Greenacres
SA 5086 • Greater Adelaide
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
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 281,282,O-Bahn connected services — Adelaide CBD 20–30 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ No train station directly in Greenacres; buses along Hampstead Road provide regular connections to the city and the O-Bahn network.
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
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ColesGreenacres Shopping CentreCnr Mullers Road & Floridale Road Greenacres 5086 SA
Schools
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52 - 56 Wandana Avenue
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792 Grand Junction Road
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2-12 Cowra Avenue
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Muller Road
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76-80 Princes Road
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Beatty Avenue
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Condamine Street
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Heritage Court
Housing 2021 Census
69 state housing + 34 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. 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)