Royston Park, SA: suburb profile

The population of Royston Park SA is 1,246 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Royston Park is $959 per week ($49,868 per year). Median rent in Royston Park is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Royston Park has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Royston Park has a population density of 2,169 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Royston Park is England. The most common religion is No religion (35.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Royston Park is $2,100.

There were 15 recorded offences in Royston Park in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (11 offences).

Population
1,246
Census 2021
Median income
$959/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$330/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Royston Park vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Royston Park is $959 a week, 26% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 80th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $330 a week, $30 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 15.7% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRoyston ParkTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$959/wk$759/wk +26%$766/wk
Household income$2,105/wk$1,494/wk +41%$1,637/wk
Rent$330/wk$300/wk +10%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,100/mo$1,534/mo +37%$1,733/mo
Median age4543 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.7%19.5% −3.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Royston Park, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Royston Park Population

1,246 residents at the 2021 Census.

Royston Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$959/wk
$49,868 per year
Ranked 1,521 of 14,663
Median Rent
$330/wk
$1,430 per month
Ranked 3,803 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,100/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Royston Park Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,105/wk
Median rent $330/wk
Rent to income 15.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Royston Park against your income

About $9,122 a month
Median rent $330/wk
Left after rent $1,775/wk
Rent share 15.7%

Royston Park Schools

36
schools nearby
14
government
1096
avg ICSEA score
20,498
total students
St Andrew's School Independent
Primary · R-6 · 376 students
1191
ICSEA
Wilderness School Independent
Combined · R-12 · 856 students
1176
ICSEA
Pembroke School Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,672 students
1171
ICSEA
St Peter's College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,585 students
1164
ICSEA
Norwood Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 361 students
1148
ICSEA
Prince Alfred College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,127 students
1143
ICSEA
Walkerville Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 548 students
1139
ICSEA
East Marden Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 548 students
1127
ICSEA
Marryatville Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 506 students
1127
ICSEA
East Adelaide School Government
Primary · R-6 · 495 students
1117
ICSEA
St Pius X School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 552 students
1108
ICSEA
St Joseph's Memorial School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 192 students
1108
ICSEA
Nailsworth Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 548 students
1106
ICSEA
Adelaide Botanic High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,258 students
1103
ICSEA
Trinity Gardens School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 695 students
1103
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 36 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 Royston Park, with a map

Royston Park Map

Royston Park, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Royston Park, South Australia: 34.8976°S, 138.6295°E

Royston Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (36)

People in Royston Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (637) Female 48.8% (606)

Population Density

2,169
people per km²
1,246 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,985
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.9%
India
2.6%
China
2.5%
Italy
2.2%
Malaysia
1.8%
Iran
1.0%
Pakistan
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
3.5%
Mandarin
2.8%
Italian
2.8%
Urdu
1.3%
Cantonese
1.1%
Hindi
0.8%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
33.2%
Australian
29.5%
Italian
15.5%
German
9.1%
Irish
8.3%
Scottish
7.9%
Chinese
6.3%
Greek
5.5%
Indian
2.9%
Dutch
1.2%
Polish
1.0%

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

Religion

No religion
35.8%
Catholic
24.9%
Anglican
9.6%
Uniting Church
7.0%
Eastern Orthodox
4.6%
Not stated
4.1%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Islam
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
56.4% 577
Separated
1.7% 17
Divorced
5.8% 59
Widowed
4.7% 48
Never married
31.5% 322

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.5%
Couple: no children
24.8%
Couple: no children under 15
21.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.2%
One parent: children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.6%
2 persons
31.9%
3 persons
15.8%
4 persons
18.1%
5 persons
6.7%
6+ persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Royston Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 479 occupied private dwellings in Royston Park at the 2021 Census, 20.3% were rented, 45.5% owned outright and 30.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
45.5% 218 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.3% 145 dwellings
Rented
20.3% 97 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.9%
2 bedrooms
22.7%
3 bedrooms
42.3%
4 bedrooms
25.6%
5 bedrooms
5.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.7%
$300-$449/mo
8.4%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
6.5%
$800-$999/mo
4.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.4%
1 vehicle
30.9%
2 vehicles
42.8%
3 vehicles
13.8%
4+ vehicles
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Royston Park

Employment

Employed full-time
38.5% 375 people
Employed part-time
24.2% 235 people
Unemployed
2.4% 23 people
Not in labour force
34.9% 340 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
48.9%
Managers
18.0%
Clerical & Administrative
9.2%
Community & Personal Service
9.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.9%
Sales Workers
3.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.1%
Labourers
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
3.9%
$800-$999/wk
7.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
25.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%
$3,500+/wk
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.7%
Did not go to work
12.0%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Bus
5.6%
Bicycle
4.5%
Walked only
2.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Truck
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
78.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
7.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.7%

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

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
43.7%
Postgraduate Degree
20.3%
Certificate III/IV
13.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.2%
Certificate I/II
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.9%
Health
20.0%
Society & Culture
11.9%
Engineering
10.6%
Education
10.2%
Architecture & Building
5.8%
Creative Arts
5.2%
Information Technology
5.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
18.6%
Primary: Catholic
11.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
11.0%
Secondary: Catholic
10.1%
Pre-school
9.3%
Vocational Education
7.2%
Secondary: Government
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.2%
Has need for assistance
5.0%
Need for assistance not stated
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
79
Asthma
51
Arthritis
40
Heart disease
31
Diabetes
31
Cancer
18
Lung condition
12
Dementia
5
Kidney disease
3
Stroke
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.7% 158
Did not provide
84.3% 846

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.1% 212
Not a volunteer
78.9% 792

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.5% 25
Never served
97.5% 981

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.8%
1 child
15.7%
2 children
33.8%
3 children
16.8%
4 children
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
40
1961: 1970
44
1971: 1980
24
1981: 1990
28
1991: 2000
22
2001: 2010
54
2011: 2015
25
2016
6
2017
8
2018
3
2019
14
2020
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.0%
moved in the last year
33.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,066
Moved from SA
80
Moved: same area (SA2)
25
Moved from overseas
15
Moved from VIC
10
Moved from NSW
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.9%
5: 14 hours
34.5%
15: 29 hours
15.0%
30+ hours
7.6%
Did not do domestic work
18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.4%
Step family: no other children
6.6%
Blended family: no other children
3.3%
Other couple: children only
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Royston Park Crime Statistics

15 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
11
Break & Enter
2
Assault
1
Fraud
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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0.7 km away · income $818/wk · rent $305/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Royston Park

What is the population of Royston Park SA?

The population of Royston Park SA is 1,246 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,169 people per km². Royston Park is ranked #3,655 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Royston Park?

The median personal income in Royston Park SA is $959 per week, or $49,868 per year. The median household income is $2,105 per week. Family income is $2,985 per week. Royston Park is ranked #1,521 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Royston Park?

Median rent in Royston Park SA is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Royston Park ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Royston Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Royston Park SA is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Royston Park?

The median age in Royston Park SA is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Royston Park a good suburb to live in?

Royston Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,246. The median income is $959/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41283. All dollar figures in AUD.