Klemzig
SA 5087 • Greater Adelaide
About Klemzig
Klemzig is a multicultural inner northeastern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, located 7 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of 6,713 at the 2021 census and a median age of 36, it covers 2.5 square kilometres. Established in 1837 as Australia's first German settlement, Klemzig has a rich immigrant heritage and has evolved into one of Adelaide's most culturally diverse suburbs, with significant Vietnamese, Chinese, and Indian communities.
Klemzig is a vibrant, well-connected suburb centred around the Klemzig Interchange, a major bus and O-Bahn terminal providing rapid transit to the CBD in just 15 minutes. The suburb features a mix of older character homes and modern apartment developments, with North East Road providing a bustling strip of Asian restaurants, grocers, and specialty shops. It attracts a diverse mix of students, young professionals, and migrant families drawn to its affordability and excellent public transport.
Klemzig falls under postcode 5087 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Torrens electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- O-Bahn 540-545 — Adelaide CBD via O-Bahn Busway 15 min
- 228, 229 — Tea Tree Plaza / Modbury 20 min
- 300 — North East Road to CBD 20 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Klemzig Interchange is the western terminus of the O-Bahn, providing one of Adelaide's fastest public transport links.
Good local amenities along North East Road with shops, restaurants, and supermarkets. Excellent O-Bahn access.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2 Hay Street
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McKay Avenue
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8 Windsor Grove
Housing 2021 Census
142 state housing + 85 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 833
- 2. China 346
- 3. Italy 191
- 4. England 154
- 5. Malaysia 108
- 6. Sri Lanka 88
- 7. Nepal 80
- 8. Philippines 65
- 9. Vietnam 54
- 10. South Korea 39
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)