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Brooklyn Park

SA 5032 · West Torrens

5,040 (2021)5,332 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

73
Overall score

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

5,040
Population
$1.06M
Median house (2026)
39
Safety score
74
Transport score

Brooklyn Park is a moderate growth suburb in West Torrens, SA 5032, about 5km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.06M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 74/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Brooklyn Park has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 39/100.

5.1 km
To Adelaide CBD
4.5 km
To coast
$680/wk
Median rent (house)
3.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,040
Population
37
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,466
vs NSW median-20.8%
Bachelor degree or higher48.6%
Born in Australia57.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,213 / 625 / 291

Top countries of birth: India (12.44%), Italy (2.1%), England (2.08%), Philippines (1.98%), China (1.85%)

Top languages: Punjabi (6.81%), Greek (4.54%), Italian (3.31%), Mandarin (2.4%), Hindi (2.12%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.06M+17.1%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$680 / $450 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

39
Residential

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

25
Break & enter dwelling496/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
12
Motor vehicle theft238/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
2
Robbery40/100k
59
Non-domestic assault1,171/100k

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: 296 (all categories, latest year)5,873 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

78

Strong school options

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

188
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1069 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Lockleys Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1058
  • St John Bosco SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1054
  • Emmaus Christian College - Brooklyn Park CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Lockleys North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1070
  • Underdale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1000
  • Cowandilla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1059
  • Nazareth Catholic College - St Gabriel Centre CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.4km
  • Torrensville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1073
  • St Francis SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1085
  • Tenison Woods Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1082
  • Nazareth Catholic College - Flinders Park CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2km
  • Thebarton Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 980
  • Flinders Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1035
  • SEDA College SA - West Adelaide Football ClubSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
  • St George CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1054

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

74
19Bus
CBD commute (est.)27 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMile End Railway (3.3 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.

111 in suburbSupermarkets
193 in suburbCafes/Rest.
114 in suburbParks
132 in suburbPlaygrounds
72 in suburbPools
120 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
50 in suburbGPs
60 in suburbPharmacies
20 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
403 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachHenley Beach (4.8 km)
Nearest hospitalAshford Hospital (3.5 km)
Nearest vet3.5 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (2.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

50

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

12
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
40
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

68

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

11
Parks
2
Nature reserves
84
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

61

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

2
Theatres
0
Cinemas
2
Museums
4
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

67

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

6
Licensed venues (within 2km)
1.19
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

58

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.99

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.42%
Projected population 20415,767
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Park

Is Brooklyn Park safe?

Brooklyn Park has a residential safety score of 39/100, 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 5,873 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Brooklyn Park?

In Brooklyn Park, the median house price is $1.06M. Median weekly house rent is $680.

How far is Brooklyn Park from Adelaide CBD?

Brooklyn Park is about 5.1 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 27 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Brooklyn Park?

Brooklyn Park has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1056 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Brooklyn Park?

Brooklyn Park has a transport score of 74/100 and 19 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.