Oakden

SA 5086 • Greater Adelaide

3,583
Population (2021)
$33,748
Median Income
1.87 km²
Area
87m
Elevation

About Oakden

Oakden is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Port Adelaide Enfield (City) area. With a population of 3,583 and a median income of $33,748, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.87 km² at an elevation of 87m, 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. Oakden combines affordability with quality of life.

Oakden falls under postcode 5086 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Torrens electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5086
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - East
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.85°, 138.64°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.87 km²
Elevation
87m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$283
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,501
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,660
Census 2021
3,583
2.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,900
Income 2021
$33,748
12.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,249
Born Overseas 1,217

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 205
  • 2. China 166
  • 3. England 150
  • 4. Vietnam 58
  • 5. Poland 45
  • 6. Hong Kong 36
  • 7. Italy 36
  • 8. South Korea 36
  • 9. Malaysia 32
  • 10. New Zealand 29
  • 11. Sri Lanka 27
  • 12. Cambodia 26
  • 13. Germany 24
  • 14. Iran 23
  • 15. Scotland 23

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,024
Australian 957
Chinese 339
Italian 281
Scottish 261
German 194
Irish 192
Indian 187
Greek 98
Polish 87

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,358
Both parents born in Australia
1,663
Both parents born overseas
416
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.0%
No Religion
37.8%
Hinduism
4.9%
Buddhism
3.9%
Islam
2.4%
Sikhism
1.8%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
179 (5.0%)
5-14 years
371 (10.4%)
15-19 years
200 (5.6%)
20-24 years
227 (6.3%)
25-34 years
446 (12.4%)
35-44 years
465 (13.0%)
45-54 years
511 (14.3%)
55-64 years
452 (12.6%)
65-74 years
408 (11.4%)
75-84 years
225 (6.3%)
85+ years
89 (2.5%)

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