Aberfoyle Park
SA 5159 · Onkaparinga
11,234 (2021) → 11,034 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Aberfoyle Park is a stable suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5159, about 16km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $873K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 49/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Aberfoyle Park has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5159 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.73%), India (1.09%), Poland (0.89%), Scotland (0.87%), South Africa (0.85%)
Top languages: Polish (1.05%), Mandarin (0.86%), Punjabi (0.55%), Greek (0.39%), Italian (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1047 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Pilgrim SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1109
- School of the NativityPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1086
- Our Saviour Lutheran School Happy Valley IncorporatedPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1065
- Aberfoyle Park High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1039
- Aberfoyle Hub Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1030
- Thiele Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1022
- OneSchool Global SA - Aberfoyle CampusCombined · IndependentICSEA 983
Nearby (within 10km)
- Craigburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1074
- Happy Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1033
- Flagstaff Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1067
- Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood)Primary · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1119
- Braeview SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1032
- Clarendon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1042
- Coromandel Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1097
- Reynella East CollegeCombined · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 988
- Bellevue Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1090
- IQRA CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.8kmICSEA 1067
- Blackwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1095
- Blackwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1059
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Aberfoyle Park
Is Aberfoyle Park safe?
Aberfoyle Park has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,065 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Aberfoyle Park?
In Aberfoyle Park, the median house price is $873K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Aberfoyle Park from Adelaide CBD?
Aberfoyle Park is about 15.8 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 59 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Aberfoyle Park?
Aberfoyle Park has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1048 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Aberfoyle Park?
Aberfoyle Park has a transport score of 49/100 and 63 bus stops.