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North Adelaide

SA 5006 · Adelaide

6,823 (2021)7,425 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

90
Overall score

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

6,823
Population
$1.84M
Median house (2026)
63
Safety score
94
Transport score

North Adelaide is a moderate growth suburb in Adelaide, SA 5006, about 2km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.84M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is a short drive from the coast. North Adelaide has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.

2.3 km
To Adelaide CBD
9.4 km
To coast
$750/wk
Median rent (house)
1.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,823
Population
39
Median age
1.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Median household income (weekly)$1,867
vs NSW median+0.9%
Bachelor degree or higher62.4%
Born in Australia64.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse611 / 801 / 1,436

Top countries of birth: England (5%), India (2.46%), China (2.02%), USA (1.22%), Malaysia (1.08%)

Top languages: Mandarin (2.78%), Greek (1.45%), Italian (1.22%), Hindi (0.98%), Spanish (0.95%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.84M+8.7%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$750 / $535 wk
Rental yield (house)2.1%
Days on market (house)Data not available

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

Residential Safety

63
Residential

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

16
Break & enter dwelling235/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
20
Motor vehicle theft293/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
1
Robbery15/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 766 (all categories, latest year)11,227 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

206
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1064 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • North Adelaide Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1140
  • St Dominic's Priory CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1087

Nearby (within 10km)

  • University Senior College at Adelaide UniversitySecondary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1079
  • Adelaide Botanic High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1100
  • Blackfriars Priory SchoolCombined · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1044
  • Wilderness SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1169
  • Youthinc. Enterprise AcademySecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 993
  • University Senior College at Adelaide University - Gawler Place CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1100
  • Prescott CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1014
  • Adelaide International SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
  • Bowden Brompton Community SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 895
  • Bowden Brompton Community School - Beach CampusCombined · Government · 2km
  • Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)Secondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1020

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

94
1Train
76Bus
CBD commute (est.)13 min (train)
Peak train frequency4/hr
Nearest train stationFestival Plaza (1.2 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.

272 in suburbSupermarkets
24456 in suburbCafes/Rest.
7326 in suburbParks
226 in suburbPlaygrounds
17986 in suburbPools
336 in suburbGyms
22 in suburbDog parks
235 in suburbGPs
164 in suburbPharmacies
152 in suburbChildcare
81 in suburbLibraries
418110 in suburbSports fields
3Vets
Nearest beachHenley Beach (9.4 km)
Nearest hospitalWomens and Childrens Hospital (550 m)
Nearest vet2.6 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (7.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate2.14%
Projected population 20417,689
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about North Adelaide

Is North Adelaide safe?

North Adelaide has a residential safety score of 63/100, 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 11,227 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in North Adelaide?

In North Adelaide, the median house price is $1.84M. Median weekly house rent is $750.

How far is North Adelaide from Adelaide CBD?

North Adelaide is about 2.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 13 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in North Adelaide?

North Adelaide has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1114 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in North Adelaide?

North Adelaide has a transport score of 94/100, including 1 train station and 76 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.