Erindale

SA 5066 • Greater Adelaide

1,172
Population (2021)
$47,580
Median Income
0.56 km²
Area
$461/wk
Median Rent
AffluentLeafyEstablishedFamily-FriendlyHistoric

About Erindale

Erindale is a small, affluent suburb of Adelaide in the City of Burnside, located approximately 6 km east of the CBD. With a population of around 1,172 (2021 Census), it is a quiet and established residential area on the east side of Glynburn Road, bordering Leabrook. The suburb dates back to 1912 when it was created from the subdivision of a historic property originally known as "The Waldrons", founded in 1855.

Erindale offers a prestigious eastern suburbs lifestyle with tree-lined streets and well-maintained character homes. Residents benefit from proximity to Burnside Village shopping centre, excellent private and public schools, and the parks and walking trails of the Adelaide foothills. The suburb appeals to established families and professionals seeking a quiet, leafy environment with easy city access.

Erindale falls under postcode 5066 and is governed by Burnside Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bragg electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5066
Urban Area
Burnside
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.93°, 138.66°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.56 km²
Elevation
134m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Adelaide (city)
6 km
All Adelaide Metro lines (drive/bus to station)

Bus Services

  • 145, 147 — Adelaide CBD via Glynburn Road 20-25 min to CBD

Commute to Adelaide

Distance
6 km
By Bus
20-25 min
By Car (Peak)
15-20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10-12 min

🛣️ No nearby train station; bus services along Glynburn Road provide good CBD access.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Residential suburb with some shops along Glynburn Road. Burnside Village is accessible but most trips require a short drive.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$461
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,392
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
48 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,186
Census 2021
1,172
1.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$46,800
Income 2021
$47,580
1.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 841
Born Overseas 310

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 56
  • 2. England 52
  • 3. India 24
  • 4. Malaysia 20
  • 5. Scotland 12
  • 6. Sri Lanka 10
  • 7. Taiwan 10
  • 8. Germany 9
  • 9. United States 9
  • 10. South Korea 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 403
Australian 348
Chinese 131
Italian 115
Irish 110
Scottish 110
German 92
Indian 43
Greek 33
Lebanese 23

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

577
Both parents born in Australia
439
Both parents born overseas
130
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.4%
No Religion
43.3%
Buddhism
2.6%
Hinduism
1.5%
Islam
1.2%
Sikhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
16 (1.4%)
5-14 years
139 (11.9%)
15-19 years
118 (10.1%)
20-24 years
91 (7.8%)
25-34 years
45 (3.8%)
35-44 years
101 (8.6%)
45-54 years
221 (18.9%)
55-64 years
167 (14.2%)
65-74 years
165 (14.1%)
75-84 years
77 (6.6%)
85+ years
31 (2.6%)

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