Eden Hills

SA 5050 • Greater Adelaide

3,020
Population (2021)
$45,032
Median Income
4.03 km²
Area
176m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyHills CharacterLeafyEstablishedQuiet

About Eden Hills

Eden Hills is a leafy, elevated suburb nestled in the Adelaide Hills, approximately 12 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD in the City of Mitcham. With a population of around 3,020 (2021 Census), it is a quiet, established residential area characterised by tree-lined streets and generous block sizes. The predominant age group is 50–59 years, and the suburb has a high rate of owner-occupancy at 87%, reflecting its appeal to settled families and professionals.

Eden Hills enjoys a peaceful, semi-rural atmosphere while being well-connected to the city via the Belair train line. The suburb features 13 parks covering over 25% of its area, including access to the Sturt Gorge Recreation Park. Local families appreciate the proximity to quality schools, Flinders University, and Flinders Medical Centre. Residents are typically professionals drawn to the suburb's blend of hills character, city views, and a strong sense of community.

Eden Hills falls under postcode 5050 and is governed by Mitcham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Waite electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5050
Urban Area
Mitcham
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.02°, 138.59°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
4.03 km²
Elevation
176m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Eden Hills
0.3 km
4 min
Coromandel
1.2 km
15 min
Blackwood
2 km
25 min
Glenalta
2.5 km
30 min

Bus Services

  • 194, 195 — Blackwood Interchange / Marion 15–25 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
12 km
By Train
25 min
By Bus
35–40 min
By Car (Peak)
25–35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
18–22 min

🛣️ Direct train service on the Belair line to Adelaide station

Walkability Car-Dependent

Hilly terrain and spread-out layout mean most errands require a car, though the train station provides good CBD access.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$388
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,842
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,981
Census 2021
3,020
1.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,088
Income 2021
$45,032
24.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,228
Born Overseas 731

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 247
  • 2. New Zealand 40
  • 3. China 31
  • 4. Germany 31
  • 5. India 30
  • 6. Netherlands 25
  • 7. South Africa 21
  • 8. Scotland 19
  • 9. Canada 16
  • 10. United States 15
  • 11. Vietnam 14
  • 12. Malaysia 13
  • 13. France 11
  • 14. Philippines 10
  • 15. Sri Lanka 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,357
Australian 1,073
Scottish 361
German 295
Irish 280
Italian 78
Chinese 74
Dutch 71
Greek 55
Polish 48

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,557
Both parents born in Australia
935
Both parents born overseas
473
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
61.0%
Christianity
31.8%
Buddhism
1.4%
Hinduism
0.9%
Islam
0.9%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
131 (4.3%)
5-14 years
404 (13.4%)
15-19 years
169 (5.6%)
20-24 years
202 (6.7%)
25-34 years
310 (10.3%)
35-44 years
333 (11.0%)
45-54 years
483 (16.0%)
55-64 years
390 (12.9%)
65-74 years
340 (11.3%)
75-84 years
182 (6.0%)
85+ years
68 (2.3%)

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