Dover Gardens

SA 5048 • Greater Adelaide

3,062
Population (2021)
$37,856
Median Income
1.00 km²
Area
28m
Elevation

About Dover Gardens

Dover Gardens is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Marion (City) area. With a population of 3,062 and a median income of $37,856, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.00 km² at an elevation of 28m, 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. Dover Gardens combines affordability with quality of life.

Dover Gardens falls under postcode 5048 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gibson electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5048
Urban Area
Marion - Central
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.02°, 138.54°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.00 km²
Elevation
28m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$339
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,872
Census 2021
3,062
6.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,016
Income 2021
$37,856
30.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,125
Born Overseas 850

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 190
  • 2. India 87
  • 3. China 86
  • 4. Nepal 37
  • 5. Scotland 29
  • 6. Iran 26
  • 7. Afghanistan 25
  • 8. South Africa 23
  • 9. Malaysia 19
  • 10. Netherlands 19
  • 11. South Korea 18
  • 12. Singapore 16
  • 13. Egypt 15
  • 14. Germany 15
  • 15. Italy 15

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,201
Australian 973
Scottish 281
Irish 260
German 194
Chinese 166
Italian 104
Indian 90
Australian Aboriginal 55
Dutch 54

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,491
Both parents born in Australia
1,083
Both parents born overseas
390
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.9%
Christianity
35.7%
Hinduism
3.1%
Islam
2.7%
Buddhism
1.9%
Sikhism
0.8%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
186 (6.1%)
5-14 years
308 (10.1%)
15-19 years
148 (4.8%)
20-24 years
192 (6.3%)
25-34 years
499 (16.3%)
35-44 years
443 (14.5%)
45-54 years
340 (11.1%)
55-64 years
338 (11.0%)
65-74 years
369 (12.1%)
75-84 years
157 (5.1%)
85+ years
90 (2.9%)

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