Adelaide

SA 5000 • Greater Adelaide

18,202
Population (2021)
$37,752
Median Income
10.48 kmΒ²
Area
92m
Elevation
CBD LivingCultural PrecinctParkland CityWalkable

About Adelaide

Adelaide is South Australia's elegant capital CBD, a compact precinct of 18,200 residents surrounded by parklands in Colonel Light's famous grid design. The city offers excellent public transport, walkable streets, and the cultural institutions that define the Festival State. North Terrace hosts the university, museum, gallery, and library in a beautiful cultural boulevard.

CBD living in Adelaide means embracing culture, food, and convenienceβ€”the Central Market, Rundle Mall, and emerging laneways create a genuinely liveable city centre. The community includes students, young professionals, and empty-nesters downsizing to urban convenience. Adelaide CBD attracts those who value walkability, culture, and the civilised urban living that defines this underrated city.

Adelaide falls under postcode 5000 and is governed by Adelaide Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Adelaide electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
5000
Urban Area
Adelaide - Central
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.93Β°, 138.60Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
10.48 kmΒ²
Elevation
92m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    80-88 Rundle Mall Adelaide 5000 SA

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
1.8 people
Median Age
31 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
15,115
Census 2021
18,202
20.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,648
Income 2021
$37,752
53.2% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,471
Born Overseas 9,420

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 2,865
  • 2. India 681
  • 3. England 658
  • 4. Malaysia 648
  • 5. Hong Kong 487
  • 6. Vietnam 367
  • 7. South Korea 295
  • 8. Singapore 257
  • 9. Philippines 250
  • 10. New Zealand 171
  • 11. Iran 131
  • 12. Taiwan 121
  • 13. Sri Lanka 115
  • 14. Indonesia 110
  • 15. United States 107

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 4,636
English 4,336
Australian 2,589
Irish 1,296
Scottish 1,180
German 783
Indian 754
Italian 676
Vietnamese 416
Korean 315

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,589
Both parents born in Australia
10,405
Both parents born overseas
1,614
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
53.7%
Christianity
23.5%
Buddhism
4.9%
Hinduism
3.2%
Islam
2.9%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
318 (1.7%)
5-14 years
625 (3.4%)
15-19 years
842 (4.6%)
20-24 years
3,721 (20.4%)
25-34 years
4,966 (27.3%)
35-44 years
2,409 (13.2%)
45-54 years
1,652 (9.1%)
55-64 years
1,551 (8.5%)
65-74 years
1,381 (7.6%)
75-84 years
601 (3.3%)
85+ years
141 (0.8%)

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