St Marys

SA 5042 • Greater Adelaide

3,010
Population (2021)
$40,820
Median Income
1.83 km²
Area
54m
Elevation

About St Marys

St Marys is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Mitcham (City) area. With a population of 3,010 and a median income of $40,820, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.83 km² at an elevation of 54m, 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. St Marys combines affordability with quality of life.

St Marys falls under postcode 5042 and is governed by Mitcham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Elder electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5042
Urban Area
Mitcham
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.00°, 138.58°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.83 km²
Elevation
54m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$285
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,654
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,759
Census 2021
3,010
9.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,120
Income 2021
$40,820
40.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,878
Born Overseas 1,031

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 187
  • 2. Nepal 80
  • 3. England 67
  • 4. China 56
  • 5. Philippines 55
  • 6. Sri Lanka 39
  • 7. Vietnam 35
  • 8. Pakistan 32
  • 9. Greece 30
  • 10. New Zealand 27
  • 11. Indonesia 23
  • 12. Italy 21
  • 13. Iran 20
  • 14. Malaysia 18
  • 15. Bangladesh 17

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 928
Australian 823
Scottish 247
Irish 200
Indian 194
German 180
Italian 134
Greek 130
Chinese 126
Filipino 70

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,172
Both parents born in Australia
1,330
Both parents born overseas
395
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.1%
No Religion
37.4%
Hinduism
6.0%
Islam
5.5%
Sikhism
2.0%
Buddhism
1.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
202 (6.7%)
5-14 years
296 (9.8%)
15-19 years
153 (5.1%)
20-24 years
198 (6.6%)
25-34 years
639 (21.2%)
35-44 years
485 (16.1%)
45-54 years
325 (10.8%)
55-64 years
324 (10.8%)
65-74 years
198 (6.6%)
75-84 years
142 (4.7%)
85+ years
52 (1.7%)

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