Walkley Heights

SA 5098 • Greater Adelaide

3,513
Population (2021)
$37,180
Median Income
1.63 km²
Area
86m
Elevation

About Walkley Heights

Walkley Heights is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Port Adelaide Enfield (City) area. With a population of 3,513 and a median income of $37,180, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.63 km² at an elevation of 86m, 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. Walkley Heights combines affordability with quality of life.

Walkley Heights falls under postcode 5098 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Enfield electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5098
Urban Area
Salisbury - South-East
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.84°, 138.64°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.63 km²
Elevation
86m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$370
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,700
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,497
Census 2021
3,513
0.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,304
Income 2021
$37,180
18.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,308
Born Overseas 1,125

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 263
  • 2. England 194
  • 3. Vietnam 63
  • 4. Afghanistan 56
  • 5. Philippines 38
  • 6. Bosnia & Herzegovina 34
  • 7. New Zealand 29
  • 8. China 26
  • 9. Italy 25
  • 10. Netherlands 23
  • 11. Sri Lanka 22
  • 12. Poland 20
  • 13. Germany 18
  • 14. Iraq 15
  • 15. South Africa 15

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,104
Australian 976
Indian 255
German 232
Scottish 213
Italian 210
Irish 178
Chinese 127
Vietnamese 104
Dutch 69

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,430
Both parents born in Australia
1,608
Both parents born overseas
338
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.2%
No Religion
30.5%
Islam
4.9%
Hinduism
4.9%
Sikhism
4.1%
Buddhism
3.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
145 (4.1%)
5-14 years
510 (14.5%)
15-19 years
219 (6.2%)
20-24 years
219 (6.2%)
25-34 years
288 (8.2%)
35-44 years
481 (13.7%)
45-54 years
531 (15.1%)
55-64 years
357 (10.2%)
65-74 years
311 (8.9%)
75-84 years
295 (8.4%)
85+ years
159 (4.5%)

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