Ridleyton at a glance
Weekly rent
$665
Houses · units $650
Population
1,180
Median age 35
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Ridleyton.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 3 house sales were recorded in the latest published quarter (updated October 2026), too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of October 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$665/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
47%
Renter occupied
51%
At a deeper level
1,180
Median age: 35
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Ridleyton.
The postcode for Ridleyton is 5008 (SA), City of Port Adelaide Enfield, part of Greater Adelaide.
Ridleyton (5008) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia.
Ridleyton has roughly 1,180 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Ridleyton scores 46/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ridleyton's population at 1,180, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (47% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,180
Median age
35
Family households
53%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
448
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.
46
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ridleyton.
Local schools for Ridleyton
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Government School Catchment
Adelaide Secondary School of English
Bowden Brompton Community School
Brompton Primary 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
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 Ridleyton.
- What is the Ridleyton postcode?
- Ridleyton is in the 5008 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Ridleyton?
- Ridleyton is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5008. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Ridleyton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $665, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Ridleyton?
- There are 20 schools serving Ridleyton on this page, including Australian Islamic College Adelaide, Adelaide Secondary School of English, Bowden Brompton Community School.
- How walkable is Ridleyton?
- Ridleyton has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ridleyton?
- Ridleyton is close to Renown Park, Croydon Park, Croydon Park South, Brompton, Croydon.
- What is the population of Ridleyton?
- The population of Ridleyton is approximately 1,180 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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