Adelaide

Adelaide is a growing suburb in SA with 22,657 residents.

SA2 code: 401011001
State: SA

Population

22,657

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+20.1%

3yr: +17.4% · 10yr: +43.0%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$400/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,365/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Adelaide (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +17.4%5yr: +20.1%10yr: +43.0%Total: +233.7%

Population grew from 6,790 to 22,657 over 24 years, averaging 5.1% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 4.0%

Predominantly apartments (52.9%), rental-heavy (66.3% renting), built for families (54% are 2 bed).

Dwelling mix

Townhouses 41%

Apartments 53%

355 houses2,201 townhouses2,867 apartments

Tenure

Owned 18%

Mortgage 16%

Renting 66%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

1,965 (24.7%)

2 bed

4,281 (53.9%)

3 bed

1,487 (18.7%)

4 bed

157 (2.0%)

5 bed

24 (0.3%)

6+ bed

27 (0.3%)

Adelaide

Population over time — Adelaide (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

Housing

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