Unley Park

SA 5061 • Greater Adelaide

1,383
Population (2021)
$69,992
Median Income
0.85 km²
Area
56m
Elevation

About Unley Park

Unley Park is a well-established, sought-after suburb in South Australia, located within the Unley (City) area. With a population of 1,383 and a median income of $69,992, the suburb attracts professionals, young families, and career-focused individuals. Covering 0.85 km² at an elevation of 56m, 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. Unley Park combines affordability with quality of life.

Unley Park falls under postcode 5061 and is governed by Unley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Unley electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5061
Urban Area
Unley
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.96°, 138.60°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.85 km²
Elevation
56m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
47 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,445
Census 2021
1,383
4.3% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$53,716
Income 2021
$69,992
30.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,049
Born Overseas 302

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 67
  • 2. China 23
  • 3. Greece 15
  • 4. Hong Kong 15
  • 5. India 12
  • 6. United States 11
  • 7. Vietnam 11
  • 8. Malaysia 10
  • 9. New Zealand 10
  • 10. South Africa 10
  • 11. Canada 8
  • 12. Japan 7
  • 13. Sri Lanka 7
  • 14. France 6
  • 15. Germany 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 565
Australian 385
Scottish 155
German 141
Irish 141
Greek 110
Italian 85
Chinese 62
Indian 33
New Zealander 13

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

736
Both parents born in Australia
404
Both parents born overseas
212
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.1%
No Religion
41.0%
Hinduism
1.1%
Buddhism
0.9%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
51 (3.7%)
5-14 years
151 (10.9%)
15-19 years
113 (8.2%)
20-24 years
89 (6.4%)
25-34 years
117 (8.5%)
35-44 years
118 (8.5%)
45-54 years
194 (14.0%)
55-64 years
214 (15.5%)
65-74 years
192 (13.9%)
75-84 years
113 (8.2%)
85+ years
28 (2.0%)

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