Vale Park

SA 5081 • Greater Adelaide

2,452
Population (2021)
$46,280
Median Income
1.01 km²
Area
46m
Elevation

About Vale Park

Vale Park is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Walkerville (Municipality) area. With a population of 2,452 and a median income of $46,280, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.01 km² at an elevation of 46m, 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. Vale Park combines affordability with quality of life.

Vale Park falls under postcode 5081 and is governed by Walkerville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Torrens electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5081
Urban Area
Prospect - Walkerville
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.89°, 138.63°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.01 km²
Elevation
46m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

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

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

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

🌍 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
  • 11. South Africa 20
  • 12. Singapore 19
  • 13. Pakistan 14
  • 14. South Korea 12
  • 15. Canada 11

🧬 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 2021 Census

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%

📊 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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