Edwardstown
SA 5039 · Marion
4,514 (2021) → 4,736 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Edwardstown is a moderate growth suburb in Marion, SA 5039, about 6km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.14M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Edwardstown has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 39/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Nepal (3.81%), India (3.48%), China (3.46%), England (2.79%), Philippines (1.24%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.3%), Nepali (4.28%), Greek (1.82%), Punjabi (1.46%), Cantonese (1.28%)
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
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 1083 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1096
Nearby (within 10km)
- SEDA College SA - Edwardstown OvalSecondary · Independent · 0.6km
- Edwardstown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1093
- Forbes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 977
- Emmaus Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1113
- Sacred Heart College - Middle School CampusCombined · Catholic · 1.7km
- Ascot Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1011
- SA School and Services for Vision ImpairedPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 976
- Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and ServicesCombined · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1027
- SEDA College SA - Glandore Recreation CentreSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Clovelly Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1021
- Cabra Dominican CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1061
- Black Forest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1113
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Edwardstown
Is Edwardstown safe?
Edwardstown 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 13,491 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Edwardstown?
In Edwardstown, the median house price is $1.14M. Median weekly house rent is $640.
How far is Edwardstown from Adelaide CBD?
Edwardstown is about 6.4 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 21 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Edwardstown?
Edwardstown has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1096 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Edwardstown?
Edwardstown has a transport score of 97/100, including 2 train stations and 29 bus stops.