💰 Top 50 Suburbs in South Australia by Median Household Income
Household income tells you a lot about a suburb — who can afford to live there, the kind of dwellings that get built, the cost of local services, and the schools that develop around them. This ranking lists the top 50 suburbs in South Australia by median weekly household income, drawn directly from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (Table G02 — Selected Medians and Averages).
Medindie tops the list with a median household income of $3,750 per week — roughly $195,000 per year — well clear of the median across the rest of the list ($2,300/week at the midpoint of the top 50). High-income suburbs cluster around inner harbour and bay-side areas, leafy school belts, and mining or resource towns where wages are inflated by industry.
Only suburbs with a Census 2021 population of at least 200 residents are included to avoid distortion from very small SALs (Suburbs and Localities). Median household income reflects gross weekly income before tax for all members of a private household — different from ATO taxable income and from median personal income, both of which can rank suburbs differently.
Medindie SA 5081
Medindie is a prestigious inner-northern suburb of Adelaide, located just north of the Adelaide Park Lands and adjacent to North Adelaide, within the Town of Walkerville local government area. The suburb had a population of 1,175 at the 2021 census and is known for its exceptional real estate values, regularly recording some of South Australia's highest median sale prices. Grand Victorian-era mansions, heritage homes and leafy, wide avenues define the streetscape, giving Medindie a refined, almost estate-like character. Its boundaries are formed by Robe Terrace to the south, Northcote Terrace to the east, Nottage Terrace to the north and Main North Road to the north-west.
Roxby Downs SA 5725
Roxby Downs is a planned mining township in outback South Australia, located approximately 511 kilometres north of Adelaide on the edge of the Gawler Craton. The town exists almost entirely to support operations at the Olympic Dam mine, one of the world's largest known deposits of uranium, copper, gold, and silver, owned and operated by BHP. The 2021 census recorded a population of 3,671 — a predominantly young and transient workforce community with nearly a third of residents under 15 years of age.
Unley Park SA 5061
Unley Park is one of Adelaide's most prestigious inner-city suburbs, located approximately 4 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Unley. Covering just 0.85 square kilometres, it is a compact but highly sought-after residential enclave with a population of 1,383 at the 2021 Census. The suburb's strong demographic profile — with a median household income of $2,990 per week and median personal income of $1,346 per week — places it among South Australia's most affluent communities, attracting established professionals, senior executives, and long-term residents in heritage homes.
Craigburn Farm SA 5051
Craigburn Farm is a modern residential suburb nestled in the southern foothills of Adelaide, approximately 13 kilometres south of the city centre within the City of Mitcham. With a population of 3,099 and a median age of 41, the suburb attracts established families and professionals drawn to its elevated setting at around 217 metres above sea level. Household incomes are well above the Adelaide average, reflecting the area's appeal as a premium suburban address in the broader Greater Adelaide region.
Stonyfell SA 5066
Stonyfell is an established eastern foothills suburb of Adelaide within the City of Burnside, located around 7 km from the CBD. The 2021 Census population is 1,266, with a low-density, predominantly residential profile. The suburb has a distinctive heritage identity shaped by early quarrying and wine production history. Today it is known for leafy streets, hillside views and proximity to parklands and quality schooling.
Millswood SA 5034
Millswood is a prestigious inner-southern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 5 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Unley. With a population of around 2,140 residents across just 1.02 square kilometres, it is one of the more affluent pockets of Adelaide, with a median household income of $2,836 per week — well above both state and national averages. The housing stock is predominantly period character homes and grand Federation-era dwellings on wide, tree-lined streets, and the median age of 45 reflects a mix of established professionals and long-term families.
Malvern SA 5061
Malvern is an affluent inner-southern suburb of Adelaide, situated approximately 4 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Unley. With a 2021 population of 2,713 spread across just 1.08 square kilometres, it is one of Adelaide's more compact yet prestigious residential localities. Median household income of $2,655 per week sits well above the state average, reflecting the suburb's strong appeal to professionals, executives, and established families who prize its leafy character and proximity to the city.
Beaumont SA 5066
Beaumont is an established residential suburb in the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges, approximately 7 kilometres east of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Burnside. With a population of 2,731 and a median age of 45, the suburb attracts a mix of mature families, established professionals, and retirees drawn to its elevated position at around 191 metres above sea level. Median household income is well above the Adelaide average, reflecting the suburb's reputation as one of the eastern suburbs' more desirable addresses, with a strong showing of English, Australian, and Chinese ancestries.
