Croydon Park

SA 5008 • Greater Adelaide

4,230
Population (2021)
$33,696
Median Income
1.73 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAffordableInner SuburbanDiverseUrban

About Croydon Park

Croydon Park is a culturally diverse inner-western suburb of Adelaide, located just 7 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of 4,230 and a median age of 35, the suburb is one of Adelaide's most multicultural communities, with large Vietnamese, Indian, Greek, and Italian populations. Over 45% of residents were born overseas, creating a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood.

The suburb offers an affordable inner-city lifestyle with a median monthly mortgage of $1,684 and good access to amenities. Croydon Park is well-served by local shops, Asian grocers, and restaurants reflecting its diverse community. The nearby Arndale Shopping Centre and Kilkenny retail precinct provide major shopping options. Parks, schools, and community facilities support the mix of young professionals, families, and established multicultural households that call the suburb home.

Croydon Park falls under postcode 5008 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Croydon electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5008
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - Park
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.88°, 138.57°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.73 km²
Elevation
15m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Croydon
1 km
12 min
Kilkenny
1.2 km
15 min
West Croydon
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 100, 101 — Adelaide CBD 20-25 min
  • 100 — Arndale Shopping Centre 5-10 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
7 km
By Train
15-20 min (from Croydon station)
By Bus
20-25 min
By Car (Peak)
15-20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10-12 min

🛣️ Excellent public transport access with multiple train stations on the Outer Harbor and Grange lines.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Good access to local shops and train stations on foot. Flat terrain makes cycling practical. Proximity to inner-city amenities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,684
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.1%

96 state housing + 13 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,971
Census 2021
4,230
6.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,608
Income 2021
$33,696
42.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,113
Born Overseas 1,933

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 471
  • 2. India 318
  • 3. Greece 142
  • 4. Philippines 88
  • 5. Cambodia 68
  • 6. England 68
  • 7. Italy 66
  • 8. Pakistan 66
  • 9. China 51
  • 10. Afghanistan 32

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 693
English 670
Vietnamese 640
Greek 343
Italian 301
Chinese 300
Indian 256
German 167
Irish 144
Scottish 122

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

997
Both parents born in Australia
2,713
Both parents born overseas
313
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
40.4%
No Religion
26.8%
Buddhism
10.1%
Islam
8.4%
Hinduism
4.0%
Sikhism
3.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
270 (6.4%)
5-14 years
408 (9.6%)
15-19 years
196 (4.6%)
20-24 years
328 (7.8%)
25-34 years
869 (20.5%)
35-44 years
598 (14.1%)
45-54 years
460 (10.9%)
55-64 years
420 (9.9%)
65-74 years
367 (8.7%)
75-84 years
166 (3.9%)
85+ years
141 (3.3%)

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