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Ingle Farm

SA 5098 • Greater Adelaide

9,543
Population (2021)
$66,872
Median Household Income
4.47 km²
Area
$310/wk
Median Rent
EstablishedAffordableMulticulturalGood TransportFamily-Friendly

About Ingle Farm

Ingle Farm is an established residential suburb 12 kilometres northeast of Adelaide's CBD in the City of Salisbury. Home to approximately 9,500 residents, this suburb was developed primarily as a South Australian Housing Trust estate from 1965, creating a neat grid of streets at the base of the Mount Lofty Ranges foothills. The community has matured into a diverse, multicultural neighbourhood with strong local amenities.

Life in Ingle Farm centres on the well-equipped shopping centre at Montague and Walkleys Roads, offering retail, medical, aged care, and community services. The Ingle Farm Sporting Club at Rowe Park provides football, cricket, and netball facilities, while three primary schools serve local families. The suburb attracts working families and migrants seeking affordable housing, established infrastructure, and excellent public transport connections via the O-Bahn busway to the CBD.

Ingle Farm falls under postcode 5098 and is governed by Salisbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Florey electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5098
Urban Area
Salisbury - South-East
LGA / Council
Salisbury
Federal Electorate
Makin
State Electorate
Florey
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.83°, 138.64°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
4.47 km²
Elevation
60m

🏷️ Property Prices March quarter 2026

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

🏡House
$863K
45 sales · ▲ 15.8% YoY

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)
$310
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,387
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6%

147 state housing + 70 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mawson Lakes
2.5 km
30 min
Salisbury
4 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • 500, 501, 502 — Adelaide CBD via O-Bahn 25-30 min
  • 202, 203 — CBD via Hampstead Road 35-40 min
  • 560, 565 — Tea Tree Plaza to Elizabeth 20-30 min

Commute to Adelaide

Distance
12 km
By Train
20-25 min from Mawson Lakes
By Bus
25-30 min via O-Bahn
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ O-Bahn provides excellent express service to the CBD

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Shopping centre and schools within walking distance for many residents

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Ingle Farm Shopping Centre Motague Street Ingle Farm 5098 SA
  • ALDI
    Montague Road 237, Ingle Farm SA 5098

🎓 Schools

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,825
Census 2021
9,543
▲ 8.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$25,636
Personal Income 2021
$33,072
▲ 29.0% 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
$33,072 / yr
$636/wk
Household
$66,872 / yr
$1286/wk
Family
$79,508 / yr
$1529/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,824
Born Overseas 3,298

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 742
  • 2. England 482
  • 3. Philippines 317
  • 4. Afghanistan 262
  • 5. Vietnam 108
  • 6. Germany 72
  • 7. Italy 71
  • 8. Pakistan 67
  • 9. Iran 66
  • 10. China 62

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,923
Australian 2,611
Indian 635
Irish 549
Scottish 549
German 504
Filipino 403
Italian 384
Australian Aboriginal 253
Chinese 159

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,647
Both parents born in Australia
4,293
Both parents born overseas
962
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.1%
No Religion
36.3%
Islam
7.8%
Hinduism
5.5%
Sikhism
3.4%
Buddhism
1.7%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
561 (5.9%)
5-14 years
1,036 (10.9%)
15-19 years
478 (5.0%)
20-24 years
606 (6.4%)
25-34 years
1,463 (15.3%)
35-44 years
1,280 (13.4%)
45-54 years
1,091 (11.4%)
55-64 years
951 (10.0%)
65-74 years
1,088 (11.4%)
75-84 years
741 (7.8%)
85+ years
240 (2.5%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ingle Farm known for? +

Ingle Farm is known as one of the larger established suburbs in Adelaide's northern corridor, with a multicultural community, affordable housing, good local schools, and convenient bus connections to the O-Bahn Busway.

How far is Ingle Farm from Adelaide CBD? +

Ingle Farm is approximately 14-16 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD, with a bus journey of around 30-35 minutes to the city centre via the O-Bahn Busway.

Does Ingle Farm have public transport? +

Ingle Farm is served by bus routes connecting to the O-Bahn Busway and Salisbury station on the Gawler Central Line. The suburb has good public transport connectivity for northern Adelaide.

What is the population of Ingle Farm? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ingle Farm has a population of approximately 9,543 residents, one of the larger suburbs in the City of Salisbury local government area.

Is Ingle Farm a good place to live? +

Ingle Farm is a practical and affordable northern Adelaide suburb with good public transport, schools, parks, and a multicultural community. It suits families seeking value with reasonable access to both the CBD and northern services.

What is the postcode for Ingle Farm? +

The postcode for Ingle Farm is 5098.

What is the average income in Ingle Farm? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Ingle Farm is about $636 per week (around $33,100 per year). The median household income is $1,286 per week and the median family income is $1,529 per week.

What is the median house price in Ingle Farm? +

As of March quarter 2026, the median house price is $862,500, up 15.8% year-on-year. Figures are based on Office of the Valuer-General SA — Metropolitan Median House Sales.

What is the age profile of Ingle Farm? +

The median age in Ingle Farm is 39. The largest age group is 25–34 (1,463 residents, around 15%). Around 22% of residents are under 20 and about 22% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

How much is rent in Ingle Farm? +

In Ingle Farm, the median weekly rent is $310, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,387 (2021 Census).