Aldgate SA 5154
Aldgate is a picturesque village in the Adelaide Hills, situated 21 kilometres southeast of the Adelaide CBD. Home to approximately 3,500 residents, this elevated suburb sits at 428 metres above sea level among native bushland and established gardens. The township was named after the famous Aldgate Pump Hotel, built by Londoner Richard Hawkins in 1859, which itself was named for the Aldgate Pump in London.
Glen Osmond SA 5064
Glen Osmond is an affluent suburb nestled at the foot of the Adelaide Hills in the City of Burnside, approximately 7 kilometres south-east of Adelaide's CBD. With a population of 2,154 across 1.2 square kilometres, the suburb is characterised by elevated terrain, leafy streetscapes, and well-established residential properties ranging from heritage cottages to contemporary family homes. A median household income of $2,544 per week and a median age of 42 reflect a settled, professional community that places high value on lifestyle and location.
Netherby SA 5062
Netherby is an affluent residential suburb nestled on the lower slopes of the Mount Lofty Ranges foothills, approximately 8 kilometres south-east of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Mitcham. With a 2021 Census population of 1,510 and a median household income of ,537 per week — well above the national average — Netherby is one of Adelaide’s more prosperous southern suburbs. The suburb is characterised by spacious allotments, established gardens, and quality housing stock, with a median age of 43 reflecting a predominantly settled, family-oriented community.
Crafers SA 5152
Crafers is a prestigious hillside suburb in the Adelaide Hills, situated approximately 12 kilometres south-east of Adelaide's CBD at an elevation of 539 metres within the Adelaide Hills Council area. With a population of 2,006 and a median age of 44, the suburb attracts professionals and families drawn by its spectacular views over the Adelaide plains, cool climate, leafy surrounds, and relaxed hills lifestyle. The median household income of approximately $131,000 per year — well above the South Australian average — reflects Crafers' standing as one of Adelaide's most desirable outer suburban communities.
Colonel Light Gardens SA 5041
Colonel Light Gardens is a prestigious heritage suburb situated approximately 7 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Mitcham. Established in the 1920s as one of Australia's earliest planned garden suburbs, it is a heritage-listed precinct renowned for its distinctive curved street layout, wide tree-lined boulevards, and Arts and Crafts-style bungalows. With a population of 3,311 and a median age of 42, the suburb attracts established families and professionals who value its historic character and proximity to the city.
Hewett SA 5118
Hewett is a modern residential suburb in the Gawler region of South Australia, approximately 41 km north of Adelaide CBD. Part of the Light Regional Council, it has a population of around 2,961 (2021 census) and has experienced steady growth of 4.4% in recent years. The suburb offers affordable housing options while maintaining proximity to the historic town of Gawler and the Barossa Valley wine region.
Crafers West SA 5152
Crafers West is a leafy residential suburb tucked into the Adelaide Hills escarpment, approximately 12 kilometres south-east of Adelaide CBD within the Adelaide Hills District Council area. With a population of 1,307 and a median age of 44, the suburb has a high median household income of around $2,438 per week and a strong professional and educated community. The suburb's 10.5 square kilometre area spans the hills terrain at an elevation of 425 metres, with housing characterised by spacious homes on generous bush blocks.
St Georges SA 5064
St Georges is an affluent residential suburb in Adelaide's eastern foothills, located within the City of Burnside approximately 6 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD. With a population of 1,726 and a median age of 43, the suburb attracts established families and professionals drawn to its elevated position at 138 metres, leafy streets, and premium housing stock. The suburb is notably multicultural, with significant Chinese, Indian, and Sri Lankan communities alongside its Anglo-European heritage, and more than 41 per cent of residents born overseas.
Rose Park SA 5067
Rose Park is a compact inner eastern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 3 kilometres east of the CBD within the City of Burnside. Covering just 0.545 square kilometres, it is one of Adelaide's smaller but highly desirable residential pockets, with a population of 1,375. The median age of 44 and weekly household income of around $2,400 reflect a mature, established community with above-average affluence.
Hawthorn SA 5062
Hawthorn is a leafy, well-established residential suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 8 kilometres south of the CBD within the City of Mitcham. Bounded by Cross Road to the north, Grange Road to the south, Sussex Terrace to the west and Belair Road to the east, it has a defined suburban character with a population of 2,221 across just over 1 square kilometre. The suburb's median age of 43 and predominantly married household profile reflect a mature, stable community, with median household incomes of around $2,370 per week.
Stirling SA 5152
Stirling is an established suburb 8 kilometres north of Perth's CBD in the City of Stirling. The suburb offers family homes with access to the Stirling train station and Innaloo shopping precinct. The location provides excellent metropolitan connectivity.
