Goodwood

SA 5034 • Greater Adelaide

2,823
Population (2021)
$52,312
Median Income
0.92 km²
Area
$355/wk
Median Rent
Inner CityHeritageWalkableCafe CultureFamily-Friendly

About Goodwood

Goodwood is an established inner southern suburb of Adelaide, located just 3 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Unley. With a population of approximately 2,823 residents and a median age of 40, it is a compact and characterful neighbourhood spanning less than 1 square kilometre. The suburb has a rich history dating to 1849 and is known for its mix of heritage villas, Edwardian cottages and more recent townhouses. Its diverse community reflects strong European heritage alongside a growing multicultural presence.

Goodwood Road forms the vibrant commercial spine of the suburb, lined with independent cafes, specialty shops, restaurants and a local library. The suburb is within walking distance of the Royal Adelaide Showgrounds and enjoys easy access to the green spaces of the City of Unley. It attracts young professionals, couples and families who value its walkability, cafe culture and excellent public transport links, including tram and train services into the city. The suburb's blend of urban convenience and village charm makes it one of Adelaide's most liveable inner-city addresses.

Goodwood falls under postcode 5034 and is governed by Unley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Unley electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5034
Urban Area
Unley
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.95°, 138.59°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.92 km²
Elevation
40m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goodwood
0.5 km
7 min
Millswood
0.8 km
10 min
Wayville
1.2 km
15 min

Bus Services

  • 160, 161, 163 — Adelaide CBD / Mitcham 15-20 min to CBD

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
3 km
By Train
10 min (Belair Line from Goodwood Station)
By Bus
15-20 min
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8 min

🛣️ Excellent train access; tram on King William Road nearby

Walkability Very Walkable

Goodwood Road provides walkable access to shops, cafes and services. Train station within easy walking distance.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$355
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.9%

34 state housing + 13 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,986
Census 2021
2,823
5.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,316
Income 2021
$52,312
20.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,972
Born Overseas 774

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 126
  • 2. Greece 76
  • 3. India 60
  • 4. China 54
  • 5. New Zealand 31
  • 6. Italy 30
  • 7. South Korea 24
  • 8. Bangladesh 20
  • 9. Brazil 19
  • 10. Germany 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,034
Australian 778
Scottish 347
Irish 299
German 227
Greek 211
Italian 178
Chinese 102
Polish 66
Indian 64

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,291
Both parents born in Australia
1,005
Both parents born overseas
441
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
53.6%
Christianity
35.3%
Hinduism
2.6%
Islam
1.3%
Buddhism
1.2%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
146 (5.2%)
5-14 years
282 (10.0%)
15-19 years
110 (3.9%)
20-24 years
167 (5.9%)
25-34 years
448 (15.9%)
35-44 years
421 (14.9%)
45-54 years
383 (13.6%)
55-64 years
350 (12.4%)
65-74 years
320 (11.3%)
75-84 years
126 (4.5%)
85+ years
58 (2.1%)

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