Aberfoyle Park

SA 5159 • Greater Adelaide

11,234
Population (2021)
$40,716
Median Income
5.84 km²
Area
$340/wk
Median Rent
FoothillsFamily-FriendlyShopping HubEstablished

About Aberfoyle Park

Aberfoyle Park is a hillside suburb 18 kilometres south of Adelaide's CBD in the City of Onkaparinga. The suburb is known for the Hub shopping centre and access to the Adelaide Hills. Tree-lined streets and larger blocks characterise the area.

Hills lifestyle with suburban convenience defines Aberfoyle Park—access to walking trails, cooler summers, and family-oriented living attract those seeking southern Adelaide with character. The suburb draws families who appreciate space and nature.

Aberfoyle Park falls under postcode 5159 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Davenport electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5159
Urban Area
Onkaparinga - Central North
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.07°, 138.60°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
5.84 km²
Elevation
201m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    130-150 Hub Drive Aberfoyle Park 5159 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$340
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.5%

93 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
11,039
Census 2021
11,234
1.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,684
Income 2021
$40,716
17.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,532
Born Overseas 2,479

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 981
  • 2. India 123
  • 3. Poland 100
  • 4. Scotland 98
  • 5. South Africa 95
  • 6. Philippines 79
  • 7. New Zealand 77
  • 8. China 70
  • 9. Germany 70
  • 10. Netherlands 60

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,343
Australian 4,151
Scottish 1,147
German 991
Irish 935
Italian 355
Dutch 272
Polish 235
Chinese 193
Indian 174

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,247
Both parents born in Australia
3,205
Both parents born overseas
1,533
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.3%
Christianity
41.4%
Islam
0.7%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.5%
Buddhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
564 (5.0%)
5-14 years
1,365 (12.2%)
15-19 years
684 (6.1%)
20-24 years
614 (5.5%)
25-34 years
1,228 (10.9%)
35-44 years
1,477 (13.1%)
45-54 years
1,418 (12.6%)
55-64 years
1,629 (14.5%)
65-74 years
1,302 (11.6%)
75-84 years
604 (5.4%)
85+ years
356 (3.2%)

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