stuart is an established residential suburb within the City of Whyalla, South Australia's third-largest city situated on the eastern shore of Spencer Gulf, approximately 390 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. With a population of 6,476 across 6.9 square kilometres, the suburb reflects the working-class character of Whyalla, a city built historically around steel manufacturing and heavy industry. The community has a median age of 41 and a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of around 8.6 per cent, contributing to the suburb's diverse social fabric.
Elizabeth Grove SA 5112
Elizabeth Grove is a compact residential suburb in Adelaide's northern growth corridor, approximately 30 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Playford council area. With a population of 2,531 and a median age of 36, it is a younger, growing community that has attracted diverse migrant and refugee families over recent decades. The median household income of approximately $825 per week sits below the national average, establishing the suburb as one of Adelaide's more affordable residential areas.
Gawler West SA 5118
Gawler West is a small residential suburb forming the western fringe of the historic town of Gawler, approximately 40 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD in South Australia. Covering just 0.82 square kilometres, it is a compact locality with a population of around 975 residents and sits within the Town of Gawler council area. The suburb is predominantly low-density residential, with a mix of older housing stock and some public housing, and benefits from its proximity to Gawler's established town centre and services.
Renown Park SA 5008
Renown Park is a compact inner-western suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 4 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Charles Sturt. With a population of 1,663 and a median age of 37, it attracts a youthful and diverse mix of residents, with a notable proportion of overseas-born residents from Vietnam, India, China, and Southern Europe. Median household income sits around the Adelaide average, and the suburb is characterised by modest residential housing on small blocks, typical of the inner-western corridor.
Mitchell Park SA 5043
Mitchell Park is a suburb located approximately 10 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD in the City of Marion, South Australia. With a population of around 5,750, it is a well-established residential area that has undergone significant urban renewal in recent years. Former South Australian Housing Trust properties have been renovated and redeveloped, transforming the suburb's streetscape. The area borders Marion, Bedford Park, Clovelly Park, and Ascot Park.
Christie Downs SA 5164
Christie Downs is an established residential suburb in Adelaide's southern corridor, located approximately 30 kilometres south of the CBD within the City of Onkaparinga. The suburb covers around 3.2 square kilometres and is home to a population of approximately 5,239 residents, with a median age of 41. Household incomes sit below the metropolitan average, reflecting a working-class community character typical of this part of the Onkaparinga region.
Taperoo SA 5017
Taperoo is a coastal suburb on the Lefevre Peninsula in Adelaide's north-west, approximately 18 kilometres from the CBD. Located within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, it had a population of around 3,250 at the 2021 census. The suburb has a working-class character with an increasingly diverse community, bordered by Gulf St Vincent to the west and Osborne to the north.
Woodville Gardens SA 5012
Woodville Gardens is a densely settled suburb in Adelaide's inner north, approximately 8 kilometres northwest of the Adelaide CBD, within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield council area. Covering less than one square kilometre, the suburb had a population of 2,412 at the 2021 Census, making it one of the more densely populated localities in Greater Adelaide. Woodville Gardens is one of Adelaide's most culturally diverse suburbs, with Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian and English ancestry among the most common, and the majority of residents having parents born overseas.
Hackham West SA 5163
Hackham West is a suburban locality in Adelaide's southern urban corridor, located approximately 28 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Onkaparinga — South Australia's most populous council area. With a population of 3,620 and a median age of 41, the suburb offers affordable suburban living on the southern fringe of metropolitan Adelaide. Median household income is below the state average, reflecting the area's predominantly working-class and mixed-income character, with a notable Aboriginal community forming part of the local identity.
Ferryden Park SA 5010
Ferryden Park is a compact, densely settled suburb in Adelaide's inner north-west, located approximately 7 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of 4,495 spread across just 1.2 square kilometres, it is one of Adelaide's more densely populated suburban areas. The suburb has a notably diverse and multicultural character, with more than half of residents born overseas, and Vietnamese, Chinese, and Indian communities among its largest ancestral groups.
Kilburn SA 5084
Kilburn is a diverse inner-northern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 8 kilometres north of the CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of 5,633 at the 2021 census and a median age of 34, it is one of Adelaide's most multicultural suburbs, with significant Afghan, Indian, Vietnamese, Pakistani and Cambodian communities. Historically known as 'Little Chicago' due to its rough reputation in the mid-20th century, Kilburn has undergone significant transformation and gentrification in recent years. The suburb offers some of Adelaide's most affordable inner-city housing.
Pennington SA 5013
Pennington is a residential suburb located approximately 7 kilometres north-west of Adelaide's CBD, within the City of Charles Sturt council area. With a population of 3,773 and a median age of 41, the suburb has a well-established community character, with a diverse mix of households including young families and long-term residents. Median household income of around $1,276 per week and a median weekly rent of $250 reflect the suburb's status as an affordable, working-class area in Adelaide's western corridor.
