Daw Park

SA 5041 • Greater Adelaide

2,705
Population (2021)
$41,444
Median Income
1.03 km²
Area
48m
Elevation

About Daw Park

Daw Park is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Mitcham (City) area. With a population of 2,705 and a median income of $41,444, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.03 km² at an elevation of 48m, 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. Daw Park combines affordability with quality of life.

Daw Park falls under postcode 5041 and is governed by Mitcham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Elder electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5041
Urban Area
Mitcham
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.98°, 138.59°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.03 km²
Elevation
48m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,672
Census 2021
2,705
1.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,476
Income 2021
$41,444
20.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,975
Born Overseas 639

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 94
  • 2. India 61
  • 3. China 51
  • 4. Greece 47
  • 5. Nepal 37
  • 6. Malaysia 23
  • 7. New Zealand 21
  • 8. Germany 19
  • 9. Bangladesh 18
  • 10. South Korea 18
  • 11. Sri Lanka 15
  • 12. Iran 14
  • 13. Indonesia 13
  • 14. Italy 13
  • 15. Scotland 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,015
Australian 794
Scottish 245
Irish 244
German 200
Greek 156
Italian 153
Chinese 112
Indian 69
Polish 55

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,381
Both parents born in Australia
880
Both parents born overseas
352
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.5%
Christianity
41.7%
Islam
2.8%
Hinduism
2.6%
Buddhism
1.4%
Sikhism
1.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
144 (5.3%)
5-14 years
294 (10.9%)
15-19 years
161 (6.0%)
20-24 years
166 (6.1%)
25-34 years
419 (15.5%)
35-44 years
361 (13.3%)
45-54 years
380 (14.0%)
55-64 years
276 (10.2%)
65-74 years
231 (8.5%)
75-84 years
144 (5.3%)
85+ years
128 (4.7%)

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