Firle

SA 5070 • Greater Adelaide

1,508
Population (2021)
$38,220
Median Income
0.62 km²
Area
77m
Elevation

About Firle

Firle is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Norwood Payneham St Peters (City) area. With a population of 1,508 and a median income of $38,220, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 0.62 km² at an elevation of 77m, 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. Firle combines affordability with quality of life.

Firle falls under postcode 5070 and is governed by Norwood Payneham St Peters Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dunstan electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5070
Urban Area
Norwood - Payneham - St Peters
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.90°, 138.65°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.62 km²
Elevation
77m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Firle Plaza Shopping CentreCnr Glyburn Road & Shelley Street Firle 5070 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,437
Census 2021
1,508
4.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,600
Income 2021
$38,220
33.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 882
Born Overseas 610

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 122
  • 2. India 97
  • 3. Italy 97
  • 4. England 39
  • 5. Malaysia 25
  • 6. Hong Kong 18
  • 7. Greece 17
  • 8. Sri Lanka 14
  • 9. New Zealand 13
  • 10. Germany 11
  • 11. Iran 11
  • 12. South Korea 11
  • 13. Nepal 11
  • 14. Vietnam 9
  • 15. Turkey 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 359
Italian 305
Australian 302
Chinese 217
Indian 98
Greek 87
Irish 83
German 80
Scottish 78
Dutch 14

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

470
Both parents born in Australia
833
Both parents born overseas
169
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.9%
No Religion
37.6%
Hinduism
4.9%
Buddhism
2.6%
Sikhism
1.8%
Islam
1.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
80 (5.3%)
5-14 years
164 (10.9%)
15-19 years
81 (5.4%)
20-24 years
103 (6.8%)
25-34 years
235 (15.6%)
35-44 years
226 (15.0%)
45-54 years
180 (11.9%)
55-64 years
154 (10.2%)
65-74 years
132 (8.8%)
75-84 years
96 (6.4%)
85+ years
59 (3.9%)

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