Novar Gardens

SA 5040 • Greater Adelaide

2,508
Population (2021)
$32,760
Median Income
1.76 km²
Area
13m
Elevation

About Novar Gardens

Novar Gardens is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the West Torrens (City) area. With a population of 2,508 and a median income of $32,760, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.76 km² at an elevation of 13m, 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. Novar Gardens combines affordability with quality of life.

Novar Gardens falls under postcode 5040 and is governed by West Torrens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Morphett electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5040
Urban Area
West Torrens
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.97°, 138.53°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.76 km²
Elevation
13m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$165
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,060
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,504
Census 2021
2,508
0.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,144
Income 2021
$32,760
20.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,869
Born Overseas 522

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 95
  • 2. China 86
  • 3. India 27
  • 4. Malaysia 18
  • 5. Greece 15
  • 6. Italy 15
  • 7. Hong Kong 14
  • 8. Scotland 14
  • 9. South Africa 12
  • 10. Bosnia & Herzegovina 11
  • 11. Iran 11
  • 12. Croatia 10
  • 13. Iraq 10
  • 14. Pakistan 10
  • 15. Egypt 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 937
Australian 828
Scottish 222
German 208
Irish 204
Chinese 158
Italian 108
Greek 82
Australian Aboriginal 51
Indian 40

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,428
Both parents born in Australia
705
Both parents born overseas
258
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.1%
No Religion
42.3%
Islam
2.0%
Buddhism
1.5%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
105 (4.2%)
5-14 years
290 (11.6%)
15-19 years
251 (10.0%)
20-24 years
122 (4.9%)
25-34 years
199 (7.9%)
35-44 years
262 (10.4%)
45-54 years
282 (11.2%)
55-64 years
356 (14.2%)
65-74 years
312 (12.4%)
75-84 years
253 (10.1%)
85+ years
77 (3.1%)

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