Port Adelaide - West

Garden Island

Garden Island at a glance

Walk score

22

Very car dependent

Population

4

Median age 64

The brief

What to know about Garden Island.

The postcode for Garden Island is 5015 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.

Garden Island (5015) sits in the Port Adelaide - West region of South Australia.

Garden Island has roughly 4 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Garden Island 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Garden Island's population at 4, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (167% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (167%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

4

Median age

64

Family households

Lone person

167%

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)

$315/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$268/wk

Owner occupied

167%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

4

Median age: 64

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY1 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

22

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Garden Island.

Local schools for Garden Island

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Government School Catchment

Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School

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Largs Bay School

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Le Fevre High School

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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

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Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Garden Island.

What is the Garden Island postcode?
Garden Island is in the 5015 postcode, in SA, in the Port Adelaide - West region.
Where is Garden Island?
Garden Island is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5015. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Port Adelaide - West region.
What is the average rent in Garden Island?
The median weekly rent for houses is $315, for units it's $268.
What schools are in Garden Island?
There are 20 schools serving Garden Island on this page, including Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School, Largs Bay School, Dominican School.
How walkable is Garden Island?
Garden Island has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Garden Island?
Garden Island is close to Birkenhead, Torrens Island, Peterhead, Exeter, Port Adelaide.
What is the population of Garden Island?
The population of Garden Island is approximately 4 (2021 Census). The median age is 64.

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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