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Malvern

SA 5061 • Greater Adelaide

2,713
Population (2021)
$58,084
Median Income
1.08 km²
Area
62m
Elevation

About Malvern

Malvern is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Unley (City) area. With a population of 2,713 and a median income of $58,084, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.08 km² at an elevation of 62m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Malvern combines affordability with quality of life.

Malvern falls under postcode 5061 and is governed by Unley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Unley electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5061
Urban Area
Unley
LGA
Unley
Federal Electorate
Adelaide
State Electorate
Unley
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.96°, 138.61°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.08 km²
Elevation
62m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,800
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,574
Census 2021
2,713
▲ 5.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$46,800
Income 2021
$58,084
▲ 24.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,069
Born Overseas 619

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 107
  • 2. China 92
  • 3. Italy 38
  • 4. India 33
  • 5. Greece 30
  • 6. Malaysia 24
  • 7. New Zealand 23
  • 8. Scotland 17
  • 9. South Africa 17
  • 10. Hong Kong 13
  • 11. Nepal 12
  • 12. Singapore 12
  • 13. Vietnam 12
  • 14. Germany 11
  • 15. Sri Lanka 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,034
Australian 864
Scottish 253
Irish 243
Italian 210
Chinese 208
German 203
Greek 184
Dutch 49
Indian 47

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,472
Both parents born in Australia
861
Both parents born overseas
348
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.2%
No Religion
42.9%
Buddhism
1.3%
Hinduism
1.2%
Islam
0.6%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
99 (3.6%)
5-14 years
341 (12.6%)
15-19 years
188 (6.9%)
20-24 years
164 (6.0%)
25-34 years
202 (7.4%)
35-44 years
295 (10.9%)
45-54 years
406 (15.0%)
55-64 years
373 (13.7%)
65-74 years
365 (13.5%)
75-84 years
182 (6.7%)
85+ years
106 (3.9%)

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