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Tonsley

SA

Tonsley is a growing suburb in SA with 743 residents.

SAL code
41457
SA2
403021061
Population
743
LGA
Marion
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Tonsley suburb boundary

Tonsley, SA had 743 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 9.6% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 31. Households are most often couples without children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,500 a month. Around 55.1% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 42.9%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 50.6% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 8 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.

Population

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743

Suburb · Census 2021

5-Year Growth

+9.6%

3yr: +6.7% · 10yr: +19.1%

SA2 · 5yr

Household Income

$1,470/wk

Suburb · Census 2021 median

Median Age

31

Suburb · Census 2021

Socio-Economic Index

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3/10

SA2 · more disadvantaged

Unemployment

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4.3%

SA2 · Q4 2025

Schools

1

in suburb

Hospitals

Not available

No data for this suburb

Childcare services

Not available

No data for this suburb

Parks & green space

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8

Parks, reserves

Transport stops

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19

GTFS stops

Dwelling approvals

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112

Marion · Feb 2026

Median Weekly Rent

$650/wk+18.2% YoY2025 Q4
All dwellings

Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.

Median House Sale Price

$800,000+20.5% YoY2026 Q1
House only

Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).

→ Calculate stamp duty on this suburb's median price→ Estimate mortgage repayments→ Calculate rental yield (price + median rent)

Safety & Crime

2025 Q4
40
per 1,000 residents
14%
vs prior year
Theft
11 offences

Reported incidents from SA police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +6.7%5yr: +9.6%10yr: +19.1%Total: +37.6%

Population grew from 13,200 to 18,165 over 24 years, averaging 1.3% per year.

Schools

1 in suburb

Sector

1 public

Type

1 special

Total enrolment

Avg per school

Tonsley Technical College
SPECIALPublic

Government school catchment

Catchment data is not yet available for SA.

Source when available: SA Department for Education — School Zones (primary + high).

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 7.9%

Predominantly detached houses (50.6%), mixed tenure (55.1% own or mortgage), built for families (49% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 50.6%
Townhouses 31.7%
Apartments 17.7%
169 houses106 townhouses59 apartments

Tenure

Mortgage 40.2%
Renting 42.9%

SA 28%

Owned 14.9%Mortgage 40.2%Renting 42.9%Other / NS 2.0%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed
22 (6.8%)
2 bed
128 (39.5%)
3 bed
158 (48.8%)
4 bed
10 (3.1%)
5 bed
3 (0.9%)
6+ bed
3 (0.9%)

Bushfire risk

No mapped bushfire areas

This suburb falls outside every bushfire polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.

Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: SA DHUD Bushfire Hazards Overlay and DEW Flood Mapping.

Flood risk

No mapped flood areas

This suburb falls outside every flood polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.

Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: SA DHUD Bushfire Hazards Overlay and DEW Flood Mapping.

Planning zones

Planning-zone data is not yet available for SA.

Source when available: SA Department for Housing and Urban Development — Planning and Design Code.

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