Wattle Park

SA 5066 • Greater Adelaide

1,885
Population (2021)
$49,504
Median Income
1.14 km²
Area
179m
Elevation

About Wattle Park

Wattle Park is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Burnside (City) area. With a population of 1,885 and a median income of $49,504, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.14 km² at an elevation of 179m, 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. Wattle Park combines affordability with quality of life.

Wattle Park falls under postcode 5066 and is governed by Burnside Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bragg electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5066
Urban Area
Burnside
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.93°, 138.68°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.14 km²
Elevation
179m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$470
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,338
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,810
Census 2021
1,885
4.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,572
Income 2021
$49,504
25.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,170
Born Overseas 692

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 150
  • 2. England 95
  • 3. India 52
  • 4. Malaysia 46
  • 5. Italy 35
  • 6. Hong Kong 33
  • 7. New Zealand 23
  • 8. Germany 22
  • 9. South Korea 20
  • 10. Taiwan 20
  • 11. Iran 14
  • 12. Vietnam 13
  • 13. Sri Lanka 12
  • 14. France 9
  • 15. Greece 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 577
Australian 451
Chinese 334
Scottish 154
Italian 148
Irish 146
German 136
Greek 75
Indian 72
Polish 31

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

749
Both parents born in Australia
901
Both parents born overseas
225
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.7%
Christianity
42.7%
Buddhism
3.7%
Hinduism
2.2%
Sikhism
0.8%
Islam
0.4%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
79 (4.2%)
5-14 years
259 (13.7%)
15-19 years
128 (6.8%)
20-24 years
109 (5.8%)
25-34 years
114 (6.0%)
35-44 years
234 (12.4%)
45-54 years
270 (14.3%)
55-64 years
272 (14.4%)
65-74 years
204 (10.8%)
75-84 years
149 (7.9%)
85+ years
65 (3.4%)

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