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St Kilda

SA 5110 • South Australia

88
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
17.41 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About St Kilda

St Kilda is a small coastal locality situated approximately 21 kilometres north-north-west of the Adelaide CBD, within the City of Salisbury local government area. With a 2021 Census population of 88, it is one of the more unusual localities on the northern fringe of Adelaide — low-lying, flat, and almost entirely surrounded by the Barker Inlet estuary and Gulf St Vincent mangroves. Residential dwellings are sparse, and the suburb is connected to the wider road network by a single 4-kilometre access road, giving it a distinctly semi-isolated character.

St Kilda is best known as a family day-trip destination, home to the award-winning St Kilda Adventure Playground — featuring a castle, flying fox and pirate ship — and the Adelaide Tramway Museum, which operates restored historic electric trams along a purpose-built track between the museum and the playground. The St Kilda Mangrove Trail and Interpretive Centre provides a 2-kilometre boardwalk through one of the largest tidal mangrove forests in the Adelaide region, and the area is internationally recognised for birdwatching, with over 100 species recorded in the surrounding mudflats, salt lagoons and seagrass beds of the Barker Inlet.

St Kilda falls under postcode 5110 and is governed by the Salisbury Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Spence, while state elections fall under the Taylor electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5110
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Salisbury
Federal Electorate
Spence
State Electorate
Taylor
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.72°, 138.57°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
17.41 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5110

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5110, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,355
Median 2023–24
$52,378
▲ 15.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,346

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5110; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Adelaide Metro Route 402 (nearest stop ~4.6 km from Tramway Museum) — Elizabeth City Centre / Salisbury Not a direct service; car recommended

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
21 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Salisbury or Elizabeth and use the Gawler rail line
By Car (Peak)
30-45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-30 min

🛣️ Accessible via Port Wakefield Road and Old Port Wakefield Road; limited public transport, car strongly recommended

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

St Kilda has almost no local services; the suburb is primarily a visitor destination, and a car is essential for all everyday needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
88
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St Kilda SA known for? +

St Kilda, South Australia is known for the award-winning St Kilda Adventure Playground, the Adelaide Tramway Museum with its restored historic electric trams, and the St Kilda Mangrove Trail — a 2-kilometre boardwalk through the Barker Inlet mangroves, internationally recognised for birdwatching with over 100 species recorded.

How far is St Kilda SA from Adelaide CBD? +

St Kilda is approximately 21 kilometres north-north-west of the Adelaide CBD, typically a 25-45 minute drive depending on traffic conditions via Port Wakefield Road.

Does St Kilda SA have public transport? +

Public transport to St Kilda is very limited. The nearest Adelaide Metro bus stop (Route 402) is approximately 4.6 kilometres from the Tramway Museum. A car is the most practical way to access the suburb.

What is the population of St Kilda SA? +

According to the 2021 Census, St Kilda has a population of 88 residents. The suburb has very few permanent dwellings and is primarily visited as a day-trip destination from Adelaide.

Is St Kilda SA a good place to live? +

St Kilda SA is a very unusual residential locality — primarily a day-trip and nature destination rather than a conventional suburb. Its near-complete isolation, lack of services, and single access road make it best suited to those seeking an extremely quiet, nature-immersed lifestyle close to Adelaide.

What is the postcode for St Kilda SA? +

The postcode for St Kilda, South Australia is 5110. This is distinct from the well-known St Kilda in Victoria (postcode 3182).

What is the population of St Kilda? +

St Kilda had a population of 88 at the 2021 Census.