North Adelaide, SA: suburb profile
The population of North Adelaide SA is 6,823 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Adelaide is $964 per week ($50,128 per year). Median rent in North Adelaide is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). North Adelaide has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. North Adelaide has a population density of 1,340 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in North Adelaide is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Adelaide is $1,914.
There were 290 recorded offences in North Adelaide in 2025-26, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (151 offences).
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.
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North Adelaide Population
6,823 residents at the 2021 Census.
North Adelaide Median Income & Rent
North Adelaide Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
North Adelaide Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
North Adelaide Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in North Adelaide, 65.8% are owned outright and 34.2% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- India
- China
- Germany
- Iran
- Hong Kong
- Greece
- Canada
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
North Adelaide Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
North Adelaide Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Mandarin
- Greek
- Italian
- Hindi
- Spanish
- Cantonese
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
North Adelaide Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
North Adelaide Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
North Adelaide Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
North Adelaide Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
North Adelaide Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
North Adelaide Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
North Adelaide Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
North Adelaide Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
North Adelaide School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
North Adelaide Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
North Adelaide Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
North Adelaide Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
North Adelaide How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
North Adelaide Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
North Adelaide Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
North Adelaide Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
North Adelaide Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
North Adelaide Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
North Adelaide Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
North Adelaide Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
North Adelaide Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
North Adelaide Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
North Adelaide Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
North Adelaide When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
North Adelaide Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
North Adelaide Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
North Adelaide Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
North Adelaide Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
North Adelaide Crime Statistics
290 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
North Adelaide Schools
Showing 15 of 39 schools.
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
All schools near North Adelaide, with a mapNorth Adelaide Rent Prices & Affordability
21% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in North Adelaide against your income
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North Adelaide vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in North Adelaide is $964 a week, 27% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 78th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $390 a week, $90 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 20.9% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | North Adelaide | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $964/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,867/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $390/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,914/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 39 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 20.9% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near North Adelaide
The closest suburb to North Adelaide is Medindie, 1.5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Adelaide
What is the population of North Adelaide SA?
The population of North Adelaide SA is 6,823 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1,340 people per km².North Adelaide is ranked #1,097 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in North Adelaide?
The median personal income in North Adelaide SA is $964 per week, or $50,128 per year.The median household income is $1,867 per week.Family income is $2,653 per week.North Adelaide is ranked #1,491 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in North Adelaide?
Median rent in North Adelaide SA is $390 per week ($1,690 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.North Adelaide ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in North Adelaide?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Adelaide SA is $1,914. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in North Adelaide?
The median age in North Adelaide SA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is North Adelaide a good suburb to live in?
North Adelaide is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 6,823.The median income is $964/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41038. All dollar figures in AUD.