Royal Park
SA 5014 · Charles Sturt
3,453 (2021) → 3,631 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Royal Park is a stable suburb in Charles Sturt, SA 5014, about 11km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $920K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 80/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Royal Park has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.4%), India (2.14%), Croatia (1.56%), Italy (1.51%), Bosnia and Herzegovina (1.42%)
Top languages: Serbian (5.07%), Italian (2.87%), Greek (1.97%), Russian (1.71%), Polish (1.3%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1027 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hendon Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 966
Nearby (within 10km)
- Alberton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1007
- Seaton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 999
- Our Lady Queen of Peace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1037
- Mount Carmel College Primary CampusPrimary · Catholic · 2km
- Mount Carmel CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1002
- Westport Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1015
- Portside Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1068
- West Lakes Shore SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1061
- Woodville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1008
- Pennington School R-6Primary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 969
- Indie School Port Adelaide CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.7km
- Ngutu CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 923
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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 Royal Park
Is Royal Park safe?
Royal Park has a residential safety score of 67/100, 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 6,661 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Royal Park?
In Royal Park, the median house price is $920K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Royal Park from Adelaide CBD?
Royal Park is about 10.7 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 44 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Royal Park?
Royal Park has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 966 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Royal Park?
Royal Park has a transport score of 80/100 and 19 bus stops.