Elizabeth Vale SA 5112
Elizabeth Vale is a northern suburb of Adelaide located approximately 21 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Playford. Established in 1955, the suburb is home to around 4,330 residents and features a diverse, welcoming community. The area is notable for hosting the Lyell McEwin Hospital, a major public teaching hospital, and the private Central Districts Hospital, making it a healthcare hub for northern Adelaide.
Port Adelaide SA 5015
Port Adelaide is a historic inner suburb located approximately 14 kilometres north-west of the Adelaide CBD, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield LGA. Once the maritime heart of South Australia, the suburb has a population of around 4,500 and is defined by its rich colonial heritage, sandstone warehouses, and the working waterfront along the Port River estuary. The suburb retains strong Indigenous connections and was among the first European settlements in the state, founded in 1837.
Elizabeth East SA 5112
Elizabeth East is an established northern Adelaide suburb in the City of Playford, with a 2021 Census population of 4,607. It forms part of the broader Elizabeth urban area developed as a post-war satellite city. Housing is predominantly low-rise residential with nearby health, education and local service facilities. The suburb's character is practical, community-oriented and closely integrated with surrounding Elizabeth centres.
Ridleyton SA 5008
Ridleyton is a small inner-northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, situated approximately 4.3 kilometres north-west of the Adelaide city centre in the City of Charles Sturt. With a population of around 1,180 as of the 2021 Census, it is one of Adelaide's more compact suburbs, covering just 0.4 square kilometres. The suburb was established in 1873 and is named after John Ridley, inventor of the mechanical grain stripper. Its quiet residential streets, heritage stobie poles, and proximity to the city give it a characterful, established feel.
Devon Park SA 5008
Devon Park is a compact inner-northern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 4.6 kilometres north-west of the Adelaide city centre within the cities of Charles Sturt and Port Adelaide Enfield. Covering just 0.36 square kilometres, it is one of Adelaide's smaller suburbs and was established in 1920, named by early landowners Lavinia and George Braund after their native Devonshire, England. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 1,185, with a median age of 34 and a notably multicultural character — significant Greek, Italian, Eastern Orthodox Christian, and Muslim communities reflect waves of migration that have shaped the suburb over decades.
Semaphore Park SA 5019
Semaphore Park is a coastal suburb 13 kilometres northwest of Adelaide CBD, nestled on the shores of Gulf St Vincent in the City of Charles Sturt. With approximately 4,500 residents, it forms part of the historic Lefevre Peninsula alongside neighbouring Semaphore and West Lakes. The suburb features the heritage-listed Fort Glanville Conservation Park and enjoys a mild coastal climate.
Elizabeth SA 5112
Elizabeth is an outer northern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 24 kilometres north of the CBD in the City of Playford local government area. Established in 1955 as one of Australia's first master-planned satellite towns, it was designed to house workers for the expanding manufacturing industries of post-war South Australia, including the famous Holden plant. With a population of around 1,033 in the specific suburb (and over 40,000 across the broader Elizabeth area), it represents one of Adelaide's most recognisable working-class communities.
Smithfield SA 5114
Smithfield is a northern Adelaide suburb located 30 kilometres from the city centre in the City of Playford. With a population of around 2,500, this historic settlement—established in 1854 by Scottish pioneer John Smith—combines heritage character with practical suburban living. The suburb sits along the Gawler railway line, offering direct train access to Adelaide, and serves as a gateway to the Elizabeth growth corridor.
Noarlunga Downs SA 5168
Noarlunga Downs is a southern Adelaide suburb in the City of Onkaparinga, close to Noarlunga Centre and the coastal growth corridor. The 2021 Census population is 4,031, with a mixed household profile and predominantly suburban housing. Developed from the late 1970s, it has strong links to nearby sporting, education and retail precincts. The suburb has a practical, family-oriented character with access to both inland and coastal amenities.
Novar Gardens SA 5040
Novar Gardens is an established residential suburb in the City of West Torrens, located approximately 9 kilometres south-west of Adelaide CBD in Greater Adelaide. With a population of 2,508 and a median age of 45 as of the 2021 Census, Novar Gardens has a slightly older demographic profile reflecting its long-established residential character. The suburb covers 1.77 square kilometres at low coastal elevation and features predominantly detached family homes with a settled, well-maintained streetscape.
Whyalla Norrie SA 5608
Whyalla Norrie is a residential suburb within the City of Whyalla, situated on the western shore of Spencer Gulf on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, approximately 390 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. With a population of 6,288 and a median age of 39, it is one of the larger suburbs within Whyalla — a city defined by its historic steel manufacturing and port industries. Covering 7.3 square kilometres, the suburb offers an affordable lifestyle with a median weekly rent of just $180 and household incomes averaging $1,071 per week.
