Brooklyn Park
SA 5032 · West Torrens
5,040 (2021) → 5,332 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5032 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 1069 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Brooklyn Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1066
- St John Bosco SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1054
- Emmaus Christian College - Brooklyn Park CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lockleys North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1069
- Underdale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1000
- Cowandilla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1051
- Nazareth Catholic College - St Gabriel Centre CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.4km
- Torrensville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1099
- St Francis SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1075
- Tenison Woods Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1084
- Nazareth Catholic College - Flinders Park CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1049
- Thebarton Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 951
- Flinders Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1037
- Sports College South Australia - West Adelaide Football ClubSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
- St George College - Senior CampusCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1046
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: 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 1060 (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.