Plympton Park

SA 5038 • Greater Adelaide

3,881
Population (2021)
$43,212
Median Income
1.20 km²
Area
21m
Elevation

About Plympton Park

Plympton Park is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Marion (City) area. With a population of 3,881 and a median income of $43,212, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.20 km² at an elevation of 21m, 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. Plympton Park combines affordability with quality of life.

Plympton Park falls under postcode 5038 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Badcoe electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5038
Urban Area
Marion - North
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.98°, 138.55°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.20 km²
Elevation
21m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,820
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,247
Census 2021
3,881
19.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,448
Income 2021
$43,212
33.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,610
Born Overseas 1,158

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 210
  • 2. China 116
  • 3. England 113
  • 4. Nepal 97
  • 5. Philippines 62
  • 6. Malaysia 44
  • 7. New Zealand 40
  • 8. Vietnam 26
  • 9. Hong Kong 25
  • 10. South Africa 23
  • 11. Brazil 21
  • 12. Sri Lanka 20
  • 13. Germany 19
  • 14. Greece 19
  • 15. Italy 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,304
Australian 1,139
Irish 333
Scottish 294
Chinese 276
German 226
Indian 205
Italian 177
Greek 111
Filipino 81

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,808
Both parents born in Australia
1,514
Both parents born overseas
442
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.7%
Christianity
36.5%
Hinduism
6.8%
Islam
2.7%
Buddhism
2.1%
Sikhism
1.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
263 (6.8%)
5-14 years
382 (9.8%)
15-19 years
168 (4.3%)
20-24 years
290 (7.5%)
25-34 years
705 (18.2%)
35-44 years
607 (15.6%)
45-54 years
457 (11.8%)
55-64 years
435 (11.2%)
65-74 years
333 (8.6%)
75-84 years
152 (3.9%)
85+ years
82 (2.1%)

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