Sturt SA 5047
Sturt is a compact residential suburb in southern Adelaide, located approximately 10 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Marion. Covering just under one square kilometre, it is one of the more densely settled suburbs in the Marion council area, with a population of 2,787 packed into a well-established urban neighbourhood. The suburb has a diverse demographic profile, with significant representation from Indian, Chinese, and other overseas-born communities, and a median household income of around $1,222 per week.
Park Holme SA 5043
Park Holme is a compact residential suburb located 9 kilometres southwest of Adelaide's CBD within the City of Marion. With approximately 3,200 residents across just 1.15 square kilometres, it's a well-established area that developed in the post-war era. The suburb features predominantly single-storey homes on generous blocks, though some contemporary townhouse developments have added variety in recent years.
Port Augusta West SA 5700
Port Augusta West is the residential western side of Port Augusta, a key regional city at the head of Spencer Gulf in South Australia, approximately 310 kilometres north of Adelaide. With a population of around 4,000, it sits at the crossroads of major national highways connecting Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Sydney. The suburb has a median age of 40 and a mix of families, retirees, and workers employed in energy, transport, and services.
Northfield SA 5085
Northfield is a major urban suburb located approximately 10 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD, within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of 5,043 and a median age of 35, the suburb is home to a predominantly younger demographic drawn from a highly diverse range of cultural backgrounds. The median household income of approximately $1,420 per week sits modestly below the national average, reflecting a working and middle-class community character.
Hackney SA 5069
Hackney is a compact inner-eastern suburb of Adelaide, located within the City of Norwood Payneham St Peters, directly adjacent to the Adelaide Park Lands and city centre. Covering just 0.5 square kilometres, the suburb is one of Adelaide's smallest and most densely focused localities, with a 2021 Census population of 575. Its boundaries are defined by the River Torrens to the north, Hackney Road (part of the City Ring Route) to the west, and the continuation of North Terrace to the south.
Edwardstown SA 5039
Edwardstown is an established suburban locality in Adelaide's southern middle ring, situated approximately 8 kilometres south of the CBD within the City of Marion. With a population of 4,514 and a median age of 37, the suburb has experienced steady growth since 2016 and attracts a diverse mix of households. Median household income of around $1,360 per week sits close to the Adelaide average, and the suburb's blend of older brick homes and newer dwellings reflects its evolution over several decades.
Munno Para SA 5115
Munno Para is a northern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 35 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Playford. With a population of around 4,720, it covers 3.9 square kilometres in one of Adelaide's key growth corridors. The suburb has undergone significant transformation with new housing developments and infrastructure upgrades complementing the older established areas. Munno Para serves as a local hub for the surrounding northern suburbs including Munno Para West and Munno Para Downs.
Gilles Plains SA 5086
Gilles Plains is a suburb in the north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia, approximately 10 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD. It has a population of around 4,101 (2021 census) and falls within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and City of Tea Tree Gully local government areas. Named after Colonial Treasurer Osmond Gilles, the suburb has a rich agricultural history as a former hay-growing area.
Morphettville SA 5043
Morphettville is an established inner-south suburb of Adelaide, located just 7 kilometres southwest of the CBD in the City of Marion. With a population of around 3,200, it is a compact residential suburb spanning just under 2 square kilometres. Morphettville is best known for its racecourse, which has been a landmark since 1873, and the suburb has a pleasant, leafy character with a mix of older homes and modern developments.
Oaklands Park SA 5046
Oaklands Park is a well-connected suburb in Adelaide's southern corridor, located 13 kilometres south-west of the CBD within the City of Marion. With a population of around 3,948, it is a diverse, mixed-use suburb that blends residential living with commercial and recreational facilities. The area has a mix of older homes and newer developments, attracting a broad demographic from young professionals to established families.
Elizabeth North SA 5113
Elizabeth North is a suburban locality in Adelaide's northern fringe, sitting within the City of Playford approximately 28 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD. Part of the broader Elizabeth satellite city — developed from the late 1950s as a planned residential area — the suburb has a population of 3,588 with a relatively young median age of 36. Median household income sits at around $864 per week, reflecting the area's working-class and lower-income demographic, with predominantly low-density housing stock including older Housing Trust homes and more recent private builds.
Mansfield Park SA 5012
Mansfield Park is a north-western suburb of Adelaide, located 10 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of 4,608, it is a culturally diverse working-class suburb bounded by Grand Junction Road to the north and Hanson Road to the west. The suburb is named after Mansfield in East Ayrshire, Scotland, and has a mix of older homes and newer infill development.
Penong SA 5690
A suburb in SA with a significant social housing presence.
Oakden SA 5086
Oakden is a well-established residential suburb located approximately 9 kilometres northeast of Adelaide's CBD in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area. With a population of around 3,580 (2021 census), the suburb covers just under 2 square kilometres and is characterised by a mix of established homes and well-maintained parklands. Oakden is conveniently positioned near major arterial roads providing easy access to both the city and Adelaide's northern suburbs.
