Northfield

SA 5085 • Greater Adelaide

5,043
Population (2021)
$35,308
Median Income
2.49 km²
Area
77m
Elevation

About Northfield

Northfield is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Port Adelaide Enfield (City) area. With a population of 5,043 and a median income of $35,308, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.49 km² at an elevation of 77m, 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. Northfield combines affordability with quality of life.

Northfield falls under postcode 5085 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Enfield electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5085
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - East
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.85°, 138.63°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.49 km²
Elevation
77m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$307
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,580
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,637
Census 2021
5,043
8.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,572
Income 2021
$35,308
32.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,792
Born Overseas 2,060

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 773
  • 2. Afghanistan 140
  • 3. England 106
  • 4. Philippines 94
  • 5. Vietnam 83
  • 6. China 78
  • 7. Iran 49
  • 8. Nepal 48
  • 9. Pakistan 42
  • 10. New Zealand 32
  • 11. Germany 29
  • 12. Sri Lanka 26
  • 13. Iraq 22
  • 14. Italy 22
  • 15. Malaysia 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 883
Australian 830
Indian 720
Irish 183
Chinese 173
Scottish 169
German 164
Italian 144
Filipino 115
Australian Aboriginal 114

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,160
Both parents born in Australia
2,561
Both parents born overseas
334
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
24.4%
No Religion
24.1%
Hinduism
13.1%
Islam
8.6%
Sikhism
5.6%
Buddhism
2.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
316 (6.3%)
5-14 years
554 (11.0%)
15-19 years
207 (4.1%)
20-24 years
352 (7.0%)
25-34 years
1,056 (20.9%)
35-44 years
1,015 (20.1%)
45-54 years
552 (10.9%)
55-64 years
407 (8.1%)
65-74 years
314 (6.2%)
75-84 years
198 (3.9%)
85+ years
73 (1.4%)

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