Largs Bay

SA 5016 • Greater Adelaide

4,104
Population (2021)
$44,616
Median Income
2.08 km²
Area
7m
Elevation

About Largs Bay

Largs Bay is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Port Adelaide Enfield (City) area. With a population of 4,104 and a median income of $44,616, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.08 km² at an elevation of 7m, 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. Largs Bay combines affordability with quality of life.

Largs Bay falls under postcode 5016 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Adelaide electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5016
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.83°, 138.50°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.08 km²
Elevation
7m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$315
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,081
Census 2021
4,104
0.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,724
Income 2021
$44,616
24.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,348
Born Overseas 647

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 271
  • 2. Scotland 46
  • 3. New Zealand 41
  • 4. Germany 28
  • 5. Italy 21
  • 6. Netherlands 17
  • 7. Ireland 16
  • 8. Poland 16
  • 9. United States 14
  • 10. South Africa 13
  • 11. Greece 12
  • 12. India 11
  • 13. Bosnia & Herzegovina 8
  • 14. Canada 8
  • 15. Vietnam 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,901
Australian 1,555
Scottish 500
Irish 485
German 307
Italian 223
Australian Aboriginal 89
Greek 75
Polish 67
Dutch 64

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,492
Both parents born in Australia
921
Both parents born overseas
584
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
53.1%
Christianity
41.4%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.4%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
213 (5.2%)
5-14 years
403 (9.8%)
15-19 years
213 (5.2%)
20-24 years
220 (5.4%)
25-34 years
410 (10.0%)
35-44 years
491 (12.0%)
45-54 years
594 (14.5%)
55-64 years
676 (16.5%)
65-74 years
463 (11.3%)
75-84 years
219 (5.3%)
85+ years
199 (4.8%)

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