Adelaide vs North Adelaide
The verdict
Adelaide is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.84M in North Adelaide. Adelaide rates higher for transport (99 vs 94). Adelaide has a shorter estimated CBD commute (8 vs 13 min). On the separate residential safety score, North Adelaide rates higher (63 vs 11/100 in Adelaide).
Scores
| Adelaide | North Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 90 |
| Transport | 99 | 94 |
| Education | 86 | 85 |
| Liveability | 89 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adelaide | North Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,202 | 6,823 |
| Median age | 31 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,365 | $1,867 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 62.4% |
| Born in Australia | 41.0% | 64.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.9 |
Growth: Adelaide High Growth · North Adelaide Moderate Growth
Property
| Adelaide | North Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | $1.84M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Adelaide | North Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 429 | 235 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,011 | 293 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 46,561 | 11,227 |
Adelaide is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adelaide | North Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 7 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,081 | 1,114 |
See the full school list on each profile: Adelaide · North Adelaide
Transport
| Adelaide | North Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 94 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 225 | 76 |
| Light rail stops | 14 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 8 | 13 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Adelaide | North Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 14 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 373 | 56 |
| Parks | 46 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 86 |
| Medical GPs | 17 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 9.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10 m | 2.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 440 m | 550 m |
Population & growth
| Adelaide | North Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,202 | 6,823 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,154 | 7,425 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,393 | 7,689 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.03% | 2.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Adelaide or North Adelaide?
North Adelaide has the higher residential safety score (Adelaide 11/100 vs North Adelaide 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Adelaide or North Adelaide?
Adelaide is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.84M.
Which has better schools, Adelaide or North Adelaide?
North Adelaide has a higher average school ICSEA (Adelaide 1081 vs North Adelaide 1114; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Adelaide or North Adelaide?
Adelaide has the higher transport score (Adelaide 99/100 vs North Adelaide 94/100).
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