O'Sullivan Beach

SA 5166 • Greater Adelaide

1,844
Population (2021)
$31,148
Median Income
1.86 km²
Area
38m
Elevation

About O'Sullivan Beach

O'Sullivan Beach is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Onkaparinga (City) area. With a population of 1,844 and a median income of $31,148, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.86 km² at an elevation of 38m, 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. O'Sullivan Beach combines affordability with quality of life.

O'Sullivan Beach falls under postcode 5166 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Reynell electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5166
Urban Area
Onkaparinga - North Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.12°, 138.48°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.86 km²
Elevation
38m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,200
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,879
Census 2021
1,844
1.9% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,260
Income 2021
$31,148
18.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,396
Born Overseas 352

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 157
  • 2. Germany 25
  • 3. New Zealand 22
  • 4. South Africa 19
  • 5. Scotland 15
  • 6. China 9
  • 7. Netherlands 9
  • 8. United States 9
  • 9. Japan 7
  • 10. Papua New Guinea 6
  • 11. Philippines 6
  • 12. Wales 6
  • 13. Ireland 5
  • 14. Italy 5
  • 15. Indonesia 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 911
Australian 735
Scottish 175
Irish 170
German 157
Australian Aboriginal 74
Italian 52
Dutch 37
Welsh 19
Greek 18

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,072
Both parents born in Australia
442
Both parents born overseas
240
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
60.7%
Christianity
30.4%
Buddhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.4%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
81 (4.4%)
5-14 years
193 (10.5%)
15-19 years
93 (5.0%)
20-24 years
80 (4.3%)
25-34 years
250 (13.6%)
35-44 years
240 (13.0%)
45-54 years
227 (12.3%)
55-64 years
226 (12.3%)
65-74 years
266 (14.4%)
75-84 years
149 (8.1%)
85+ years
33 (1.8%)

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