Erindale SA 5066
Erindale is a small, affluent suburb of Adelaide in the City of Burnside, located approximately 6 km east of the CBD. With a population of around 1,172 (2021 Census), it is a quiet and established residential area on the east side of Glynburn Road, bordering Leabrook. The suburb dates back to 1912 when it was created from the subdivision of a historic property originally known as "The Waldrons", founded in 1855.
Urrbrae SA 5064
Urrbrae is an inner-southern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, located just 5.6 kilometres southeast of the Adelaide CBD in the City of Mitcham. With a population of around 1,070 (2021 census), it sits at the foot of the Adelaide Hills, bordered on the east by the South Eastern Freeway. The suburb was named by Robert Forsyth Macgeorge in the 1850s after the Scottish village Haugh of Urr, with "brae" meaning hillside. The historic Old Toll House marks the traditional entrance to Adelaide from the hills.
Joslin SA 5070
Joslin is a small, affluent inner suburb of Adelaide located just 5 kilometres northeast of the CBD within the City of Norwood Payneham St Peters. With a population of around 1,240 residents, this compact 0.5 km² suburb is known for its tree-lined streets, character homes, and proximity to the River Torrens and Linear Park. The suburb attracts professionals and families seeking an established, leafy neighbourhood with easy access to the city.
Clapham SA 5062
Clapham is a quiet, established residential suburb in the City of Mitcham in Adelaide's southern foothills, located approximately 8 kilometres south-east of the Adelaide CBD. With a population of around 1,685 residents, the suburb occupies a small area of 0.77 square kilometres and is characterised by leafy streets, well-maintained homes, and a peaceful, low-density character typical of the inner southern suburbs. Clapham is bordered by neighbouring suburbs including Pasadena, Westbourne Park, and Black Forest.
One Tree Hill SA 5114
One Tree Hill is a semi-rural town on the north-eastern fringe of Adelaide, situated approximately 28 kilometres north-north-east of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Playford local government area. The locality covers over 23 square kilometres at an elevation of around 241 metres and had a population of 1,043 at the 2021 Census. Established as early as 1851 — named after the 'One Tree Hill Inn', itself named for a giant red gum that once marked the local crossroads — the area retains a historic, semi-rural character at the edge of the Adelaide Plains. The population is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with a median age of 45, and households here tend to be owner-occupiers on larger rural blocks.
Wattle Park SA 5066
Wattle Park is a small, leafy suburb in Adelaide's eastern foothills, situated approximately 10 kilometres east of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Burnside. With a population of 1,885 and an area of just over one square kilometre, it is one of the more exclusive residential pockets of metropolitan Adelaide, with a median household income well above the South Australian average. The median age of 46 and elevated setting at around 179 metres reflect a predominantly mature, established community enjoying well-presented homes among native vegetation and quiet streets.
Hazelwood Park SA 5066
Hazelwood Park is an affluent inner-eastern suburb of Adelaide, nestled at the foot of the Mount Lofty Ranges approximately 7 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD within the City of Burnside. With a population of 1,953 according to the 2021 Census, the suburb has a median age of 43 and a notably multicultural character — the overseas-born population includes significant communities from China, England, and Malaysia, with Chinese ancestry the third most common in the suburb. The median household income of $2,300 per week well exceeds the national average, reflecting Hazelwood Park's status as one of Adelaide's most prestigious residential addresses.
Tusmore SA 5065
Tusmore is a prestigious residential suburb in the inner east of Adelaide, situated within the City of Burnside approximately 6 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD. Named after Tusmore in Oxfordshire, England, by early settler William Rogers in 1839, the suburb covers 0.65 square kilometres and recorded a population of 1,503 at the 2021 Census. With a median age of 45 and a median household income of $2,298 per week — well above the state average — Tusmore is home to established families, retirees, and professionals drawn to its prestigious address, generous allotments, and sought-after school catchments.
Heathfield SA 5153
Heathfield is a leafy residential locality in the Adelaide Hills, situated approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Adelaide CBD within the Adelaide Hills District Council area. Perched at an elevation of 488 metres in the Mount Lofty Ranges, the suburb covers 5.3 square kilometres and is home to 1,062 residents with a median age of 46. Household incomes sit comfortably above the state average at around $2,298 per week, reflecting the area's appeal to established families and professionals seeking a Hills lifestyle within reach of the city.
Toorak Gardens SA 5065
Toorak Gardens is a prestigious inner eastern suburb of Adelaide, located just 2 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Burnside. Home to approximately 2,600 residents, the suburb is characterised by tree-lined streets, heritage homes, and a notably affluent demographic. It is widely regarded as one of South Australia's most desirable and expensive residential areas.
