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Brooklyn Park

SA 5032 • Greater Adelaide

5,040
Population (2021)
$40,664
Median Income
1.55 km²
Area
$285/wk
Median Rent
Inner SuburbAffordableAirport AdjacentConvenientGrowth Suburb

About Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park is a western suburb of Adelaide located just 6 kilometres from the city centre in South Australia. With a population of around 5,040, it falls within the City of West Torrens local government area. The suburb is situated immediately north-east of Adelaide Airport and is bounded by Henley Beach Road to the north and Marion Road to the east.

Brooklyn Park offers convenient inner-west living with good access to Adelaide's CBD, the beach suburbs, and Adelaide Airport. The suburb features a mix of older character homes and newer developments, attracting young professionals and families. Nearby amenities include Kooyonga Golf Club, Lockleys shopping precinct, and the River Torrens Linear Park. The suburb's central location and relatively affordable property prices make it popular with first-home buyers seeking proximity to the city.

Brooklyn Park falls under postcode 5032 and is governed by West Torrens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the West Torrens electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5032
Urban Area
West Torrens
LGA / Council
West Torrens
Federal Electorate
Hindmarsh
State Electorate
West Torrens
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.93°, 138.54°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.55 km²
Elevation
11m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

West Croydon
2.5 km
30 min
Richmond
1.8 km
22 min
Mile End
2.2 km
27 min

Bus Services

  • 287 — Adelaide CBD 15-20 min
  • 118 — Henley Beach via Henley Beach Rd 15 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
6 km
By Train
15 min (from Richmond)
By Bus
15-20 min
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 min

🛣️ Well-connected inner-west location with multiple transport options

Walkability Very Walkable

Good access to shops, schools, and public transport on foot; flat terrain throughout

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$285
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,704
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.2%

94 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,781
Census 2021
5,040
▲ 5.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,848
Income 2021
$40,664
▲ 36.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,909
Born Overseas 1,964

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 627
  • 2. Italy 106
  • 3. England 105
  • 4. Philippines 100
  • 5. China 93
  • 6. Greece 85
  • 7. Nepal 78
  • 8. Pakistan 68
  • 9. Afghanistan 45
  • 10. Vietnam 39

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,151
Australian 1,125
Italian 494
Indian 450
Greek 386
Scottish 293
Irish 289
German 248
Chinese 236
Filipino 118

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,725
Both parents born in Australia
2,604
Both parents born overseas
520
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.3%
No Religion
31.7%
Hinduism
8.2%
Sikhism
5.9%
Islam
4.7%
Buddhism
2.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
288 (5.7%)
5-14 years
457 (9.1%)
15-19 years
190 (3.8%)
20-24 years
375 (7.4%)
25-34 years
995 (19.7%)
35-44 years
811 (16.1%)
45-54 years
560 (11.1%)
55-64 years
544 (10.8%)
65-74 years
420 (8.3%)
75-84 years
288 (5.7%)
85+ years
113 (2.2%)

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