Greenacres

SA 5086 • Greater Adelaide

3,356
Population (2021)
$41,028
Median Income
1.13 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
AffordableFamily-FriendlyInner-SuburbanConvenient

About Greenacres

Greenacres is a north-eastern suburb of Adelaide in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, located approximately 7 kilometres north-east of the Adelaide CBD. With a population of around 3,356 at the 2021 census, it is considered an inner-suburban community bounded by Hampstead Road, Muller Road, Fosters Road, and Redward Avenue. The suburb is home to Hampstead Barracks, a small Australian Army base, adding a distinct institutional presence to the area. Greenacres features a mix of post-war and more modern housing stock, with a predominantly owner-occupier demographic.

Greenacres offers a convenient suburban lifestyle with easy access to Adelaide's inner-north amenities. The Greenacres Shopping Centre anchors local retail, providing supermarkets, specialty shops, and services to the surrounding community. Residents benefit from good bus connections to the CBD and proximity to the O-Bahn busway corridor. The suburb appeals to families and long-term residents who appreciate affordable housing close to the city, as well as the diverse community character typical of the Port Adelaide Enfield area.

Greenacres falls under postcode 5086 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Torrens electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5086
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.87°, 138.63°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.13 km²
Elevation
70m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • 281,282,O-Bahn connected services — Adelaide CBD 20–30 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
7 km
By Bus
~20–30min via bus to city
By Car (Peak)
~20min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~15min

🛣️ No train station directly in Greenacres; buses along Hampstead Road provide regular connections to the city and the O-Bahn network.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Greenacres is reasonably walkable for daily errands around the shopping centre precinct, with good bus frequency making it accessible without a car for many trips.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Greenacres Shopping CentreCnr Mullers Road & Floridale Road Greenacres 5086 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8.7%

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,815
Census 2021
3,356
19.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,952
Income 2021
$41,028
37.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,722
Born Overseas 1,527

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 731
  • 2. China 127
  • 3. England 83
  • 4. Nepal 46
  • 5. Sri Lanka 46
  • 6. Philippines 43
  • 7. Vietnam 38
  • 8. Italy 28
  • 9. Afghanistan 27
  • 10. Iran 23

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Indian 728
English 681
Australian 613
Chinese 228
Italian 221
Irish 132
Scottish 120
German 108
Australian Aboriginal 73
Filipino 69

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

919
Both parents born in Australia
2,052
Both parents born overseas
258
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
29.8%
Christianity
29.4%
Hinduism
22.0%
Sikhism
4.8%
Islam
4.8%
Buddhism
3.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
308 (9.2%)
5-14 years
459 (13.7%)
15-19 years
144 (4.3%)
20-24 years
178 (5.3%)
25-34 years
682 (20.3%)
35-44 years
691 (20.6%)
45-54 years
310 (9.2%)
55-64 years
271 (8.1%)
65-74 years
190 (5.7%)
75-84 years
95 (2.8%)
85+ years
34 (1.0%)

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