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Munno Para

SA 5115 • Greater Adelaide

4,719
Population (2021)
$35,620
Median Income
3.94 km²
Area
39m
Elevation
AffordableGrowth SuburbFamily-FriendlyTransport HubNorthern Adelaide

About Munno Para

Munno Para is a northern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 35 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Playford. With a population of around 4,720, it covers 3.9 square kilometres in one of Adelaide's key growth corridors. The suburb has undergone significant transformation with new housing developments and infrastructure upgrades complementing the older established areas. Munno Para serves as a local hub for the surrounding northern suburbs including Munno Para West and Munno Para Downs.

The suburb centres around the Munno Para Shopping City and the upgraded Munno Para railway station, which is one of the busiest stations in the northern network. Residents have access to the Lyell McEwin Hospital nearby and a range of schools and sporting facilities. The area attracts young families and first-home buyers drawn by affordable housing and improving infrastructure, including the Northern Expressway providing quick access to Adelaide and the western suburbs. The Curtis Road precinct is a major development area bringing new retail, commercial, and residential projects to the suburb.

Munno Para falls under postcode 5115 and is governed by Playford Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Light electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5115
Urban Area
Playford - West
LGA
Playford
Federal Electorate
Spence
State Electorate
Light
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.67°, 138.69°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
3.94 km²
Elevation
39m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Munno Para
1.4 km
17 min
Smithfield
1.5 km
18 min
Kudla
3 km
36 min

Bus Services

  • 400, 401 — Salisbury Interchange 15-20 min
  • 491 — Elizabeth / Smithfield 10 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
35 km
By Train
44 min
By Bus
60-70 min
By Car (Peak)
45-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-35 min

🛣️ Gawler Line train runs every 30 minutes. Northern Expressway provides fast car access.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car, though the shopping centre and train station are accessible on foot from central areas.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Main North Road Munno Para 5115 SA
  • Woolworths
    297 Peachey Road Munno Para 5115 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$265
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,296
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
31 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,735
Census 2021
4,719
▲ 26.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,548
Income 2021
$35,620
▲ 24.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,615
Born Overseas 889

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 228
  • 2. India 68
  • 3. Philippines 63
  • 4. New Zealand 33
  • 5. Afghanistan 27
  • 6. Scotland 26
  • 7. Vietnam 22
  • 8. Germany 19
  • 9. Nepal 14
  • 10. Cambodia 13
  • 11. Pakistan 13
  • 12. Iraq 12
  • 13. South Africa 12
  • 14. Fiji 11
  • 15. Zimbabwe 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,033
Australian 1,783
Scottish 387
Irish 278
German 272
Australian Aboriginal 210
Italian 143
Filipino 103
Indian 80
Dutch 77

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,527
Both parents born in Australia
1,312
Both parents born overseas
626
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
57.0%
Christianity
29.6%
Islam
2.3%
Hinduism
1.7%
Buddhism
1.4%
Sikhism
1.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
404 (8.6%)
5-14 years
731 (15.5%)
15-19 years
292 (6.2%)
20-24 years
386 (8.2%)
25-34 years
930 (19.7%)
35-44 years
667 (14.1%)
45-54 years
474 (10.0%)
55-64 years
401 (8.5%)
65-74 years
309 (6.5%)
75-84 years
105 (2.2%)
85+ years
35 (0.7%)

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