City of Playford

Waterloo Corner

Waterloo Corner at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

1,103

Median age 58

The brief

What to know about Waterloo Corner.

The postcode for Waterloo Corner is 5110 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.

Waterloo Corner (5110) sits in the Playford region of South Australia.

Waterloo Corner has roughly 1,103 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.

Waterloo Corner scores 2/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Waterloo Corner's population at 1,103, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,103

Median age

58

Family households

67%

Lone person

30%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$490/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$225/wk

Owner occupied

83%

Renter occupied

12%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,103

Median age: 58

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

77

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY58 (75.3%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON19 (24.7%)

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

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

75

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Waterloo Corner.

Local schools for Waterloo Corner

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Government School Catchment

Burton Primary School

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Settlers Farm Campus R-6

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Lake Windemere B-6 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

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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 Waterloo Corner.

What is the Waterloo Corner postcode?
Waterloo Corner is in the 5110 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
Where is Waterloo Corner?
Waterloo Corner is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5110. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Playford region.
What is the average rent in Waterloo Corner?
The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $225.
What schools are in Waterloo Corner?
There are 20 schools serving Waterloo Corner on this page, including Burton Primary School, Settlers Farm Campus R-6, Lake Windemere B-6 School.
How walkable is Waterloo Corner?
Waterloo Corner has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
What suburbs are near Waterloo Corner?
Waterloo Corner is close to Burton, Direk, St Kilda, Paralowie, Salisbury North Whites Road.
What is the population of Waterloo Corner?
The population of Waterloo Corner is approximately 1,103 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.

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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