St Peters SA 5069
St Peters is an affluent inner-eastern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 4 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Norwood Payneham St Peters. The suburb covers just 1.5 square kilometres and is home to 3,231 residents, with a median age of 43 and a median household income well above the state average. St Peters is characterised by handsome period homes, tree-lined streets, and a cosmopolitan community that includes established families, professionals, and longstanding multicultural populations of Italian, Greek, and Chinese heritage.
Belair SA 5052
Belair is a leafy hill suburb situated approximately 14 kilometres south-east of the Adelaide CBD, within the Adelaide Hills District Council area. Home to around 4,718 residents, the suburb sits at an elevation of 283 metres, offering a cooler climate and scenic bushland surroundings. The median household income of around $2,265 per week and median age of 47 reflect an established, affluent community primarily composed of long-term families and older professionals.
Burnside SA 5066
Burnside is an affluent residential suburb nestled in the lower eastern foothills of Adelaide, approximately 5 kilometres east of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Burnside. Situated at an elevation of 183 metres, the suburb enjoys elevated outlooks and a cooler microclimate amid tree-lined streets and generous garden allotments. With a population of 3,060, a median age of 43, and a median household income of $2,257 per week — well above South Australian and national averages — Burnside is one of Adelaide's most prestigious and sought-after residential addresses.
Angle Vale SA 5117
Angle Vale is a rapidly growing rural locality on the northern fringe of greater Adelaide, situated approximately 35 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Playford local government area. With a population of 4,051 in 2021 — up significantly from 2,923 in 2016 — it is one of Adelaide's fastest-developing outer growth corridors, attracting young families with relatively affordable land and new housing estates. The median age of just 35 and an average household size of 3.1 people reflect its strong appeal to families at the life stage of buying their first home.
Coromandel Valley SA 5051
Coromandel Valley, locally known as "Coro", is a semi-rural suburb nestled in the foothills of the Adelaide Hills, approximately 16.5 kilometres south-east of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Mitcham. Elevated at around 200 metres above sea level, the suburb has a population of 4,380 with a median age of 41 and household incomes well above the national average. The area strongly attracts families with children, who are drawn to its spacious blocks, natural bushland surrounds, and access to quality schooling options.
Upper Sturt SA 5156
Upper Sturt is a leafy semi-rural locality nestled in the Adelaide Hills at an elevation of 410 metres, approximately 25 kilometres south-east of the Adelaide CBD within the Adelaide Hills District Council area. With a population of 1,005 at the 2021 Census and a median age of 41, the suburb attracts families and professionals seeking a bushland lifestyle within commuting distance of the city. Median household income of $2,229 per week is well above the South Australian average, reflecting the suburb's appeal to higher-income residents drawn by its prestige semi-rural character.
Rosslyn Park SA 5072
Rosslyn Park is a quiet, elevated residential suburb on the eastern fringe of Adelaide, located approximately 8 kilometres east of the Adelaide CBD within the Campbelltown City Council area. With a population of 1,469 and a median age of 49, the suburb has an established, mature demographic profile. The median household income of $2,220 per week and median monthly mortgage of $2,600 reflect a comfortable, owner-occupier community, while the suburb's elevated position at 163 metres provides pleasant leafy surroundings and a semi-foothills character.
Hyde Park SA 5061
Hyde Park is an affluent and well-established suburb on Adelaide's inner south side, located approximately 4 kilometres south of the CBD within the City of Unley. With a population of 1,660 and a median age of 45, it is one of Adelaide's most sought-after residential addresses, characterised by leafy streets lined with heritage character homes, large sandstone villas, and quality period architecture. The median household income of $2,208 per week is well above the Adelaide average, reflecting the suburb's prestige and its appeal to established professionals and families.
Northgate SA 5085
Northgate is an established inner-northern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 8 kilometres north of the CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. Covering just over 2 square kilometres, it had a 2021 census population of 3,184 residents with a median age of 38. The suburb is notably multicultural, with significant communities of Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian, and Polish heritage reflecting the diverse waves of migration that have shaped northern Adelaide over recent decades.
Worrolong SA 5291
Worrolong is a growing residential suburb located on the eastern outskirts of Mount Gambier in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. With a population of around 1,300, this suburb has a median age of 36, making it one of the younger communities in the region. Situated within the Grant District Council, Worrolong covers approximately 20 square kilometres of gently rolling terrain near the base of Mount Gambier's volcanic crater.
Clarence Gardens SA 5039
Clarence Gardens is an inner southern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, located within the City of Mitcham approximately 7 kilometres south of the CBD. With a population of 2,373 at the 2021 census and a median age of 38, it covers just under 1 square kilometre at 38 metres elevation. The suburb is a well-established residential area characterised by a mix of character homes from the interwar period and newer infill development.
