Plympton
SA 5038 • Greater Adelaide
About Plympton
Plympton is a compact inner-western suburb of Adelaide within the City of West Torrens, situated approximately 6 kilometres south-west of the Adelaide CBD. Home to around 5,459 residents across just 1.75 square kilometres, it is a densely settled locality with a notably young and multicultural character — the median age is 34, and more than 40% of residents were born overseas, with particularly strong communities from India, Nepal, and China. The suburb's international flavour is also reflected in significant Hindu and Sikh populations, making Plympton one of Adelaide's more culturally diverse inner suburbs.
Plympton benefits from excellent connectivity to central Adelaide via Anzac Highway and proximity to the Glenelg tram route, placing beachside Glenelg within easy reach. The suburb has a high proportion of university-age and early-career residents, likely drawn by its proximity to the city and affordable rental stock at a median of $300 per week. Local conveniences include shopping strips on Marion Road, and the suburb's walkable streets and mix of character homes and newer infill development make it increasingly popular with younger professionals and students.
Plympton falls under postcode 5038 and is governed by West Torrens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Badcoe electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCnr Marion Road & Anzac Highway Plympton 5038 SA -
ALDIAnzac Highway, Marion Road Cnr, Plympton SA 5038
Schools
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21A Errington Street
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19 Owen Street
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342 Anzac Highway
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7 Lynton Avenue
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80 Thomas Street
Housing 2021 Census
33 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 441
- 2. Nepal 402
- 3. China 224
- 4. England 142
- 5. Greece 75
- 6. Philippines 72
- 7. Italy 49
- 8. Malaysia 45
- 9. New Zealand 45
- 10. Sri Lanka 35
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)