North Adelaide
SA 5006 • Greater Adelaide
About North Adelaide
North Adelaide is one of Adelaide's most prestigious and historic suburbs, located immediately north of the CBD across the River Torrens parklands. Home to approximately 6,800 residents, the suburb was part of Colonel William Light's original 1836 city plan and features stunning heritage architecture including grand Victorian and Edwardian homes along leafy boulevards. The area encompasses two distinct village centres — O'Connell Street and Melbourne Street — each with their own dining and shopping precincts.
The lifestyle is quintessentially inner-city Adelaide — residents walk to restaurants, boutiques, and the Adelaide Oval precinct while enjoying parklands on every boundary. O'Connell Street is a renowned dining strip, while Melbourne Street offers trendy cafes and boutique shopping. The suburb is home to elite schools like St Peter's College and Wilderness School, plus the historic Adelaide Oval and cathedral precinct. North Adelaide attracts professionals, established families, and empty nesters who want heritage charm with unmatched city convenience.
North Adelaide falls under postcode 5006 and is governed by Adelaide Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Adelaide electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 228, 229 — O'Connell Street to City (King William Street) 5-8 min
- 281, 286 — Melbourne Street to City and eastern suburbs 5-10 min
- Free Connector — North Adelaide loop to CBD 10 min
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Walking distance to CBD via King William Road bridge; excellent bus frequency along O'Connell and Melbourne Streets
Two village centres with shops, cafes, and restaurants; parklands for recreation; CBD accessible on foot
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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62-80 Tynte Street
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139 Molesworth Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 341
- 2. India 168
- 3. China 138
- 4. United States 83
- 5. Malaysia 74
- 6. Philippines 60
- 7. Italy 57
- 8. Germany 55
- 9. Iran 54
- 10. New Zealand 53
- 11. Vietnam 53
- 12. South Africa 42
- 13. Hong Kong 40
- 14. Scotland 36
- 15. Brazil 33
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)