Somerton Park

SA 5044 • Greater Adelaide

5,811
Population (2021)
$47,216
Median Income
2.24 km²
Area
14m
Elevation
CoastalFamily-FriendlyEstablishedBeachsideSafe

About Somerton Park

Somerton Park is a well-established coastal suburb in the City of Holdfast Bay, South Australia, located approximately 11 kilometres southwest of the Adelaide CBD. With a population of around 5,800, it sits between the popular seaside destinations of Glenelg and Brighton. The suburb has a family-oriented demographic with a high rate of owner-occupancy (69%) and residents predominantly working in professional occupations.

Somerton Park offers a relaxed beachside lifestyle with easy access to the coastline and excellent local schools, including being in the Brighton Secondary School zone and near Sacred Heart College. The suburb features quiet, tree-lined streets, local shops, parks, and is just minutes from the vibrant cafe and restaurant scene of Glenelg. It appeals to families and professionals seeking a safe, clean suburb with coastal living and convenient city access.

Somerton Park falls under postcode 5044 and is governed by Holdfast Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gibson electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5044
Urban Area
Holdfast Bay
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.00°, 138.52°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.24 km²
Elevation
14m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Brighton
1.2 km
15 min
Hove
1.5 km
18 min
Glenelg (tram)
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • 265, 266 — Adelaide CBD / Marion 25-35 min to CBD

Commute to Adelaide

Distance
11 km
By Train
20 min (from Brighton Station)
By Bus
25-35 min
By Car (Peak)
20-30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ Well-connected via Brighton Road and Diagonal Road. Glenelg tram also accessible for a scenic route to the CBD.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Good walkability for a suburban area with local shops, schools, and beach all accessible on foot. Train stations within walking distance.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$335
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,058
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
48 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,537
Census 2021
5,811
4.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,480
Income 2021
$47,216
22.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,533
Born Overseas 1,131

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 358
  • 2. Scotland 57
  • 3. China 51
  • 4. India 50
  • 5. New Zealand 44
  • 6. South Africa 41
  • 7. Germany 40
  • 8. Malaysia 33
  • 9. United States 27
  • 10. Netherlands 26
  • 11. Poland 22
  • 12. Italy 21
  • 13. Ireland 18
  • 14. Hong Kong 17
  • 15. Brazil 15

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,595
Australian 2,004
Scottish 668
Irish 653
German 477
Italian 250
Chinese 152
Dutch 108
Greek 106
Polish 86

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,413
Both parents born in Australia
1,489
Both parents born overseas
754
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.3%
No Religion
44.3%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.6%
Hinduism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
192 (3.3%)
5-14 years
598 (10.3%)
15-19 years
410 (7.1%)
20-24 years
328 (5.6%)
25-34 years
507 (8.7%)
35-44 years
587 (10.1%)
45-54 years
805 (13.9%)
55-64 years
792 (13.6%)
65-74 years
792 (13.6%)
75-84 years
507 (8.7%)
85+ years
280 (4.8%)

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