Thorngate at a glance
Walk score
78
Very walkable
Population
180
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Thorngate.
The postcode for Thorngate is 5082 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Thorngate (5082) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia.
Thorngate has roughly 180 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Thorngate scores 78/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thorngate's population at 180, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
180
Median age
47
Family households
79%
Lone person
11%
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)
$335/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
180
Median age: 47
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
97
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.
78
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Thorngate.
Local schools for Thorngate
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Government School Catchment
North Adelaide Primary School
Brompton Primary School
Prospect 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 Thorngate.
- What is the Thorngate postcode?
- Thorngate is in the 5082 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Thorngate?
- Thorngate is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5082. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Thorngate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $335, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Thorngate?
- There are 20 schools serving Thorngate on this page, including Blackfriars Priory School, Prescott College, North Adelaide Primary School.
- How walkable is Thorngate?
- Thorngate has a Walk Score of 78 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Thorngate?
- Thorngate is close to Fitzroy, Medindie, Medindie Gardens, Ovingham, Nailsworth.
- What is the population of Thorngate?
- The population of Thorngate is approximately 180 (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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