Port Pirie West SA 5540
Port Pirie West is a residential suburb in the city of Port Pirie, located approximately 225 kilometres north of Adelaide in South Australia. With a population of around 2,556, it forms part of the broader Port Pirie urban area situated on the eastern shore of Spencer Gulf. The suburb has a working-class character with a median taxable income of $43,392 and a relatively low cost of living compared to metropolitan areas.
Seacombe Gardens SA 5047
Seacombe Gardens is a compact residential suburb in Adelaide's southern corridor, situated within the City of Marion approximately 11 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD. With a population of 3,373 across just under one square kilometre, it is a dense, established neighbourhood with a median age of 35 years and a median household income of $1,420 per week, comfortably above the South Australian average. The suburb attracts a diverse mix of young professionals, families, and international residents, with notable Chinese, Indian, Korean, and Filipino communities.
Ovingham SA 5082
Ovingham is a compact inner northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, located just 2 kilometres north of the Adelaide city centre within the cities of Charles Sturt and Prospect. With a population of 766 concentrated in a remarkably small area of 0.27 square kilometres, it is one of the most densely settled localities in Adelaide's inner north, featuring a mix of established homes, terrace houses, and social housing. The suburb was established in 1875 and retains much of its historic inner-suburban character.
Osborne SA 5017
Osborne is a northern coastal suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 14 kilometres north-west of the CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of 1,951, the suburb has a predominantly working-class character shaped by its proximity to maritime and industrial infrastructure along the Port River. The area has a median age of 41 and a median weekly household income of $1,336, reflecting its established residential base of long-term owner-occupiers and families.
Bowden SA 5007
Bowden is a compact inner-city suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, situated approximately 2 kilometres north-west of the CBD in the City of Charles Sturt. Covering just 0.4 square kilometres, Bowden has undergone remarkable transformation over the past decade as one of Adelaide's most significant urban renewal projects, with the formerly industrial suburb repositioned as a high-density, transit-oriented residential and creative precinct. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 1,808 — nearly double the 2016 figure of 911 — with a young median age of 32 reflecting the influx of young professionals and apartment dwellers attracted by the suburb's regeneration.
Elizabeth Park SA 5113
Elizabeth Park is a residential suburb in Adelaide's northern suburbs, located within the City of Playford approximately 28 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD. With a population of around 4,430, it has a young median age of 33 and a significant proportion of families. The suburb has a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and growing Afghan, Filipino and Pakistani populations. It is one of Adelaide's more affordable suburbs with modest median incomes.
Brompton SA 5007
Brompton is an inner-western suburb of Adelaide, located just 3 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Charles Sturt. With a population of approximately 3,700, it is a vibrant and rapidly gentrifying area that attracts a younger demographic, with the average age between 20 and 39. The suburb has a high proportion of renters (58%) and single-person households (74%), reflecting its popularity among young professionals.
Salisbury North SA 5108
Salisbury North is a residential suburb 20 kilometres north of Adelaide's CBD in the City of Salisbury. The suburb offers affordable housing with access to the Salisbury town centre and train line. Established homes mix with newer developments.
Smithfield Plains SA 5114
Smithfield Plains is a northern Adelaide suburb located approximately 26 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Playford, one of South Australia's fastest-growing and most diverse local government areas. The suburb sits on the flat coastal plain at around 37 metres elevation and covers 1.5 square kilometres of predominantly residential land. With a population of 3,305 and a notably young median age of just 29, Smithfield Plains is a dynamic community with a significant proportion of young families, a sizable Aboriginal population, and a growing refugee and migrant community.
Thebarton SA 5031
Thebarton is a compact inner-western suburb of Adelaide, situated approximately 3 kilometres west of the CBD within the City of West Torrens. With a 2021 population of 1,442 and a median age of 39, the suburb has seen steady growth since 2016 and attracts a diverse mix of young professionals, creatives, and established families. The suburb covers just 1.2 square kilometres, giving it a dense urban character with a median household income of around $1,429 per week and a median weekly rent of $315.
Ceduna SA 5690
Ceduna is a remote coastal town on the southern shore of Murat Bay on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, approximately 780 kilometres west of Adelaide within the Ceduna District Council area. With a population of 1,955 according to the 2021 Census, the town has a median age of 37 and a notably diverse community, with approximately 512 residents identifying as Indigenous Australians — one of the highest proportions in regional South Australia. The median household income of $1,376 per week reflects the economic challenges of remote living, though Ceduna functions as the principal commercial and service centre for the far west coast of South Australia.
Kensington SA 5068
Kensington is a charming inner-eastern suburb of Adelaide, located just 5 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters. With a population of around 1,800, this compact 0.5 km² suburb is known for its distinctive diagonal street layout, heritage buildings, and leafy streetscapes. The suburb was first surveyed in 1838 and named after Kensington Palace in London, making it one of Adelaide's earliest established areas.
