Edinburgh at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
376
Median age 23
The brief
What to know about Edinburgh.
The postcode for Edinburgh is 5111 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Edinburgh (5111) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia.
Edinburgh has roughly 376 residents, with a young, transient 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 scores 0/100 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, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Edinburgh's population at 376, with a median age of 23. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Lone-person households are notable here (100%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
376
Median age
23
Family households
–
Lone person
100%
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)
$104/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$104/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
100%
At a deeper level
376
Median age: 23
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Safety
Crime and safety.
57
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.
0
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Edinburgh.
Local schools for Edinburgh
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lake Windemere B-6 School
Elizabeth South Primary School
Kaurna Plains 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 Edinburgh.
- What is the Edinburgh postcode?
- Edinburgh is in the 5111 postcode, in SA, in the City of Salisbury region.
- Where is Edinburgh?
- Edinburgh is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5111. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Salisbury region.
- What is the average rent in Edinburgh?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $104, for units it's $104.
- What schools are in Edinburgh?
- There are 20 schools serving Edinburgh on this page, including Lake Windemere B-6 School, St Patrick's Technical College, Elizabeth South Primary School.
- How walkable is Edinburgh?
- Edinburgh has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Edinburgh?
- Edinburgh is close to Edinburgh Raaf, Direk, Edinburgh North, Burton, Elizabeth West Dc.
- What is the population of Edinburgh?
- The population of Edinburgh is approximately 376 (2021 Census). The median age is 23.
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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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