Malvern
SA 5061 · Unley
2,713 (2021) → 2,838 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Malvern is a stable suburb in Unley, SA 5061, about 4km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $2.53M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 85/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Malvern has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5061 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.94%), China (3.39%), Italy (1.4%), India (1.22%), Greece (1.11%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.79%), Greek (4.05%), Italian (1.73%), Cantonese (0.63%), French (0.59%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 1084 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Unley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1154
Nearby (within 10km)
- Concordia CollegeCombined · Independent · 0.5kmICSEA 1140
- Walford Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 0.5kmICSEA 1162
- Sunrise Christian School FullartonPrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1133
- Saint Spyridon CollegePrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1081
- Highgate SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1150
- Mitcham Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1083
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1135
- Unley High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1084
- Mitcham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1121
- Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1074
- Parkside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1126
- St Raphael's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1048
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
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.
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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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Malvern
Is Malvern safe?
Malvern has a residential safety score of 79/100, 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 5,455 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Malvern?
In Malvern, the median house price is $2.53M. Median weekly house rent is $1,050.
How far is Malvern from Adelaide CBD?
Malvern is about 3.6 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 23 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Malvern?
Malvern has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1154 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Malvern?
Malvern has a transport score of 85/100 and 16 bus stops.