Para Hills West SA 5096
Para Hills West is a suburb of Adelaide in South Australia, located within the City of Salisbury, approximately 4 kilometres south of Salisbury and 18 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD. With a population of around 3,300, it is a quiet residential suburb situated on the eastern side of Main North Road, opposite Parafield Airport. The area is predominantly comprised of modest single-storey homes built from the 1960s onwards, with a multicultural community.
Salisbury Downs SA 5108
Salisbury Downs is a multicultural suburban locality in Adelaide's northern growth corridor, situated approximately 20 kilometres north of the CBD within the City of Salisbury. With a population of 6,296 and a median age of 37, the suburb has a youthful, working-age demographic that has grown steadily since 2016. Median household income sits below the state average at around $1,134 per week, reflecting a predominantly working and lower-middle-class community in an accessible, affordable part of Greater Adelaide.
Dover Gardens SA 5048
Dover Gardens is a compact residential suburb in Adelaide's south, situated approximately 13 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Marion. Covering just 1 square kilometre, it is a densely settled urban locality with a population of 3,062 and a relatively young median age of 39, reflecting its appeal to young families and working-age residents. Median household incomes of around $1,423 per week sit modestly above the South Australian average, and the community has a diverse mix of ancestry groups including English, Australian, Scottish, and Chinese backgrounds.
Plympton Park SA 5038
Plympton Park is an established residential suburb in Adelaide's southern inner ring, located within the City of Marion approximately 7 km south-west of the Adelaide CBD. At the 2016 census, the suburb had a population of around 3,247, with a character typical of post-war suburban Adelaide — quiet streets of detached homes, flat terrain, and a mature community feel. It sits adjacent to Plympton and is well-positioned between the beach suburb of Glenelg (approximately 5 km west) and Marion's major shopping district to the south. The suburb is predominantly owner-occupied, with a mix of young families and long-term residents.
Port Augusta SA 5700
Port Augusta is a regional city situated at the head of Spencer Gulf, approximately 300 kilometres north of Adelaide within the Port Augusta City Council area. With a population of 6,437, the city is home to a notably diverse community including a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population representing more than 22 per cent of residents. The median age of 39 and a median weekly household income of $1,092 reflect a broad demographic mix, and the affordable median rent of $194 per week makes it one of South Australia's most accessible regional centres.
Evanston SA 5116
Evanston is a suburb located on the southern edge of the town of Gawler, approximately 40 kilometres north of Adelaide CBD in South Australia. With a population of around 2,580 (2021 census), it falls within the Town of Gawler local government area. Originally named Evans Town after the wife of land speculator James Philcox, the suburb has roots dating back to the 1850s. The traditional custodians of the land are the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.
Queenstown SA 5014
Queenstown is an established residential suburb located approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Adelaide's CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of 1,943, it is a compact urban locality covering just 0.76 square kilometres, with a median age of 43 years. Housing is predominantly older detached homes and semi-detached dwellings typical of inner-western Adelaide, reflecting the suburb's long-established working-class heritage.
Para Vista SA 5093
Para Vista is a quiet residential suburb in Adelaide's northern suburbs, approximately 15 km from the CBD within the City of Salisbury. Home to around 3,023 residents, it is bounded by Wright Road to the south and Montague, Nelson and Milne Roads to the north. The suburb features predominantly single-storey detached homes from the 1960s-70s era, with a mix of established families and newer residents attracted by affordable housing.
Hendon SA 5014
Hendon is a small suburban locality in Adelaide's western suburbs, situated approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Charles Sturt. With a population of around 1,200, it is a compact residential area covering just 0.7 square kilometres. The suburb has an industrial heritage, having historically been home to manufacturing facilities, though it has increasingly transitioned to residential use.
Gilberton SA 5081
Gilberton is a prestigious inner-northern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 4 kilometres northeast of the CBD within the Municipality of Walkerville — one of Adelaide's smallest and most affluent councils. With a population of 1,528 spread across just 0.63 square kilometres, it is a compact, high-density suburb characterised by a mix of grand heritage homes and contemporary apartments. Median household income of around $1,789 per week and a median mortgage of $2,260 per month reflect the suburb's desirable positioning in the inner-northern corridor.
Risdon Park SA 5540
Risdon Park is a residential suburb located approximately 3 kilometres south-west of the Port Pirie town centre in South Australia's mid-north region. Home to around 3,878 residents according to the 2021 Census, it falls under the Port Pirie Regional Council and sits within the broader Port Pirie urban area. The suburb was formally established with boundaries fixed in 1978, developed as a residential area to accommodate the workforce of Port Pirie's industrial smelting operations.
Hampstead Gardens SA 5086
Hampstead Gardens is a compact inner-northern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 7 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of around 1,535 residents in an area of just over half a square kilometre, it is one of the more densely settled suburbs in its council area. Sitting at 66 metres elevation, the suburb is characterised by established residential streets, tree-lined avenues, and a multicultural community. It borders suburbs including Broadview, Greenacres, and Klemzig.
