Plympton

SA 5038 • Greater Adelaide

5,459
Population (2021)
$43,836
Median Income
1.75 km²
Area
17m
Elevation

About Plympton

Plympton is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the West Torrens (City) area. With a population of 5,459 and a median income of $43,836, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.75 km² at an elevation of 17m, 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. Plympton combines affordability with quality of life.

Plympton falls under postcode 5038 and is governed by West Torrens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Badcoe electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5038
Urban Area
West Torrens
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.96°, 138.55°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.75 km²
Elevation
17m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Marion Road & Anzac Highway Plympton 5038 SA
  • ALDI
    Anzac Highway, Marion Road Cnr, Plympton SA 5038

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,662
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
34 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,756
Census 2021
5,459
14.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,708
Income 2021
$43,836
34.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,102
Born Overseas 2,218

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 441
  • 2. Nepal 402
  • 3. China 224
  • 4. England 142
  • 5. Greece 75
  • 6. Philippines 72
  • 7. Italy 49
  • 8. Malaysia 45
  • 9. New Zealand 45
  • 10. Sri Lanka 35
  • 11. Brazil 32
  • 12. Vietnam 31
  • 13. Pakistan 29
  • 14. Scotland 29
  • 15. Hong Kong 28

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,440
Australian 1,271
Chinese 419
Indian 397
Irish 394
Scottish 373
Italian 302
German 287
Greek 279
Filipino 88

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,009
Both parents born in Australia
2,737
Both parents born overseas
551
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
38.4%
Christianity
36.2%
Hinduism
12.0%
Sikhism
3.3%
Islam
2.7%
Buddhism
2.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
251 (4.6%)
5-14 years
446 (8.2%)
15-19 years
239 (4.4%)
20-24 years
527 (9.7%)
25-34 years
1,365 (25.0%)
35-44 years
785 (14.4%)
45-54 years
580 (10.6%)
55-64 years
534 (9.8%)
65-74 years
390 (7.1%)
75-84 years
217 (4.0%)
85+ years
123 (2.3%)

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