Edwardstown

SA 5039 • Greater Adelaide

4,514
Population (2021)
$38,688
Median Income
2.34 km²
Area
28m
Elevation

About Edwardstown

Edwardstown is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Marion (City) area. With a population of 4,514 and a median income of $38,688, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.34 km² at an elevation of 28m, 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. Edwardstown combines affordability with quality of life.

Edwardstown falls under postcode 5039 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Elder electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5039
Urban Area
Marion - North
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.98°, 138.57°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.34 km²
Elevation
28m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Castle Plaza Shopping Centre 992 South Road Edwardstown 5039 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$275
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,690
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,328
Census 2021
4,514
4.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,716
Income 2021
$38,688
39.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,943
Born Overseas 1,388

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Nepal 172
  • 2. India 157
  • 3. China 156
  • 4. England 126
  • 5. Philippines 56
  • 6. Vietnam 48
  • 7. Malaysia 44
  • 8. Sri Lanka 31
  • 9. New Zealand 28
  • 10. Pakistan 27
  • 11. Hong Kong 26
  • 12. Italy 24
  • 13. South Korea 22
  • 14. South Africa 22
  • 15. Greece 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,486
Australian 1,313
Irish 387
Scottish 350
German 312
Chinese 308
Italian 175
Indian 173
Greek 112
Filipino 69

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,055
Both parents born in Australia
1,755
Both parents born overseas
514
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.3%
Christianity
34.9%
Hinduism
6.3%
Buddhism
2.9%
Islam
2.2%
Sikhism
1.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
246 (5.4%)
5-14 years
435 (9.6%)
15-19 years
196 (4.3%)
20-24 years
349 (7.7%)
25-34 years
862 (19.1%)
35-44 years
683 (15.1%)
45-54 years
499 (11.1%)
55-64 years
532 (11.8%)
65-74 years
422 (9.3%)
75-84 years
195 (4.3%)
85+ years
86 (1.9%)

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