Kilkenny

SA 5009 • Greater Adelaide

1,846
Population (2021)
$34,060
Median Income
1.09 km²
Area
15m
Elevation

About Kilkenny

Kilkenny is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Charles Sturt (City) area. With a population of 1,846 and a median income of $34,060, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.09 km² at an elevation of 15m, 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. Kilkenny combines affordability with quality of life.

Kilkenny falls under postcode 5009 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Croydon electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5009
Urban Area
Charles Sturt - North-East
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.88°, 138.55°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.09 km²
Elevation
15m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    470 Torrens Road Kilkenny 5009 SA
  • ALDI
    Torrens Road 470, Kilkenny SA 5009

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,660
Census 2021
1,846
11.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,740
Income 2021
$34,060
32.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,091
Born Overseas 698

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 136
  • 2. India 79
  • 3. Italy 55
  • 4. England 38
  • 5. Greece 27
  • 6. Philippines 19
  • 7. Cambodia 15
  • 8. Croatia 15
  • 9. Bosnia & Herzegovina 14
  • 10. Afghanistan 13
  • 11. China 13
  • 12. Sri Lanka 13
  • 13. Bangladesh 11
  • 14. Poland 11
  • 15. Thailand 11

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 409
Australian 395
Italian 213
Vietnamese 146
Greek 123
Irish 108
Scottish 102
German 86
Chinese 71
Serbian 58

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

625
Both parents born in Australia
972
Both parents born overseas
183
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.2%
No Religion
31.1%
Buddhism
6.2%
Islam
4.8%
Hinduism
3.5%
Sikhism
2.0%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
78 (4.2%)
5-14 years
185 (10.0%)
15-19 years
101 (5.5%)
20-24 years
149 (8.1%)
25-34 years
293 (15.9%)
35-44 years
244 (13.2%)
45-54 years
243 (13.2%)
55-64 years
191 (10.3%)
65-74 years
149 (8.1%)
75-84 years
144 (7.8%)
85+ years
73 (4.0%)

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