Kirkcaldy at a glance
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
16.3k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Kirkcaldy.
The postcode for Kirkcaldy is 5022 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Kirkcaldy (5022) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia.
Kirkcaldy has roughly 16,343 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kirkcaldy scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kirkcaldy's population at 16,343, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
16,343
Median age
47
Family households
–
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16,343
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
36
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kirkcaldy.
Local schools for Kirkcaldy
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Government School Catchment
Grange Primary School
Fulham Gardens Primary School
Fulham North 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 Kirkcaldy.
- What is the Kirkcaldy postcode?
- Kirkcaldy is in the 5022 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- Where is Kirkcaldy?
- Kirkcaldy is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5022. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- What is the average rent in Kirkcaldy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
- What schools are in Kirkcaldy?
- There are 20 schools serving Kirkcaldy on this page, including Grange Primary School, Fulham Gardens Primary School, Star of the Sea School.
- How walkable is Kirkcaldy?
- Kirkcaldy has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kirkcaldy?
- Kirkcaldy is close to Grange, Seaton, Henley Beach, Fulham Gardens, Henley Beach South.
- What is the population of Kirkcaldy?
- The population of Kirkcaldy is approximately 16,343 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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