Boston SA 5607
Boston is a small locality on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, situated about 7 kilometres north of Port Lincoln and 252 kilometres west of Adelaide. The suburb recorded a population of 1,169 in the 2021 census with a median age of 40. Household incomes are solid at $2,199 per week, reflecting the area's connection to the fishing and agricultural industries.
Highgate SA 5063
Highgate is a compact residential suburb in Adelaide's inner south, situated within the City of Unley approximately 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD. Established in the early 1880s, the suburb covers just 0.56 square kilometres and recorded a population of 1,504 at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 41 reflecting a mix of established families, professional couples, and long-term residents. Household incomes are above the state average at a median of $2,192 per week, and the area is characterised by well-maintained period homes, red-brick bungalows, and tree-lined streets typical of the Unley council area.
Woodforde SA 5072
Woodforde is a small, elevated suburb nestled on the lower slopes of the Adelaide Hills, approximately 12 kilometres east of the Adelaide CBD within the Adelaide Hills District Council area. With a population of 1,024 across just 4.6 square kilometres, the suburb sits at 220 metres above sea level, offering cooler temperatures and leafy surroundings that contrast with the flat inner suburbs below. A notably young median age of 33 and a median household income of $2,190 per week suggest a community of young families and professionals who value the Hills lifestyle within easy reach of the city.
Beulah Park SA 5067
Beulah Park is a compact inner-eastern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 5 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Burnside local government area. With a population of 1,601 at the 2021 Census across an area of just 0.56 square kilometres, it is one of the more densely settled suburbs in the Burnside council area. The median household income of $2,189 per week reflects a highly affluent community, and the suburb's median age of 39 and significant university student population indicate a well-educated, professional demographic.
Torrens Park SA 5062
Torrens Park is a leafy inner-southern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 8 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD within the City of Mitcham. Established in 1945 and named after Sir Robert Richard Torrens — the instigator of the Torrens title system of land registration — the suburb has a population of 2,687 and a median age of 43. Household incomes are above the state average, reflecting its status as an attractive, well-established residential area within greater Adelaide's southern foothills fringe.
Westbourne Park SA 5041
Westbourne Park is an established inner southern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 5 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Mitcham. With a population of 2,564 packed into just 0.89 square kilometres, it is a compact and densely settled residential neighbourhood. The median household income of $2,164 per week and median age of 44 point to an affluent, mature community of long-term residents and owner-occupiers who value the suburb's central location and leafy streets.
Hawthorndene SA 5051
Hawthorndene is a leafy residential suburb nestled in the lower Adelaide Hills, situated approximately 9 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Mitcham. Classified as a rural locality, it occupies 5.5 square kilometres at an elevation of around 286 metres, offering a semi-rural feel on the edge of Greater Adelaide. With a population of approximately 3,389 and a median age of 41, the suburb attracts families and established residents drawn to its spacious blocks, native bushland, and relaxed Hills lifestyle.
McLaren Flat SA 5171
McLaren Flat is a charming rural locality in the McLaren Vale wine region on the Fleurieu Peninsula, approximately 40 km south of Adelaide. With a population of around 1,530 and a median age of 40-59, it is a well-established community within the City of Onkaparinga. The area is surrounded by vineyards and almond orchards, giving it a distinctly pastoral character.
Royston Park SA 5070
Royston Park is a small, narrow inner-eastern suburb of Adelaide, located within the City of Norwood Payneham St Peters, approximately 5 kilometres from the CBD. With a population of 1,246 at the 2021 census and a median age of 45, it covers just 0.57 square kilometres at 46 metres elevation. Created by subdivision in 1909, the suburb is bordered by Joslin, Marden, and the River Torrens, and is characterised by well-maintained character homes on tree-lined streets.
Dulwich SA 5065
Dulwich is a prestigious inner-eastern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 4 kilometres east of the CBD within the City of Burnside. With a population of 1,659 and a median age of 43, it is one of Adelaide's most desirable residential addresses, characterised by wide tree-lined streets, substantial period homes, and quality modern residences. The median household income of $2,101 per week and median mortgage repayments of $2,600 per month place Dulwich firmly among Adelaide's most affluent suburbs, attracting established professionals and families seeking premium urban living.
📊 Methodology
Rankings use median weekly household income from the ABS Census 2021 (Table G02 — Selected Medians and Averages). Only suburbs (SAL geographies) in South Australia with a Census 2021 population of at least 200 residents are included to avoid noise from very small areas. Ties are broken by total population (larger first). Annual figures are simple weekly × 52 — actual reported annual income from the ATO will differ.