Huntfield Heights SA 5163
Huntfield Heights is a residential suburb in Adelaide's southern corridor, situated approximately 28 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Onkaparinga local government area. With a population of 4,199 and a median age of 37, the suburb accommodates a mix of families and older residents, with median household incomes of around $1,239 per week sitting below the South Australian average. A notable 12 per cent of dwellings are social housing, reflecting the suburb's role as an affordable residential area within Greater Adelaide's southern growth zone.
Berri SA 5343
Berri is a regional town in the heart of South Australia's Riverland region, situated 238 kilometres north-east of Adelaide on the northern bank of the Murray River. With a population of around 4,100, it serves as the administrative centre of the Berri Barmera Council. The town was established in 1911 and its name derives from the Aboriginal word "bery bery" meaning "a wide bend in the river." The median age is 42 with a diverse community including significant Greek and German heritage alongside the predominantly Australian-born majority.
Blair Athol SA 5084
Blair Athol is a well-established inner-northern suburb of Adelaide, located just 6 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of around 5,300, it's a compact residential area of approximately 2 square kilometres bounded by Grand Junction Road, Prospect Road, and Main North Road. The suburb features a diverse community with a mix of post-war homes and modern developments, reflecting its multicultural character and increasing gentrification from nearby Prospect.
Enfield SA 5085
Enfield is an established inner-northern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 9 kilometres north of the CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of 6,204 spread across just 2.3 square kilometres, it is a densely settled residential area characterised by a mix of post-war brick homes and more recent medium-density developments. The suburb has a relatively young demographic profile with a median age of 34, and median household income of $1,472 per week is broadly in line with the Greater Adelaide average.
Hillcrest SA 5086
Hillcrest is a compact residential suburb located approximately 10 kilometres northeast of the Adelaide CBD, within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area. With a population of 3,659 recorded at the 2021 Census, the suburb covers just 1.15 square kilometres of predominantly post-war housing stock. Hillcrest is bounded by Northgate, Gilles Plains, Holden Hill, and Windsor Gardens, placing it in the established middle ring of metropolitan Adelaide. The suburb was historically associated with the Hillcrest Hospital, a former state government psychiatric facility whose buildings have since been largely absorbed into the neighbouring suburb of Oakden.
Salisbury Park SA 5109
Salisbury Park is a compact residential suburb in Adelaide's northern corridor, located 20 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Salisbury. Home to around 2,300 residents, this small community features an older demographic with the 65-74 age group particularly prominent. The suburb sits adjacent to Salisbury's main commercial centre and benefits from excellent rail connectivity to Adelaide.
Seaton SA 5023
Seaton is a western suburb 10 kilometres from Adelaide's CBD in the City of Charles Sturt. The suburb offers established housing with access to West Lakes and proximity to the beach. The location balances coastal access with city connectivity.
Athol Park SA 5012
Athol Park is a small residential suburb located 9 km northwest of the Adelaide CBD in the City of Charles Sturt. With a population of around 2,000, it is one of Adelaide's most culturally diverse suburbs, home to a significant migrant community from various backgrounds. Named after Atholl, a district in Perth, Scotland, the suburb has undergone urban renewal in recent years with older Housing Trust homes being replaced by modern developments.
Ethelton SA 5015
Ethelton is a quiet residential suburb in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, located approximately 11 kilometres northwest of Adelaide's CBD. With a population of around 1,487, this compact suburb of just 0.52 square kilometres features tree-lined streets, generous block sizes, and a strong community feel. The area is characterised by a mix of character homes and modern developments, with the predominant age group being 30-39 years.
Elizabeth Downs SA 5113
Elizabeth Downs is a residential suburb in Adelaide's northern corridor, approximately 27 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Playford. With around 5,160 residents across 3.15 square kilometres, it forms part of the broader Elizabeth area developed in the 1950s-60s as a planned satellite city. The suburb offers affordable housing options and has undergone urban renewal efforts in recent years to revitalise community facilities.
Mile End SA 5031
Mile End is an inner-west Adelaide suburb about 2 km from the CBD in the City of West Torrens. The 2021 Census population is 4,536, with a mixed profile of professionals, families and long-term residents. Originally established in the 1860s, it has a strong heritage layer and proximity to key transport and employment corridors. The suburb combines established residential streets with light commercial activity along major roads.
Gawler SA 5118
Gawler is a historic regional town in South Australia and one of the state's oldest settlements outside of Adelaide, established in 1839 at the confluence of the North and South Para Rivers. Falling within the Town of Gawler local government area, it sits approximately 40 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD along the Main North Road corridor. The inner suburb has a population of 668 residents and retains a strong working-class and mixed community character, with social housing accounting for around 10 per cent of dwellings.
