Valley View

SA 5093 • Greater Adelaide

6,405
Population (2021)
$36,192
Median Income
2.92 km²
Area
$345/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanFamily-FriendlyEstablishedQuietMid-Range

About Valley View

Valley View is a suburban locality in the north-eastern reaches of metropolitan Adelaide, approximately 11 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield council area. With a population of 6,405 and a median age of 39, it is an established middle-ring suburb that appeals to families and long-term residents seeking affordable, low-key suburban living. The suburb sits at an elevation of 93 metres on the inner foothills fringe, offering a gently elevated outlook across the surrounding Greater Adelaide landscape.

Primarily residential in character, Valley View features quiet streets, established gardens, and a settled community feel typical of Adelaide's northern suburbs. The suburb's strong English and German heritage echoes the broader settlement history of the region, and its average household size of 2.6 reflects its family-oriented demographic. Nearby commercial precincts provide access to supermarkets, schools, and local services, while the Northern Expressway and Main North Road offer good connectivity into the CBD and outer metropolitan areas for commuters.

Valley View falls under postcode 5093 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Torrens electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5093
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - East
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.84°, 138.66°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.92 km²
Elevation
93m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$345
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,500
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.2%

19 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,110
Census 2021
6,405
4.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,860
Income 2021
$36,192
25.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,200
Born Overseas 2,024

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 529
  • 2. England 240
  • 3. Philippines 89
  • 4. Italy 80
  • 5. China 71
  • 6. Germany 70
  • 7. Sri Lanka 48
  • 8. Malaysia 45
  • 9. Pakistan 43
  • 10. Scotland 42

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,042
Australian 1,753
German 519
Indian 446
Scottish 435
Italian 419
Irish 404
Chinese 179
Greek 133
Filipino 111

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,675
Both parents born in Australia
2,778
Both parents born overseas
728
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
39.3%
No Religion
37.9%
Islam
5.0%
Hinduism
4.8%
Sikhism
4.7%
Buddhism
1.8%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
375 (5.9%)
5-14 years
742 (11.6%)
15-19 years
326 (5.1%)
20-24 years
435 (6.8%)
25-34 years
917 (14.3%)
35-44 years
892 (13.9%)
45-54 years
796 (12.4%)
55-64 years
591 (9.2%)
65-74 years
671 (10.5%)
75-84 years
549 (8.6%)
85+ years
120 (1.9%)

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