Walkley Heights
SA 5098 • Greater Adelaide
About Walkley Heights
Walkley Heights is a quiet residential suburb in Adelaide's northern metropolitan area, located within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield at an elevation of 86 metres. The suburb covers just 1.6 square kilometres and is home to around 3,500 residents, predominantly families and established households. Its elevated position offers pleasant views across the northern suburbs and a sense of separation from the busier arterial routes below.
The community has a settled, suburban feel with well-maintained streets and local reserves providing green space for residents. Nearby shopping centres at Modbury and Para Hills provide daily conveniences, while the suburb itself is largely residential. The median household income of around $1,773 per week reflects a comfortable working- to middle-class demographic. Residents typically commute by car to Adelaide's CBD, around 13 kilometres to the south.
Walkley Heights falls under postcode 5098 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Enfield electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 163, 164 — Adelaide CBD via Paradise 50 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; O-Bahn bus corridor accessible via Modbury
Residential streets with limited local amenities walking distance
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Halidon Street
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2 Belalie Road
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7 Rothwell Avenue
Parks & Reserves
There are 2 parks and reserves in Walkley Heights.
Housing 2021 Census
51 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 263
- 2. England 194
- 3. Vietnam 63
- 4. Afghanistan 56
- 5. Philippines 38
- 6. Bosnia & Herzegovina 34
- 7. New Zealand 29
- 8. China 26
- 9. Italy 25
- 10. Netherlands 23
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)