Ferryden Park

SA 5010 • Greater Adelaide

4,495
Population (2021)
$28,496
Median Income
1.22 km²
Area
$242/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAffordableInner-CityDiverseSuburban

About Ferryden Park

Ferryden Park is a compact, densely settled suburb in Adelaide's inner north-west, located approximately 7 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of 4,495 spread across just 1.2 square kilometres, it is one of Adelaide's more densely populated suburban areas. The suburb has a notably diverse and multicultural character, with more than half of residents born overseas, and Vietnamese, Chinese, and Indian communities among its largest ancestral groups.

Ferryden Park offers some of Adelaide's most affordable rental options, with a median weekly rent of $242, making it accessible to newcomers, lower-income households, and established migrant communities. The suburb has a significant proportion of social housing, and residents have access to nearby shopping and services along Port Road and in neighbouring suburbs such as Croydon and Woodville. Its multicultural fabric is reflected in local community life, with a wide range of religious affiliations, languages spoken, and cultural traditions represented across this close-knit inner-suburban neighbourhood.

Ferryden Park falls under postcode 5010 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Croydon electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5010
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - Park
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.87°, 138.56°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.22 km²
Elevation
9m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$242
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,500
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
22.4%

343 state housing + 23 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,155
Census 2021
4,495
8.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,608
Income 2021
$28,496
20.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,017
Born Overseas 2,260

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 758
  • 2. India 367
  • 3. China 95
  • 4. Philippines 88
  • 5. England 71
  • 6. Cambodia 66
  • 7. Bosnia & Herzegovina 63
  • 8. Greece 49
  • 9. Italy 46
  • 10. Malaysia 43

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 933
Australian 680
English 637
Chinese 414
Indian 302
Italian 219
Greek 170
Irish 128
Filipino 127
German 125

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

903
Both parents born in Australia
3,120
Both parents born overseas
254
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
37.6%
No Religion
26.2%
Buddhism
15.8%
Islam
7.4%
Hinduism
3.7%
Sikhism
3.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
249 (5.5%)
5-14 years
511 (11.4%)
15-19 years
276 (6.1%)
20-24 years
325 (7.2%)
25-34 years
738 (16.4%)
35-44 years
578 (12.9%)
45-54 years
639 (14.2%)
55-64 years
509 (11.3%)
65-74 years
405 (9.0%)
75-84 years
201 (4.5%)
85+ years
75 (1.7%)

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