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Banksia Park

SA 5091 • Greater Adelaide

3,346
Population (2021)
$41,288
Median Income
1.99 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyEstablishedLeafySuburban

About Banksia Park

Banksia Park is a well-established residential suburb in the City of Tea Tree Gully, located approximately 20 kilometres north-east of the Adelaide CBD in the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges. With a population of around 3,346, the suburb sits at an elevation of 207 metres and attracts a predominantly Anglo-Australian demographic, with English and Australian ancestry being most common. The median household income of $1,799 per week is comfortably above the Greater Adelaide average, and the median age of 41 reflects a settled, mature community.

Residents enjoy access to local schools, parks, and the amenities of the nearby Tea Tree Plaza shopping centre, one of Adelaide's major regional retail hubs. The O-Bahn Busway provides efficient express bus connections to the Adelaide CBD, making commuting practical for working families. Banksia Park's elevated position offers pleasant views, and its quiet streets and established gardens lend the suburb a leafy, suburban character well-suited to families and long-term residents.

Banksia Park falls under postcode 5091 and is governed by Tea Tree Gully Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Newland electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5091
Urban Area
Tea Tree Gully
LGA / Council
Tea Tree Gully
Federal Electorate
Makin
State Electorate
Newland
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.81°, 138.73°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.99 km²
Elevation
207m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Adelaide Metro O-Bahn services — Adelaide CBD (City Stop) 25-35 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
20 km
By Train
No direct train service; O-Bahn express bus from Tea Tree Plaza to Adelaide CBD
By Car (Peak)
30-45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-30 min

🛣️ O-Bahn Busway provides fast bus access; Park & Ride available at Tea Tree Plaza

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car; limited local shops within walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,550
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.2%

3 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,289
Census 2021
3,346
▲ 1.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,504
Income 2021
$41,288
▲ 13.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,678
Born Overseas 604

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 296
  • 2. Scotland 29
  • 3. Germany 28
  • 4. South Africa 22
  • 5. New Zealand 19
  • 6. Italy 18
  • 7. China 14
  • 8. Philippines 13
  • 9. India 12
  • 10. United States 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,679
Australian 1,315
Scottish 333
Irish 283
German 272
Italian 167
Dutch 94
Australian Aboriginal 36
Greek 35
Welsh 34

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,909
Both parents born in Australia
838
Both parents born overseas
524
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.8%
Christianity
42.3%
Buddhism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.4%
Islam
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
187 (5.6%)
5-14 years
452 (13.5%)
15-19 years
211 (6.3%)
20-24 years
158 (4.7%)
25-34 years
378 (11.3%)
35-44 years
462 (13.8%)
45-54 years
451 (13.5%)
55-64 years
347 (10.4%)
65-74 years
357 (10.7%)
75-84 years
283 (8.5%)
85+ years
54 (1.6%)

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