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Vale Park

SA 5081 • Greater Adelaide

2,452
Population (2021)
$105,612
Median Household Income
1.01 km²
Area
$410/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffluentInner City
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About Vale Park

Vale Park is an established residential suburb in the Town of Walkerville, located approximately 4 kilometres north-east of the Adelaide city centre. With a population of 2,452 at the 2021 Census, it is a quiet, leafy suburb nestled between North East Road and the River Torrens corridor, forming part of Adelaide's inner north-east. Residential development began in earnest from around 1959, and the suburb retains a mid-century character with well-maintained homes on generous allotments.

Vale Park offers a peaceful, family-friendly lifestyle with the advantage of close proximity to the Adelaide CBD. The River Torrens Linear Park provides scenic walking and cycling trails along the suburb's southern edge, and Klemzig and Walkerville are within easy reach for local cafes and services. The suburb is well connected by bus routes along North East Road and Ascot Avenue, making it popular with professionals and families who value a quiet neighbourhood without sacrificing city access.

Vale Park falls under postcode 5081 and is governed by the Walkerville Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Adelaide, while state elections fall under the Torrens electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5081
Urban Area
Prospect - Walkerville
LGA / Council
Walkerville
Federal Electorate
Adelaide
State Electorate
Torrens
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.89°, 138.63°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.01 km²
Population Density
2,435 /km²
Elevation
46m

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🏷️ Property Prices March quarter 2026

Median sale prices in Vale Park for the March quarter 2026. Median house sale prices published by the Office of the Valuer-General SA (Adelaide metropolitan area).

🏡House
$1.48M
13 sales · YoY n/a

Source: Office of the Valuer-General SA — Metropolitan Median House Sales. Houses only — South Australia does not publish a unit/apartment series. Medians are for the latest quarter; year-on-year change is shown only where both quarters had at least 10 sales.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5081

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5081, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$56,582
Median 2023–24
$65,767
▲ 16.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$114,879

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5081; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

Personal Income 2016
$34,996
Personal Income 2021
$46,280
▲ 32.2% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$46,280 / yr
$890/wk
Household
$105,612 / yr
$2031/wk
Family
$124,332 / yr
$2391/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.6%

6 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • 210, 211, 281 — Adelaide CBD via North East Road 15-20 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
4 km
By Train
No train station in suburb; O-Bahn Busway accessible at Klemzig (~1.5 km)
By Car (Peak)
12-20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-12 min

🛣️ Close to O-Bahn Busway corridor for fast bus access to city

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Good footpaths and nearby River Torrens trails; bus services on main roads; car helpful for some errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,245
Census 2021
2,452
▲ 9.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,633
Born Overseas 766

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 113
  • 2. England 92
  • 3. China 78
  • 4. Italy 48
  • 5. Vietnam 42
  • 6. Malaysia 37
  • 7. Sri Lanka 34
  • 8. Greece 29
  • 9. Iran 27
  • 10. Scotland 23

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 741
Australian 614
Italian 292
Chinese 229
Scottish 191
Irish 154
Indian 153
German 143
Greek 107
Vietnamese 54

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace

1,033
Both parents born in Australia
1,081
Both parents born overseas
274
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.6%
No Religion
35.9%
Hinduism
5.6%
Buddhism
3.1%
Islam
2.3%
Sikhism
1.3%

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📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
127 (5.2%)
5-14 years
270 (11.0%)
15-19 years
144 (5.9%)
20-24 years
152 (6.2%)
25-34 years
281 (11.5%)
35-44 years
326 (13.3%)
45-54 years
324 (13.2%)
55-64 years
304 (12.4%)
65-74 years
270 (11.0%)
75-84 years
181 (7.4%)
85+ years
84 (3.4%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Vale Park SA? +

Vale Park is a suburb located approximately 4 km north-east of the Adelaide CBD, in the Town of Walkerville, between North East Road and the River Torrens.

What is the population of Vale Park? +

Vale Park had a population of 2,452 people according to the 2021 Australian Census.

What LGA is Vale Park in? +

Vale Park is in the Town of Walkerville local government area.

How do I get from Vale Park to Adelaide CBD? +

Bus routes along North East Road and Ascot Avenue connect Vale Park to Adelaide CBD in around 15-20 minutes. The O-Bahn Busway at Klemzig is approximately 1.5 km away and offers very fast bus connections to the city. By car, the trip takes about 10-15 minutes.

Is Vale Park a good suburb? +

Vale Park is regarded as a desirable inner north-east suburb, offering leafy streets, River Torrens access, a quiet atmosphere, and proximity to Adelaide's CBD — popular with families and professionals alike.

What is the average income in Vale Park? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Vale Park is about $890 per week (around $46,300 per year). The median household income is $2,031 per week and the median family income is $2,391 per week.

What is the median house price in Vale Park? +

As of March quarter 2026, the median house price is $1,478,000. Figures are based on Office of the Valuer-General SA — Metropolitan Median House Sales.

What is the age profile of Vale Park? +

The median age in Vale Park is 42. The largest age group is 35–44 (326 residents, around 13%). Around 22% of residents are under 20 and about 22% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

How much is rent in Vale Park? +

In Vale Park, the median weekly rent is $410, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000 (2021 Census).