Myrtle Bank

SA 5064 • Greater Adelaide

3,158
Population (2021)
$40,404
Median Income
1.18 km²
Area
110m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyLeafyEstablishedQuietNear Hills

About Myrtle Bank

Myrtle Bank is a leafy, established suburb located 6 kilometres southeast of Adelaide's CBD in the City of Unley. Home to approximately 3,200 residents, it is a quiet, well-maintained residential area positioned near the Adelaide foothills. The suburb has a rich history dating back to 1842, when William Sanders built the original property that gave the area its name.

The suburb is bordered by the popular shopping strips of Glen Osmond Road and Portrush Road, providing convenient access to cafés, restaurants, and retail. Myrtle Bank is home to well-regarded schools and features large, established homes set among mature trees and spacious gardens. It predominantly attracts families and professionals seeking a quiet, leafy setting with easy access to the city and the Adelaide Hills.

Myrtle Bank falls under postcode 5064 and is governed by Unley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Unley electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5064
Urban Area
Unley
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.96°, 138.63°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.18 km²
Elevation
110m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • 861, 863 — Adelaide CBD (via Glen Osmond Rd) 15-20 min
  • 170, 171 — Adelaide CBD (via Portrush Rd) 20 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
6 km
By Bus
15-20 min
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 min

🛣️ No train stations nearby; bus services run every 30 minutes via Glen Osmond Road

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. Bus stops along main roads provide good connections to the CBD.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,174
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
54 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,883
Census 2021
3,158
9.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,920
Income 2021
$40,404
9.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,269
Born Overseas 792

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 144
  • 2. China 112
  • 3. India 65
  • 4. Malaysia 36
  • 5. Germany 30
  • 6. South Africa 26
  • 7. Italy 23
  • 8. Scotland 23
  • 9. Vietnam 19
  • 10. United States 18
  • 11. Iran 17
  • 12. New Zealand 17
  • 13. Canada 15
  • 14. Greece 14
  • 15. South Korea 14

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,186
Australian 915
Irish 354
Scottish 334
German 263
Chinese 235
Italian 147
Greek 85
Indian 76
Polish 36

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,594
Both parents born in Australia
981
Both parents born overseas
403
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.4%
No Religion
38.9%
Buddhism
2.3%
Islam
1.5%
Hinduism
1.4%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
112 (3.5%)
5-14 years
314 (9.9%)
15-19 years
154 (4.9%)
20-24 years
140 (4.4%)
25-34 years
208 (6.6%)
35-44 years
302 (9.6%)
45-54 years
377 (11.9%)
55-64 years
322 (10.2%)
65-74 years
387 (12.3%)
75-84 years
406 (12.9%)
85+ years
420 (13.3%)

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