Angle Vale
SA 5117 • Greater Adelaide
About Angle Vale
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.
Angle Vale retains a semi-rural character with hobby farms and vineyards alongside newer residential estates, and the suburb falls within a broader area known for market gardening and Barossa Valley proximity. The locality has a notable Italian heritage dating back to post-war migration, with Italian ancestry among the highest proportions in the outer Adelaide region. Families are well-catered for with multiple school options including government, Catholic, and independent schools nearby, while the nearby Gawler town centre and Elizabeth shopping precinct provide broader retail and services. Residents largely depend on cars to access employment and amenities, with the Northern Expressway and Main North Road providing arterial connections into Adelaide.
Angle Vale falls under postcode 5117 and is governed by Playford Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Taylor electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro local routes — Gawler & Elizabeth 15–25 min to Gawler
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Primary access via Northern Expressway and Main North Road; park-and-ride at Gawler Central
A car is essential for almost all daily needs in this outer suburban and semi-rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Heaslip Road
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Heaslip Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 275
- 2. Scotland 34
- 3. Italy 32
- 4. New Zealand 22
- 5. Germany 21
- 6. Philippines 18
- 7. India 13
- 8. Netherlands 11
- 9. Zimbabwe 11
- 10. Ireland 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)