Parkside
SA 5063 · Unley
5,126 (2021) → 5,363 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Parkside is a stable suburb in Unley, SA 5063, about 2km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.78M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 10km inland. Parkside has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 47/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.8%), China (3.12%), Italy (1.68%), Greece (1.66%), India (1.66%)
Top languages: Greek (3.75%), Mandarin (3.61%), Italian (2.65%), Cantonese (1.05%), Spanish (0.94%)
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 1080 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Parkside Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1142
- St Raphael's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1106
Nearby (within 10km)
- Saint Spyridon CollegePrimary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1077
- Sunrise Christian School FullartonPrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1130
- Unley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1152
- Concordia CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1140
- Walford Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1170
- Gilles Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1112
- Glenunga International High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1148
- Annesley CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1171
- Pulteney Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1169
- St Patrick's Special SchoolCombined · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1098
- Highgate SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1150
- Muirden Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1099
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
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Parkside
Is Parkside safe?
Parkside has a residential safety score of 47/100, 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 5,014 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Parkside?
In Parkside, the median house price is $1.78M. Median weekly house rent is $767.
How far is Parkside from Adelaide CBD?
Parkside is about 2.5 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 19 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Parkside?
Parkside has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1124 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Parkside?
Parkside has a transport score of 83/100 and 17 bus stops.