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Cheltenham

SA 5014 • Greater Adelaide

2,236
Population (2021)
$39,832
Median Income
1.14 km²
Area
8m
Elevation

About Cheltenham

Cheltenham is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Charles Sturt (City) area. With a population of 2,236 and a median income of $39,832, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.14 km² at an elevation of 8m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Cheltenham combines affordability with quality of life.

Cheltenham falls under postcode 5014 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cheltenham electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5014
Urban Area
Charles Sturt - North-East
LGA
Charles Sturt
Federal Electorate
Hindmarsh
State Electorate
Cheltenham
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.87°, 138.52°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.14 km²
Elevation
8m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$290
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,602
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,199
Census 2021
2,236
▲ 1.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,916
Income 2021
$39,832
▲ 21.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,733
Born Overseas 444

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 85
  • 2. India 45
  • 3. Italy 32
  • 4. China 25
  • 5. Germany 24
  • 6. Philippines 20
  • 7. Vietnam 17
  • 8. Greece 15
  • 9. Pakistan 12
  • 10. Scotland 9
  • 11. United States 9
  • 12. Croatia 8
  • 13. New Zealand 7
  • 14. Canada 6
  • 15. Nepal 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 777
Australian 704
Irish 210
Italian 202
Scottish 192
German 179
Greek 111
Russian 53
Croatian 45
Polish 45

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,153
Both parents born in Australia
704
Both parents born overseas
333
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.9%
No Religion
42.8%
Islam
1.4%
Sikhism
1.1%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
103 (4.6%)
5-14 years
215 (9.6%)
15-19 years
124 (5.5%)
20-24 years
132 (5.9%)
25-34 years
303 (13.6%)
35-44 years
253 (11.3%)
45-54 years
319 (14.3%)
55-64 years
349 (15.6%)
65-74 years
280 (12.5%)
75-84 years
107 (4.8%)
85+ years
60 (2.7%)

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