Warradale
SA 5046 · Marion
5,801 (2021) → 6,407 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Warradale is a moderate growth suburb in Marion, SA 5046, about 11km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.25M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Warradale has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.45%), China (2.6%), India (2.5%), Scotland (0.95%), South Africa (0.9%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.34%), Punjabi (0.9%), Italian (0.86%), Nepali (0.84%), Hindi (0.78%)
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 1074 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Christ the King SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1082
- Warradale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1042
Nearby (within 10km)
- Paringa Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1102
- Brighton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1075
- Brighton Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1076
- McAuley Community SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1102
- Westminster SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1133
- Sacred Heart CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1078
- Marion Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1037
- Sunrise Christian School MarionCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1082
- Dara SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1159
- Stella Maris Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1078
- Darlington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 989
- Suneden Specialist SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1048
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Warradale
Is Warradale safe?
Warradale has a residential safety score of 85/100, 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 3,034 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Warradale?
In Warradale, the median house price is $1.25M. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Warradale from Adelaide CBD?
Warradale is about 10.6 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 29 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Warradale?
Warradale has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1062 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Warradale?
Warradale has a transport score of 93/100, including 1 train station and 28 bus stops.