West Hindmarsh

SA 5007 • Greater Adelaide

1,560
Population (2021)
$44,252
Median Income
0.60 km²
Area
21m
Elevation

About West Hindmarsh

West Hindmarsh is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Charles Sturt (City) area. With a population of 1,560 and a median income of $44,252, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 0.60 km² at an elevation of 21m, 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. West Hindmarsh combines affordability with quality of life.

West Hindmarsh falls under postcode 5007 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the West Torrens electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5007
Urban Area
Charles Sturt - Inner East
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.90°, 138.56°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.60 km²
Elevation
21m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,535
Census 2021
1,560
1.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,552
Income 2021
$44,252
35.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,036
Born Overseas 464

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 79
  • 2. England 48
  • 3. Greece 46
  • 4. Italy 39
  • 5. Vietnam 24
  • 6. China 18
  • 7. Pakistan 15
  • 8. Cambodia 9
  • 9. Germany 9
  • 10. Iran 8
  • 11. Nepal 7
  • 12. New Zealand 7
  • 13. Scotland 7
  • 14. Canada 6
  • 15. Croatia 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 459
Australian 366
Italian 193
Greek 132
Scottish 127
Irish 126
German 97
Indian 71
Chinese 45
Vietnamese 37

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

620
Both parents born in Australia
656
Both parents born overseas
225
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
43.5%
Christianity
40.3%
Hinduism
3.3%
Islam
2.9%
Buddhism
2.5%
Sikhism
1.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
79 (5.1%)
5-14 years
152 (9.7%)
15-19 years
62 (4.0%)
20-24 years
115 (7.4%)
25-34 years
301 (19.3%)
35-44 years
249 (16.0%)
45-54 years
215 (13.8%)
55-64 years
180 (11.5%)
65-74 years
103 (6.6%)
75-84 years
69 (4.4%)
85+ years
38 (2.4%)

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