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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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
503
Median age: 49
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
21
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Macdonald Park.
Local schools for Macdonald Park
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Government School Catchment
John Hartley School B-6
Angle Vale Primary School
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
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 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.
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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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