Flinders University at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
11.8k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Flinders University.
The postcode for Flinders University is 5042 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Flinders University (5042) sits in the Marion region of South Australia.
Flinders University has roughly 11,832 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Flinders University scores 22/100 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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Flinders University's population at 11,832, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
11,832
Median age
36
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$315/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
11,832
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Flinders University.
Local schools for Flinders University
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Government School Catchment
Clovelly Park Primary School
Marion Primary School
Hamilton Secondary College
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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 Flinders University.
- What is the Flinders University postcode?
- Flinders University is in the 5042 postcode, in SA, in the City of Marion region.
- Where is Flinders University?
- Flinders University is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5042. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Marion region.
- What is the average rent in Flinders University?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $315, for units it's $268.
- What schools are in Flinders University?
- There are 20 schools serving Flinders University on this page, including St Bernadette's School, Suneden Specialist School, Clovelly Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Flinders University?
- Flinders University has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Flinders University?
- Flinders University is close to Tonsley, St Marys, Mitchell Park, Clovelly Park, Bedford Park.
- What is the population of Flinders University?
- The population of Flinders University is approximately 11,832 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
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