Glandore SA 5037
Glandore is a well-established inner-south suburb of Adelaide, located just 5 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Marion. With a population of around 3,000, this compact suburb of 0.8 square kilometres features a mix of character homes from the 1920s-1950s alongside modern renovations. The demographic skews toward young professionals and families drawn by the central location and leafy, quiet streets.
Thevenard SA 5690
Thevenard is a small port town located on the far west of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, contiguous with the larger town of Ceduna and forming part of the District Council of Ceduna. With a population of 563 at the 2021 Census and a compact area of 1.7 square kilometres, Thevenard is one of South Australia's more remote coastal communities, situated approximately 800 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. The town's name derives from nearby Cape Thevenard, honouring French admiral Antoine-Jean-Marie Thévenard, and the locality has served as an important grain and gypsum export port since the 1920s.
Clearview SA 5085
Clearview is a compact inner-northern suburb of Adelaide located 8 kilometres from the city centre in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With approximately 4,300 residents, this rectangular suburb was developed in the 1950s on former almond orchards. The name reflects its elevated position with clear views to Port Adelaide and the Adelaide Plains—the high ground offered unobstructed sightlines when the area was first subdivided in 1922.
Richmond SA 5033
Richmond is a compact inner-western suburb of Adelaide, situated approximately 4 kilometres south-west of the Adelaide CBD within the City of West Torrens council area. The suburb covers just 1.4 square kilometres and is home to 3,474 residents, with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $1,383 per week. Richmond has a notably multicultural character, with a significant Indian-born community alongside residents of Chinese, Greek, and Italian heritage, reflecting its appeal to newcomers and established migrant families alike.
Albert Park SA 5014
Albert Park is a compact inner-western suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 8 kilometres west of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Charles Sturt. Covering just under one square kilometre, the suburb accommodates 1,780 residents in a relatively dense residential setting, with a median age of 39 — younger than many comparable Adelaide suburbs. Household incomes are moderate at around $1,503 per week, and the suburb has a notably multicultural character, with significant Catholic, Sikh, and Hindu communities represented in the 2021 Census. Social housing accounts for approximately 10% of the housing stock, contributing to the suburb's diverse population mix.
Kent Town SA 5067
Kent Town is an inner-city suburb in the City of Norwood Payneham St Peters, located just 2 kilometres east of Adelaide's CBD. With a population of approximately 1,443, this compact suburb of 0.6 square kilometres features a vibrant mix of heritage buildings, modern apartments, and commercial enterprises. The area has a predominantly young adult demographic, with many residents in the 20-39 age bracket attracted by its central location and urban amenities.
Salisbury Plain SA 5109
Salisbury Plain is a small residential suburb in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia, located approximately 25 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD. It sits within the City of Salisbury and is bordered by the larger suburbs of Salisbury and Salisbury North. The suburb has a modest population and features predominantly detached housing on generous blocks. It has a diverse, working-class demographic profile typical of Adelaide's northern corridor.
Findon SA 5023
Findon is a well-established suburb located approximately 8 kilometres northwest of Adelaide's CBD in South Australia. Home to around 6,997 residents (2021 Census), the suburb sits within the City of Charles Sturt local government area. Findon features a mix of traditional post-war homes and newer developments, with quiet residential streets and a diverse community of families, retirees, and professionals.
Hawker SA 5434
Hawker is a small outback town in South Australia's Flinders Ranges, located approximately 365 kilometres north of Adelaide in the Flinders Ranges Council area. Surveyed in 1880, the town developed as a service centre for the surrounding pastoral district and as a gateway to the spectacular Flinders Ranges and Wilpena Pound. At the 2016 census the locality had a population of around 341 residents, making it one of the larger settlements in the remote mid-north of South Australia. Hawker sits at an elevation that provides a welcome break in the aridity, with the dramatic gorges, red rock escarpments, and native flora of the Flinders Ranges surrounding it.
Woodville North SA 5012
Woodville North is an inner north-west Adelaide suburb in the City of Charles Sturt, about 9-10 km from the Adelaide CBD. The 2021 Census population is 2,721, with a mixed residential profile and an industrial pocket in the north-west. It has long-standing suburban roots and proximity to major transport and employment corridors. The suburb combines established housing with ongoing renewal activity in surrounding western Adelaide precincts.
Ottoway SA 5013
Ottoway is an inner-suburban locality in Adelaide's Port Adelaide Enfield council area, located approximately 9 kilometres north-west of the Adelaide CBD on the Port River estuary fringe. With a population of 2,783, the suburb is a compact urban area of 1.3 square kilometres characterised by mixed residential and light industrial land use. The community is notably multicultural, with significant Vietnamese, Filipino, and Eastern European communities reflected in both ancestry data and the suburb's diverse streetscape, and a median household income of approximately $1,221 per week.
Everard Park SA 5035
Everard Park is a compact inner south-western suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 3 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD within the City of Unley local government area. The suburb spans just 0.31 square kilometres and is home to 1,071 residents with a median age of 42, reflecting an established residential community. The area takes its name from Dr Charles George Everard, a prominent colonist on whose former landholdings the suburb was developed, and features a mix of period homes and contemporary infill housing.
