Parkside

SA 5063 • Greater Adelaide

5,126
Population (2021)
$53,976
Median Income
1.39 km²
Area
55m
Elevation

About Parkside

Parkside is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Unley (City) area. With a population of 5,126 and a median income of $53,976, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.39 km² at an elevation of 55m, 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. Parkside combines affordability with quality of life.

Parkside falls under postcode 5063 and is governed by Unley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Unley electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5063
Urban Area
Unley
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.95°, 138.62°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.39 km²
Elevation
55m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$395
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,791
Census 2021
5,126
7.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,772
Income 2021
$53,976
20.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,578
Born Overseas 1,422

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 246
  • 2. China 160
  • 3. Italy 86
  • 4. Greece 85
  • 5. India 85
  • 6. New Zealand 44
  • 7. United States 40
  • 8. Philippines 35
  • 9. Malaysia 34
  • 10. South Africa 32
  • 11. Iran 31
  • 12. South Korea 30
  • 13. Sri Lanka 30
  • 14. Vietnam 29
  • 15. Scotland 28

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,839
Australian 1,438
Irish 552
Scottish 539
Italian 452
German 366
Greek 339
Chinese 310
Indian 99
Dutch 81

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,378
Both parents born in Australia
1,857
Both parents born overseas
764
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.7%
Christianity
38.7%
Buddhism
1.8%
Hinduism
1.7%
Islam
1.2%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
257 (5.0%)
5-14 years
590 (11.5%)
15-19 years
244 (4.8%)
20-24 years
298 (5.8%)
25-34 years
757 (14.8%)
35-44 years
809 (15.8%)
45-54 years
692 (13.5%)
55-64 years
559 (10.9%)
65-74 years
520 (10.1%)
75-84 years
242 (4.7%)
85+ years
147 (2.9%)

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