City of Adelaide

South Australia

SA5000

South Australia at a glance

Population

18.2k

Median age 31

The brief

What to know about South Australia.

South Australia (5000) sits in the Adelaide region of South Australia.

South Australia has roughly 18,202 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put South Australia's population at 18,202, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic.

Population

18,202

Median age

31

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$400/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$340/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

18,202

Median age: 31

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY2 (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

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in South Australia.

Frequently asked

About South Australia.

What is the South Australia postcode?
South Australia is in the 5000 postcode, in SA, in the City of Adelaide region.
What is the average rent in South Australia?
The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
What is the population of South Australia?
South Australia has approximately 18,202 residents. The median age is 31.

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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