Edwardstown
SA 5039 • Greater Adelaide
About Edwardstown
Edwardstown is an established suburban locality in Adelaide's southern middle ring, situated approximately 8 kilometres south of the CBD within the City of Marion. With a population of 4,514 and a median age of 37, the suburb has experienced steady growth since 2016 and attracts a diverse mix of households. Median household income of around $1,360 per week sits close to the Adelaide average, and the suburb's blend of older brick homes and newer dwellings reflects its evolution over several decades.
Residents have convenient access to Castle Plaza Shopping Centre on South Road, which anchors the local retail scene and includes a Coles supermarket. The suburb is well-positioned for commuters, with South Road providing a direct connection to the city, Glenelg, and the expanding motorway network. A growing multicultural community — with residents hailing from Nepal, India, China, and elsewhere — adds to the suburb's diversity, while affordable rents make it accessible to renters and first-home buyers looking within reach of central Adelaide.
Edwardstown falls under postcode 5039 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Elder electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCastle Plaza Shopping Centre 992 South Road Edwardstown 5039 SA
Schools
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Castle Street
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Maria Street
Housing 2021 Census
290 state housing + 38 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Nepal 172
- 2. India 157
- 3. China 156
- 4. England 126
- 5. Philippines 56
- 6. Vietnam 48
- 7. Malaysia 44
- 8. Sri Lanka 31
- 9. New Zealand 28
- 10. Pakistan 27
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)