Kilburn
SA 5084 • Greater Adelaide
About Kilburn
Kilburn is a diverse inner-northern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 8 kilometres north of the CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of 5,633 at the 2021 census and a median age of 34, it is one of Adelaide's most multicultural suburbs, with significant Afghan, Indian, Vietnamese, Pakistani and Cambodian communities. Historically known as 'Little Chicago' due to its rough reputation in the mid-20th century, Kilburn has undergone significant transformation and gentrification in recent years. The suburb offers some of Adelaide's most affordable inner-city housing.
Kilburn's Churchill Road has become a vibrant multicultural food strip, offering authentic Vietnamese, Indian, Afghan and Middle Eastern cuisine alongside traditional Australian fare. The suburb provides convenient access to major shopping at nearby Gepps Cross and Northpark, as well as local Coles and Aldi stores. Residents enjoy proximity to the Prospect Road café precinct and several local parks. Kilburn appeals to a mix of young professionals, new migrants and established working families attracted by its affordability, cultural diversity and excellent transport connections to the Adelaide CBD.
Kilburn falls under postcode 5084 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Croydon electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 228, 229 — City via Prospect Road 20 min
- 237 — City via Churchill Road 20 min
- 250 — Elizabeth via Grand Junction Rd 35 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Excellent train access via Gawler Line. Close to the O-Bahn busway for northeast connections.
Churchill Road provides local shops and services. Most daily errands are accessible on foot or by short bus ride.
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles390 Churchhill Road Kilburn 5084 SA -
ALDIChurchill Road 400, Kilburn SA 5084
Schools
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Marmion Avenue
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44 Audrey Avenue
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40 Le Hunte Street
Housing 2021 Census
384 state housing + 57 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. Afghanistan 575
- 2. India 505
- 3. Vietnam 287
- 4. Pakistan 165
- 5. Philippines 100
- 6. China 88
- 7. England 86
- 8. Iran 86
- 9. Bangladesh 81
- 10. Nepal 79
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)