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Flagstaff Hill

SA 5159 • Greater Adelaide

10,184
Population (2021)
$43,888
Median Income
7.91 km²
Area
193m
Elevation
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About Flagstaff Hill

Flagstaff Hill is a hillside suburb 18 kilometres south of Adelaide's CBD in the City of Onkaparinga. The suburb features elevated living with views, larger blocks, and access to conservation areas. The community is well-established and family-oriented.

Premium southern living defines Flagstaff Hill—elevated homes, larger blocks, and access to nature attract families seeking quality in Adelaide's south. The suburb offers hills lifestyle within the metropolitan area.

Flagstaff Hill falls under postcode 5159 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Davenport electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5159
Urban Area
Onkaparinga - Central North
LGA
Onkaparinga
Federal Electorate
Kingston
State Electorate
Davenport
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.05°, 138.59°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
7.91 km²
Elevation
193m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$385
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,950
Census 2021
10,184
▲ 2.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,908
Income 2021
$43,888
▲ 15.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,175
Born Overseas 2,843

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 997
  • 2. China 181
  • 3. South Africa 156
  • 4. India 145
  • 5. New Zealand 106
  • 6. Scotland 106
  • 7. Netherlands 63
  • 8. Germany 58
  • 9. Iran 57
  • 10. Philippines 54
  • 11. Italy 50
  • 12. Poland 45
  • 13. Ireland 41
  • 14. South Korea 39
  • 15. Sri Lanka 39

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,625
Australian 3,344
Scottish 993
Irish 879
German 820
Italian 361
Chinese 325
Dutch 236
Indian 220
Polish 168

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,025
Both parents born in Australia
3,596
Both parents born overseas
1,375
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.1%
Christianity
41.3%
Islam
1.2%
Hinduism
1.0%
Buddhism
1.0%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
507 (5.0%)
5-14 years
1,261 (12.4%)
15-19 years
642 (6.3%)
20-24 years
594 (5.8%)
25-34 years
987 (9.7%)
35-44 years
1,321 (13.0%)
45-54 years
1,445 (14.2%)
55-64 years
1,410 (13.8%)
65-74 years
1,277 (12.5%)
75-84 years
586 (5.8%)
85+ years
157 (1.5%)

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