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Oaklands Park

SA 5046 • Greater Adelaide

3,948
Population (2021)
$33,696
Median Income
2.02 km²
Area
26m
Elevation
Well-ConnectedDiverseUrbanSports HubConvenient

About Oaklands Park

Oaklands Park is a well-connected suburb in Adelaide's southern corridor, located 13 kilometres south-west of the CBD within the City of Marion. With a population of around 3,948, it is a diverse, mixed-use suburb that blends residential living with commercial and recreational facilities. The area has a mix of older homes and newer developments, attracting a broad demographic from young professionals to established families.

The suburb is home to the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre and the Oaklands Park Recreational Precinct, making it a hub for sports and fitness. Marion Shopping Centre, one of Adelaide's largest, is just next door. Oaklands railway station on the Seaford line provides excellent public transport access to the city. It's a practical, well-serviced suburb ideal for those who value convenience and connectivity.

Oaklands Park falls under postcode 5046 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gibson electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5046
Urban Area
Marion - Central
LGA
Marion
Federal Electorate
Boothby
State Electorate
Gibson
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.01°, 138.54°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.02 km²
Elevation
26m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Oaklands Station
0.5 km
6 min
Warradale Station
1.2 km
15 min
Marion Station (proposed)
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • Multiple routes via Marion Rd — Adelaide CBD and southern suburbs 25 min to CBD

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
13 km
By Train
17 min from Oaklands Station
By Bus
25-30 min
By Car (Peak)
20-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Excellent train connectivity on the Seaford Line with services every 30 minutes. Close to Diagonal Road and Marion Road bus routes.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Good access to train station, shops, and recreational facilities within walking distance. Major shopping at nearby Westfield Marion.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Marion Shopping Centre, 297 Diagonal Road Oaklands Park 5046 SA
  • ALDI
    Diagonal Road 297, Oaklands Park SA 5046

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,625
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,841
Census 2021
3,948
▲ 2.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,728
Income 2021
$33,696
▲ 26.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,503
Born Overseas 1,261

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 175
  • 2. China 147
  • 3. India 136
  • 4. Nepal 65
  • 5. Netherlands 49
  • 6. Philippines 47
  • 7. New Zealand 28
  • 8. Iran 27
  • 9. Sri Lanka 25
  • 10. Scotland 24
  • 11. Germany 21
  • 12. Hong Kong 21
  • 13. Malaysia 21
  • 14. Thailand 21
  • 15. South Africa 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,367
Australian 1,136
Scottish 308
Irish 297
Chinese 269
German 230
Indian 128
Italian 114
Dutch 102
Australian Aboriginal 80

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,772
Both parents born in Australia
1,555
Both parents born overseas
411
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.5%
Christianity
35.9%
Hinduism
4.8%
Islam
3.4%
Buddhism
2.1%
Sikhism
0.9%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
174 (4.4%)
5-14 years
285 (7.2%)
15-19 years
156 (4.0%)
20-24 years
329 (8.3%)
25-34 years
753 (19.1%)
35-44 years
519 (13.1%)
45-54 years
417 (10.6%)
55-64 years
377 (9.5%)
65-74 years
420 (10.6%)
75-84 years
250 (6.3%)
85+ years
271 (6.9%)

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