SuburbCheck

Athelstone

SA 5076 · Campbelltown

9,601 (2021) → 9,926 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Campbelltown local government area (est. 196,708 residents)

57
Overall score

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

9,601
Population
$1.03M
Median house (2026)
82
Safety score
45
Transport score

Athelstone is a moderate growth suburb in Campbelltown, SA 5076, about 11km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.03M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 45/100, and is about 15km inland. Athelstone has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 82/100.

11.5 km
To Adelaide CBD
15.1 km
To coast
$665/wk
Median rent (house)
10.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

9,601
Population
43
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Campbelltown LGA population (est. 2025)196,708
Median household income (weekly)$1,941
vs NSW median+4.9%
Bachelor degree or higher48.0%
Born in Australia69.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,994 / 79 / 461

Top countries of birth: Italy (4.71%), England (4.22%), India (2.2%), China (1.91%), Malaysia (1.53%)

Top languages: Italian (7.33%), Mandarin (2.3%), Greek (1.79%), Arabic (1.44%), Cantonese (1.37%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.03M+15.2%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$665 / $510 wk
Rental yield (house)3.3%
Days on market (house)Data not available

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

Residential Safety

82
Residential

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

12
Break & enter dwelling125/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
18
Motor vehicle theft187/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
—
RobberyNot reported
48
Non-domestic assault500/100k

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: 167 (all categories, latest year)1,739 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

84

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

113
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Athelstone SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1091
  • Thorndon Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1064

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Paradise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1025
  • Highbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1058
  • Adelaide East Education CentreSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1041
  • Charles Campbell CollegeCombined · Government · 3kmICSEA 1014
  • St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1063
  • Stradbroke SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1110
  • Dernancourt SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1051
  • Torrens Valley Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1078
  • Sunrise Christian School ParadisePrimary · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1089
  • Modbury South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 996
  • Modbury Special SchoolCombined · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1013
  • Kildare CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1044

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

45
44Bus
CBD commute (est.)46 min (bus)
Nearest train stationBotanic Gardens (10.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

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.

71 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
119 in suburbParks
104 in suburbPlaygrounds
7Pools
41 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
5618 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalWomens and Childrens Hospital (10.6 km)
Nearest vet2.3 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (17.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

31

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

4
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
56
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

15

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

11
Parks
2
Nature reserves
13
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
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

14

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
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.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

26

Limited options

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

2
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.62

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.84%
Projected population 204110,583
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Campbelltown

Newton$1.11M55transportParadise$1.08M55transportHectorville$1.33M53transportCampbelltown$1.19M57transportMagill$1.49M56transportTranmere$1.51M55transport

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Frequently asked questions about Athelstone

Is Athelstone safe?

Athelstone has a residential safety score of 82/100, 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 1,739 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Athelstone?

In Athelstone, the median house price is $1.03M. Median weekly house rent is $665.

How far is Athelstone from Adelaide CBD?

Athelstone is about 11.5 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 46 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Athelstone?

Athelstone has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1078 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Athelstone?

Athelstone has a transport score of 45/100 and 44 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.