Holden Hill SA 5088
Holden Hill is a well-located residential suburb approximately 10 kilometres north-east of the Adelaide CBD, within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of around 3,716 (2021 Census), it experienced strong growth of 12.7% between 2016 and 2021. The suburb features a mix of established homes and newer developments, with a diverse, multicultural community. Known as the home of the SA Police Complex (Holden Hill Police Station), the suburb benefits from its strategic position near the O-Bahn busway, one of Adelaide's fastest public transport corridors.
Tonsley SA 5042
Tonsley is a rapidly transforming suburb in Adelaide's southern corridor, located approximately 10 kilometres south of the CBD within the City of Marion. Once home to Mitsubishi's main Australian manufacturing plant, the suburb has been reinvented as the Tonsley Innovation District — a major technology and innovation precinct attracting advanced manufacturing, research institutions and TAFE SA. With a growing population and significant investment, Tonsley is one of South Australia's most exciting urban renewal stories.
Moonta SA 5558
Moonta is a historic copper-mining town on the Yorke Peninsula, 165 kilometres north-north-west of Adelaide within the Copper Coast Council area. Established in 1863 during the great copper rush that transformed the region, Moonta is one of three towns collectively known as the Copper Coast — or 'Little Cornwall' — alongside Kadina and Wallaroo. With a population of around 624 in the town centre and a median household income of $36,523, Moonta has a proud working-class heritage and a strong sense of community identity.
Woodville West SA 5011
Woodville West is an inner-western suburb of Adelaide located approximately 8 kilometres west of the CBD, within the City of Charles Sturt. Covering 1.2 square kilometres, it is a compact, established suburb with a population of 3,854 and a median age of 35. The suburb has notable Italian heritage — Italian ancestry is the third most common after English and Australian — reflecting the broader Woodville area's post-war migrant history, and median household income sits around $1,669 per week.
Parafield Gardens SA 5107
Parafield Gardens is a diverse suburb of 18,500 residents in Adelaide's northern corridor, 17 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Salisbury. The suburb developed rapidly from the 1980s, offering affordable family housing near the Parafield Airport technology park. The Salisbury interchange provides rail access, while Hollywood Plaza serves shopping needs.
Davoren Park SA 5113
Davoren Park is an outer-northern Adelaide suburb in the City of Playford, around 30 km from the Adelaide CBD. The 2021 Census records a population of 6,392, with a generally younger and family-oriented demographic profile. The suburb was created in the 1990s through the renaming and consolidation of parts of Elizabeth-area localities. It has a practical suburban character with a mix of established housing, renewal activity and strong links to nearby employment precincts.
Cowandilla SA 5033
Cowandilla is an established inner-western suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 4 kilometres west of the Adelaide CBD within the City of West Torrens. With a population of 1,455 spread across a compact 0.5 square kilometres, it is a densely settled, predominantly residential suburb with a multicultural character. The median age of 41 and a diverse mix of ancestry groups — including significant Greek, Italian, Indian, and Vietnamese communities — reflect a vibrant and long-established migrant heritage in this part of Adelaide.
Beverley SA 5009
Beverley is a compact western suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 6 kilometres north-west of the Adelaide city centre within the City of Charles Sturt council area. With a population of 1,578 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Beverley spans just 1.5 square kilometres and offers an accessible entry point into Adelaide's inner-western corridor. The suburb has a diverse demographic profile with a median resident age of 36, reflecting a broad mix of established families, younger couples, and multicultural communities including significant Italian, Greek, Sikh, and Indian communities.
Solomontown SA 5540
Solomontown is a residential suburb within the city of Port Pirie, located on the eastern shore of Spencer Gulf in South Australia, approximately 220 kilometres north of Adelaide in the Mid North region, within the Port Pirie City and Districts municipality. With a population of 1,088 in the 2021 Census, Solomontown is a compact urban area of 3.9 square kilometres at low elevation on the gulf shore, and forms part of the broader Port Pirie urban area — one of the most significant regional cities in the state. The median age of 44 and below-average household incomes reflect a working-class community with strong roots in Port Pirie's long industrial history.
Murray Bridge SA 5253
Murray Bridge is South Australia's largest inland city, a river community of over 15,000 residents 75 kilometres southeast of Adelaide. The Murray River defines the town's character, with the road and rail bridges historic landmarks. The town serves as the commercial hub for the Murraylands region.
Booleroo Centre SA 5482
A suburb in SA with a significant social housing presence.
📊 Methodology
Rankings are based on the proportion of dwellings classified as social housing (state housing authority + community housing provider) in the ABS Census 2021, Table G37 — Tenure Type by Dwelling Structure. Only suburbs in SA with at least 100 occupied private dwellings were included to ensure statistical reliability.