Onkaparinga Hills

SA 5163 • Greater Adelaide

2,610
Population (2021)
$42,900
Median Income
25.04 km²
Area
172m
Elevation

About Onkaparinga Hills

Onkaparinga Hills is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Onkaparinga (City) area. With a population of 2,610 and a median income of $42,900, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 25.04 km² at an elevation of 172m, 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. Onkaparinga Hills combines affordability with quality of life.

Onkaparinga Hills falls under postcode 5163 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hurtle Vale electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5163
Urban Area
Onkaparinga - Central North
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.14°, 138.55°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
25.04 km²
Elevation
172m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$385
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,625
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,530
Census 2021
2,610
3.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,088
Income 2021
$42,900
18.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,033
Born Overseas 487

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 272
  • 2. Germany 26
  • 3. Scotland 22
  • 4. Netherlands 21
  • 5. New Zealand 12
  • 6. South Africa 12
  • 7. Papua New Guinea 10
  • 8. Wales 10
  • 9. Italy 9
  • 10. Canada 8
  • 11. India 8
  • 12. Philippines 8
  • 13. Ireland 7
  • 14. Singapore 6
  • 15. China 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,288
Australian 1,107
Scottish 248
Irish 210
German 192
Italian 81
Dutch 78
Greek 32
Chinese 22
Polish 21

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,461
Both parents born in Australia
661
Both parents born overseas
385
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
56.2%
Christianity
38.7%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
102 (3.9%)
5-14 years
325 (12.5%)
15-19 years
198 (7.6%)
20-24 years
146 (5.6%)
25-34 years
237 (9.1%)
35-44 years
280 (10.7%)
45-54 years
409 (15.7%)
55-64 years
442 (16.9%)
65-74 years
315 (12.1%)
75-84 years
141 (5.4%)
85+ years
9 (0.3%)

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