What is Ferryden Park known for?

Ferryden Park is known as an affordable inner-city suburb with a multicultural community in the Port Adelaide Enfield area. The suburb has character housing and good bus connections, and is close to Port Adelaide's revitalising waterfront and dining precinct.

How far is Ferryden Park from Adelaide CBD?

Ferryden Park is approximately 7-9 kilometres north-west of the Adelaide CBD, with a bus journey of around 20-25 minutes to the city centre.

Does Ferryden Park have public transport?

Ferryden Park is served by bus routes connecting to Port Adelaide and the Adelaide CBD, with connections to the Outer Harbor rail line at Port Adelaide station.

What is the population of Ferryden Park?

According to the 2021 Census, Ferryden Park has a population of approximately 4,495 residents within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.

Is Ferryden Park a good place to live?

Ferryden Park offers affordable inner-city living with multicultural community character, close to Port Adelaide's revitalising waterfront precinct. It suits first-home buyers and young professionals seeking value and city access near Port Adelaide.

What is the postcode for Ferryden Park?

The postcode for Ferryden Park is 5010.

What is the average income in Ferryden Park?

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Ferryden Park is about $548 per week (around $28,500 per year). The median household income is $1,253 per week and the median family income is $1,589 per week.

What is the median house price in Ferryden Park?

As of March quarter 2026, the median house price is $920,500. Figures are based on Office of the Valuer-General SA — Metropolitan Median House Sales.

What is the age profile of Ferryden Park?

The median age in Ferryden Park is 37. The largest age group is 25–34 (738 residents, around 16%). Around 23% of residents are under 20 and about 15% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

How much is rent in Ferryden Park?

In Ferryden Park, the median weekly rent is $242, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500 (2021 Census).

Ferryden Park

SA 5010 • Greater Adelaide

4,495

Population (2021)

$65,156

Median Household Income

1.22 km²

Area

$242/wk

Median Rent

MulticulturalAffordableInner-CityDiverseSuburban

About Ferryden Park

Ferryden Park is a compact, densely settled suburb in Adelaide's inner north-west, located approximately 7 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of 4,495 spread across just 1.2 square kilometres, it is one of Adelaide's more densely populated suburban areas. The suburb has a notably diverse and multicultural character, with more than half of residents born overseas, and Vietnamese, Chinese, and Indian communities among its largest ancestral groups.

Ferryden Park offers some of Adelaide's most affordable rental options, with a median weekly rent of $242, making it accessible to newcomers, lower-income households, and established migrant communities. The suburb has a significant proportion of social housing, and residents have access to nearby shopping and services along Port Road and in neighbouring suburbs such as Croydon and Woodville. Its multicultural fabric is reflected in local community life, with a wide range of religious affiliations, languages spoken, and cultural traditions represented across this close-knit inner-suburban neighbourhood.

Ferryden Park falls under postcode 5010 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Croydon electorate.

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📍 Location

State

South Australia

Postcode

5010

Urban Area

Port Adelaide - Enfield - Park

LGA / Council

Port Adelaide Enfield

Federal Electorate

Adelaide

State Electorate

Croydon

Type

Major Urban

Timezone

Adelaide (UTC+9:30)

Coordinates

-34.87°, 138.56°

Statistical Area

Greater Adelaide

Area

1.22 km²

Elevation

🏷️ Property Prices March quarter 2026

Median sale prices in Ferryden Park for the March quarter 2026. Median house sale prices published by the Office of the Valuer-General SA (Adelaide metropolitan area).

🏡House

$921K

9 sales · YoY n/a

Source: Office of the Valuer-General SA — Metropolitan Median House Sales. Houses only — South Australia does not publish a unit/apartment series. Medians are for the latest quarter; year-on-year change is shown only where both quarters had at least 10 sales.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)

$242

Median Mortgage (monthly)

$1,500

Avg Household Size

2.6 people

Median Age

37 years

Social Housing (% of dwellings)

22.4%

343 state housing + 23 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Pennington

1 km

12 min

Woodville Park

1.8 km

22 min

Bus Services

Route 115, 116 — Adelaide CBD (King William Street) / Port Adelaide 15-25 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance

6 km

By Train

Bus or drive to Woodville Park then train on Outer Harbor/Grange Line to Adelaide, approx 25-35 min total

By Car (Peak)

15-28 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

10-18 min

🛣️ Inner west suburb near Port Road; Port Road tram route provides access to the CBD

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Ferryden Park has bus connections and local shops making some errands achievable without a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

4,155

Census 2021

4,495

▲ 8.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016

$23,608

Personal Income 2021

$28,496

▲ 20.7% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal

$28,496 / yr

$548/wk

Household

$65,156 / yr

$1253/wk

Family

$82,628 / yr

$1589/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,017

Born Overseas 2,260

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

1. Vietnam 758
2. India 367
3. China 95
4. Philippines 88
5. England 71
6. Cambodia 66
7. Bosnia & Herzegovina 63
8. Greece 49
9. Italy 46
10. Malaysia 43
11. Pakistan 42
12. Afghanistan 40
13. Poland 27
14. Taiwan 21
15. Croatia 20

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 933

Australian 680

English 637

Chinese 414

Indian 302

Italian 219

Greek 170

Irish 128

Filipino 127

German 125

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

903

Both parents born in Australia

3,120

Both parents born overseas

254

One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity

37.6%

No Religion

26.2%

Buddhism

15.8%

Islam

7.4%

Hinduism

3.7%

Sikhism

3.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years

249 (5.5%)

5-14 years

511 (11.4%)

15-19 years

276 (6.1%)

20-24 years

325 (7.2%)

25-34 years

738 (16.4%)

35-44 years

578 (12.9%)

45-54 years

639 (14.2%)

55-64 years

509 (11.3%)

65-74 years

405 (9.0%)

75-84 years

201 (4.5%)

85+ years

75 (1.7%)