Redwood Park

SA 5097 • Greater Adelaide

5,367
Population (2021)
$43,524
Median Income
2.28 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyEstablishedSuburbanCommuter Belt

About Redwood Park

Redwood Park is a compact suburban locality in Adelaide's north-eastern foothills, approximately 18 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Tea Tree Gully. With a population of 5,367 spread across just 2.28 square kilometres at an elevation of 165 metres, it is a well-established residential community that has changed little in size since the 2016 census. Median household income sits at $1,832 per week, and the median age of 40 reflects a settled, mixed-age population of families and long-term residents.

Redwood Park benefits from proximity to Tea Tree Plaza, one of Adelaide's largest regional shopping centres, providing extensive retail, dining, and services nearby. Local parks and reserves offer recreational space, and the suburb enjoys easy access to the Modbury corridor and surrounding foothills bushland. Well-served by public buses and close to major arterial roads, it appeals to families and established residents seeking a quiet, suburban lifestyle within comfortable reach of Adelaide's city centre.

Redwood Park falls under postcode 5097 and is governed by Tea Tree Gully Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wright electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5097
Urban Area
Tea Tree Gully
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.81°, 138.71°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.28 km²
Elevation
165m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.1%

0 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,421
Census 2021
5,367
1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,024
Income 2021
$43,524
17.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,287
Born Overseas 989

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 370
  • 2. India 64
  • 3. Scotland 45
  • 4. Italy 39
  • 5. Germany 37
  • 6. New Zealand 32
  • 7. Netherlands 27
  • 8. South Africa 23
  • 9. Philippines 22
  • 10. United States 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,364
Australian 2,079
German 514
Scottish 483
Irish 405
Italian 360
Dutch 130
Polish 82
Greek 80
Chinese 73

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,008
Both parents born in Australia
1,459
Both parents born overseas
790
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
52.1%
Christianity
41.2%
Hinduism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.7%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
295 (5.5%)
5-14 years
650 (12.1%)
15-19 years
327 (6.1%)
20-24 years
303 (5.6%)
25-34 years
717 (13.4%)
35-44 years
720 (13.4%)
45-54 years
684 (12.7%)
55-64 years
700 (13.0%)
65-74 years
670 (12.5%)
75-84 years
255 (4.8%)
85+ years
56 (1.0%)

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