Kidman Park
SA 5025 • Greater Adelaide
About Kidman Park
Kidman Park is a well-established suburban neighbourhood in the City of Charles Sturt, located approximately 9 kilometres west of the Adelaide CBD. With a population of around 3,874, the suburb has a mature, settled character with a median age of 44. Named after the cattle baron Sir Sidney Kidman, the suburb features a mix of original 1950s-60s homes and modern renovations on generous block sizes.
Kidman Park offers a family-friendly lifestyle with excellent parks and recreational facilities, including Kidman Park Reserve and the River Torrens Linear Park nearby for walking and cycling. The suburb benefits from its central western location with good access to Henley Beach (5 km), the Adelaide CBD, and major shopping at West Lakes and Arndale. Schools in the area include Kidman Park Primary and Findon High School. The suburb appeals to established families and downsizers seeking a quiet, leafy neighbourhood with strong community ties.
Kidman Park falls under postcode 5025 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Colton electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 287, 288 — Adelaide CBD via Findon Road 25-30 min
- J7, J8 — West Lakes, Henley Beach 10-15 min
- 286 — Arndale, Kilkenny 10 min
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Grange Road provides direct route to CBD; Grange Line train is a short walk away
Good footpath network with bus stops on main roads; local shops on Grange Road but most shopping requires short drive
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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70 Holbrooks Road
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Dean Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
74 state housing + 51 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. Italy 218
- 2. India 127
- 3. Greece 91
- 4. England 84
- 5. China 48
- 6. South Africa 39
- 7. Cambodia 29
- 8. Vietnam 28
- 9. Germany 24
- 10. Philippines 22
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)