Bolivar at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
357
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Bolivar.
The postcode for Bolivar is 5110 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Bolivar (5110) sits in the Playford region of South Australia.
Bolivar has roughly 357 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bolivar scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bolivar's population at 357, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (57%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
357
Median age
61
Family households
41%
Lone person
57%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
357
Median age: 61
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
70
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bolivar.
Local schools for Bolivar
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Government School Catchment
The Pines School
Settlers Farm Campus R-6
Riverdale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bolivar.
- What is the Bolivar postcode?
- Bolivar is in the 5110 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Bolivar?
- Bolivar is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5110. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Playford region.
- What is the average rent in Bolivar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Bolivar?
- There are 20 schools serving Bolivar on this page, including The Pines School, Garden College, Holy Family Catholic School.
- How walkable is Bolivar?
- Bolivar has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bolivar?
- Bolivar is close to Globe Derby Park, Green Fields, Paralowie, Parafield Gardens, Salisbury Downs.
- What is the population of Bolivar?
- The population of Bolivar is approximately 357 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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