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Unley

SA 5061 • Greater Adelaide

3,997
Population (2021)
$55,432
Median Income
1.51 km²
Area
50m
Elevation

About Unley

Unley is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Unley (City) area. With a population of 3,997 and a median income of $55,432, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.51 km² at an elevation of 50m, 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. Unley combines affordability with quality of life.

Unley falls under postcode 5061 and is governed by Unley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Unley electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5061
Urban Area
Unley
LGA
Unley
Federal Electorate
Adelaide
State Electorate
Unley
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.95°, 138.61°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.51 km²
Elevation
50m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Unley Shopping Centre Unley Road Unley 5061 SA
  • Woolworths
    204 Unley Road Unley 5061 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$372
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,006
Census 2021
3,997
▼ 0.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,432
Income 2021
$55,432
▲ 30.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,802
Born Overseas 1,101

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 181
  • 2. China 130
  • 3. India 82
  • 4. Greece 78
  • 5. Italy 75
  • 6. United States 37
  • 7. New Zealand 34
  • 8. Malaysia 33
  • 9. South Africa 30
  • 10. Scotland 23
  • 11. Germany 19
  • 12. Singapore 16
  • 13. Wales 16
  • 14. Philippines 15
  • 15. Brazil 14

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,458
Australian 1,108
Scottish 409
Irish 370
Italian 342
German 300
Greek 288
Chinese 274
Indian 111
Dutch 85

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,885
Both parents born in Australia
1,434
Both parents born overseas
568
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.9%
Christianity
39.5%
Hinduism
1.9%
Buddhism
1.2%
Islam
0.8%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
163 (4.1%)
5-14 years
430 (10.8%)
15-19 years
182 (4.6%)
20-24 years
251 (6.3%)
25-34 years
592 (14.8%)
35-44 years
536 (13.4%)
45-54 years
557 (13.9%)
55-64 years
483 (12.1%)
65-74 years
461 (11.5%)
75-84 years
261 (6.5%)
85+ years
76 (1.9%)

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