Edinburgh North at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
19.6k
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Edinburgh North.
The postcode for Edinburgh North is 5113 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Edinburgh North (5113) sits in the Playford region of South Australia.
Edinburgh North has roughly 19,570 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Edinburgh North 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Edinburgh North's population at 19,570, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
19,570
Median age
58
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19,570
Median age: 58
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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
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Edinburgh North.
Local schools for Edinburgh North
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Swallowcliffe School P-6
Elizabeth North Primary School
Northern Adelaide Senior College
© 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 Edinburgh North.
- What is the Edinburgh North postcode?
- Edinburgh North is in the 5113 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Edinburgh North?
- Edinburgh North is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5113. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Playford region.
- What is the average rent in Edinburgh North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Edinburgh North?
- There are 20 schools serving Edinburgh North on this page, including St Patrick's Technical College, Swallowcliffe School P-6, Playford College.
- How walkable is Edinburgh North?
- Edinburgh North has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Edinburgh North?
- Edinburgh North is close to Elizabeth West Dc, Eyre, Elizabeth North, Davoren Park, Davoren Park South.
- What is the population of Edinburgh North?
- The population of Edinburgh North is approximately 19,570 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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