South Plympton

SA 5038 • Greater Adelaide

4,721
Population (2021)
$41,860
Median Income
1.57 km²
Area
24m
Elevation

About South Plympton

South Plympton is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Marion (City) area. With a population of 4,721 and a median income of $41,860, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.57 km² at an elevation of 24m, 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. South Plympton combines affordability with quality of life.

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

📍 Location

Postcode
5038
Urban Area
Marion - North
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.97°, 138.56°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.57 km²
Elevation
24m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$340
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,700
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,174
Census 2021
4,721
13.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,592
Income 2021
$41,860
24.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,075
Born Overseas 1,536

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 240
  • 2. India 233
  • 3. England 141
  • 4. Nepal 122
  • 5. Malaysia 76
  • 6. Philippines 67
  • 7. Greece 45
  • 8. Vietnam 42
  • 9. Pakistan 39
  • 10. Italy 36
  • 11. New Zealand 32
  • 12. Hong Kong 25
  • 13. South Africa 24
  • 14. Sri Lanka 22
  • 15. Cambodia 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,409
Australian 1,298
Chinese 494
Scottish 396
Irish 365
German 304
Indian 274
Italian 222
Greek 179
Filipino 99

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,968
Both parents born in Australia
2,073
Both parents born overseas
557
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
41.4%
Christianity
40.2%
Hinduism
5.3%
Islam
2.9%
Buddhism
2.8%
Sikhism
1.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
274 (5.8%)
5-14 years
471 (10.0%)
15-19 years
206 (4.4%)
20-24 years
333 (7.1%)
25-34 years
868 (18.4%)
35-44 years
665 (14.1%)
45-54 years
547 (11.6%)
55-64 years
512 (10.8%)
65-74 years
437 (9.3%)
75-84 years
256 (5.4%)
85+ years
150 (3.2%)

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