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Aberfoyle Park

SA 5159 · Onkaparinga

11,234 (2021)11,034 est. (2025) · Stable

56
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

11,234
Population
$873K
Median house (2026)
100
Safety score
49
Transport score

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.

15.8 km
To Adelaide CBD
8.6 km
To coast
$600/wk
Median rent (house)
5.2 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

11,234
Population
42
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,765
vs NSW median-4.6%
Median taxable income (individual)$59,509/yr
vs national median ($59,576)≈ -0%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 5159 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher38.0%
Born in Australia76.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,930 / 0 / 228

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

$873K+20.7%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$600 / $650 wk
Rental yield (house)3.6%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

9
Break & enter dwelling80/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
5
Motor vehicle theft45/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
3
Robbery27/100k
42
Non-domestic assault374/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 232 (all categories, latest year)2,065 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

75

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

78
Within 10km7 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

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

49
63Bus
CBD commute (est.)59 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCoromandel Railway (5.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.3% · vs SA avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
19.3%
Education & Training
10.8%
Retail Trade
9.6%
Construction
9.1%
Public Administration & Safety
6.9%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

43 in suburbSupermarkets
76 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6035 in suburbParks
168 in suburbPlaygrounds
15793 in suburbPools
31 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
42 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
54 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
4120 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets

In this suburb

2Public toilets
1Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (82/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalAshford Hospital (13.8 km)
Nearest vet1.0 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (15.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

19

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

3
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
41
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

54

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

60
Parks
5
Nature reserves
11
Bike paths
3
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

3

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

3

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.09
Per 1,000 residents

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

28

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

3
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.62

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
2
Aged care homes
196
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (2 rated homes)

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

5
Christian5 in suburb
Total within 3km7
In this suburb6

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

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.45%
Projected population 204111,521
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.