Adelaide
SA 5000 · Adelaide
18,202 (2021) → 22,154 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Adelaide is a high growth suburb in Adelaide, SA 5000, about 0km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.16M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 16 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Adelaide has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 11/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5000 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (15.74%), India (3.74%), England (3.61%), Malaysia (3.56%), Hong Kong (2.68%)
Top languages: Mandarin (17.83%), Cantonese (4.23%), Vietnamese (2.02%), Hindi (1.53%), Korean (1.53%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1071 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Pulteney Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1170
- Sturt Street Community SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1114
- Gilles Street Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1107
- Adelaide Botanic High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1103
- Adelaide High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1094
- University Senior College at Adelaide University - Jordan CampusSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1092
- St Aloysius CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1081
- Muirden Senior CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1079
- Christian Brothers College - Senior CampusCombined · CatholicICSEA 1074
- St Mary's CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1073
- Youthinc. Enterprise AcademySecondary · IndependentICSEA 1029
- Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)Secondary · IndependentICSEA 1026
- Adelaide International SchoolSecondary · Independent
- Christian Brothers College - Junior CampusCombined · Catholic
- University Senior College at Adelaide University - Gawler Place CampusSecondary · Independent
- Sports College South Australia - Adelaide CometsSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Annesley CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1164
- Prince Alfred CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1143
- Temple Christian CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1043
- St Peter's CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1164
- Parkside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1126
- Saint Spyridon CollegePrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1081
- St George College - Junior CampusCombined · Independent · 2.6km
- Rose Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1162
- North Adelaide Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1144
- St Dominic's Priory CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1080
- St Raphael's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1048
- Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1147
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Adelaide
Is Adelaide safe?
Adelaide has a residential safety score of 11/100, 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 46,561 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Adelaide?
In Adelaide, the median house price is $1.16M. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Adelaide from Adelaide CBD?
Adelaide is about 10 m from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 8 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Adelaide?
Adelaide has 16 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1087 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Adelaide?
Adelaide has a transport score of 99/100, including 2 train stations and 225 bus stops.