North Plympton

SA 5037 • Greater Adelaide

3,610
Population (2021)
$40,404
Median Income
1.52 km²
Area
16m
Elevation
Inner SuburbanWell-ConnectedAffordableEstablished

About North Plympton

North Plympton is a compact inner-western suburb of Adelaide, located just 7 km from the CBD within the City of West Torrens. With a population of approximately 3,610, it's a well-established residential area characterised by a mix of post-war homes and newer infill developments. The suburb sits between Marion Road and the former Holdfast Bay railway corridor, offering convenient access to major arterial routes.

North Plympton offers a convenient lifestyle with excellent transport links, being just minutes from both the Adelaide CBD and the beachside suburb of Glenelg. Marion Road provides access to local shops, cafes, and services, while nearby Anzac Highway is one of Adelaide's most attractive boulevards lined with palm trees. The suburb appeals to young professionals, downsizers, and small families seeking affordable inner-city living with easy access to beaches, parks, and employment centres.

North Plympton falls under postcode 5037 and is governed by West Torrens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Badcoe electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5037
Urban Area
West Torrens
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.95°, 138.55°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.52 km²
Elevation
16m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Plympton
0.3 km
4 min
Clarence Park
1.2 km
15 min
Emerson
1.4 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 100 — Adelaide CBD via Marion Road 21 min
  • H20 — Henley Beach to CBD 15-25 min
  • J8 — Marion Interchange 10 min

Commute to Adelaide

Distance
7 km
By Train
12 min
By Bus
21 min
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 min

🛣️ Plympton station on the Seaford line provides frequent trains to Adelaide station. Multiple bus routes along Marion Road and Anzac Highway.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Good access to Marion Road shops and Plympton station on foot; some errands achievable without a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,777
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,225
Census 2021
3,610
11.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,032
Income 2021
$40,404
26.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,343
Born Overseas 1,160

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 196
  • 2. England 112
  • 3. China 108
  • 4. Greece 69
  • 5. Nepal 57
  • 6. Philippines 51
  • 7. Italy 44
  • 8. Malaysia 39
  • 9. Sri Lanka 23
  • 10. Germany 21
  • 11. South Africa 19
  • 12. New Zealand 18
  • 13. Brazil 17
  • 14. Egypt 17
  • 15. Scotland 17

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,027
Australian 997
Irish 283
Scottish 276
Greek 231
German 215
Italian 211
Chinese 209
Indian 188
Filipino 74

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,546
Both parents born in Australia
1,532
Both parents born overseas
420
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.9%
No Religion
38.6%
Hinduism
5.7%
Islam
2.8%
Sikhism
2.6%
Buddhism
1.9%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
199 (5.5%)
5-14 years
298 (8.3%)
15-19 years
147 (4.1%)
20-24 years
279 (7.7%)
25-34 years
589 (16.3%)
35-44 years
478 (13.2%)
45-54 years
371 (10.3%)
55-64 years
320 (8.9%)
65-74 years
305 (8.4%)
75-84 years
283 (7.8%)
85+ years
339 (9.4%)

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