Darlington

SA 5047 • Greater Adelaide

1,275
Population (2021)
$39,104
Median Income
1.36 km²
Area
83m
Elevation

About Darlington

Darlington is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Marion (City) area. With a population of 1,275 and a median income of $39,104, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.36 km² at an elevation of 83m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Darlington combines affordability with quality of life.

Darlington falls under postcode 5047 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Davenport electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5047
Urban Area
Marion - Central
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.03°, 138.56°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.36 km²
Elevation
83m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$325
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,235
Census 2021
1,275
3.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,968
Income 2021
$39,104
18.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 851
Born Overseas 354

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 41
  • 2. India 40
  • 3. Malaysia 30
  • 4. China 20
  • 5. Greece 17
  • 6. Scotland 17
  • 7. Poland 16
  • 8. Italy 14
  • 9. Vietnam 14
  • 10. Hong Kong 12
  • 11. Philippines 12
  • 12. New Zealand 11
  • 13. Bangladesh 9
  • 14. Iran 9
  • 15. South Korea 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 405
English 402
Scottish 97
Irish 91
German 86
Indian 74
Chinese 63
Italian 59
Greek 40
Polish 38

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

567
Both parents born in Australia
473
Both parents born overseas
154
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.0%
Christianity
38.0%
Hinduism
3.3%
Buddhism
2.8%
Islam
1.2%
Sikhism
1.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
60 (4.7%)
5-14 years
132 (10.4%)
15-19 years
93 (7.3%)
20-24 years
92 (7.2%)
25-34 years
180 (14.1%)
35-44 years
183 (14.4%)
45-54 years
171 (13.4%)
55-64 years
135 (10.6%)
65-74 years
122 (9.6%)
75-84 years
74 (5.8%)
85+ years
25 (2.0%)

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