City of Playford

Macdonald Park

Macdonald Park at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

503

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Macdonald Park.

The postcode for Macdonald Park is 5121 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.

Macdonald Park (5121) sits in the Playford region of South Australia.

Macdonald Park has roughly 503 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.

Macdonald Park 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Macdonald Park's population at 503, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

503

Median age

49

Family households

78%

Lone person

19%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$800/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$345/wk

Owner occupied

86%

Renter occupied

11%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

503

Median age: 49

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

21

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY17 (81.0%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON4 (19.0%)

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

0

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 Macdonald Park.

Local schools for Macdonald Park

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Government School Catchment

John Hartley School B-6

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Angle Vale Primary School

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Swallowcliffe School P-6

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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 Macdonald Park.

What is the Macdonald Park postcode?
Macdonald Park is in the 5121 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
Where is Macdonald Park?
Macdonald Park is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5121. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Playford region.
What is the average rent in Macdonald Park?
The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $345.
What schools are in Macdonald Park?
There are 20 schools serving Macdonald Park on this page, including St Columba College, John Hartley School B-6, Angle Vale Primary School.
How walkable is Macdonald Park?
Macdonald Park has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Macdonald Park?
Macdonald Park is close to Andrews Farm, Munno Para West, Penfield, Eyre, Smithfield Plains.
What is the population of Macdonald Park?
The population of Macdonald Park is approximately 503 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.

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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