Sellicks Beach

SA 5174 • Greater Adelaide

2,705
Population (2021)
$38,740
Median Income
6.24 km²
Area
60m
Elevation

About Sellicks Beach

Sellicks Beach is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Onkaparinga (City) area. With a population of 2,705 and a median income of $38,740, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 6.24 km² at an elevation of 60m, 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. Sellicks Beach combines affordability with quality of life.

Sellicks Beach falls under postcode 5174 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mawson electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5174
Urban Area
Onkaparinga - South
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.33°, 138.46°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
6.24 km²
Elevation
60m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,391
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,616
Census 2021
2,705
3.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,432
Income 2021
$38,740
31.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,957
Born Overseas 553

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 341
  • 2. New Zealand 22
  • 3. Scotland 16
  • 4. South Africa 16
  • 5. Wales 13
  • 6. Greece 12
  • 7. United States 12
  • 8. Germany 10
  • 9. Italy 10
  • 10. Netherlands 10
  • 11. Canada 9
  • 12. Philippines 8
  • 13. Poland 8
  • 14. France 6
  • 15. India 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,385
Australian 1,027
Irish 265
Scottish 244
German 162
Italian 73
Dutch 55
Polish 42
Australian Aboriginal 40
Greek 40

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,410
Both parents born in Australia
709
Both parents born overseas
402
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
61.6%
Christianity
28.3%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.2%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
150 (5.5%)
5-14 years
347 (12.8%)
15-19 years
141 (5.2%)
20-24 years
140 (5.2%)
25-34 years
335 (12.4%)
35-44 years
344 (12.7%)
45-54 years
395 (14.6%)
55-64 years
396 (14.6%)
65-74 years
315 (11.6%)
75-84 years
122 (4.5%)
85+ years
12 (0.4%)

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