Alberton, SA 5014 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Alberton is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5014, home to 1,860 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area and roughly 11 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$279 /wk
Population1,860
Median age44
Area0.96 km²
To CBD11 km
LGAPort Adelaide Enfield

Demographics

Population
1,860
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$1,350 /week
Median personal income
$779 /week
Median family income
$2,084 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Port Adelaide Enfield
Statistical region (SA4)
Adelaide - West
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Hindmarsh
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$279 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,602
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Alberton Primary School Primary · Government
  • Hendon Primary School Primary · Government
  • Mount Carmel College Secondary · Independent
  • Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish School Primary · Independent
  • Portside Christian College Combined · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 29 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 77 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stop 34 Old Port Rd - South West side bus · 100 m
  • Stop 34 Old Port Rd - North East side bus · 200 m
  • Stop 33C Tapleys Hill Rd - West side bus · 293 m
  • Stop 33C Tapleys Hill Rd - East side bus · 299 m
  • Alberton Railway Station train · 1107 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 12 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 38 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 5 supermarkets
  • 19 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 437 mm
  • Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 9.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 65.9% of the 1,114 resolvable premises in Alberton. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 34.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 65.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 848 across postcode 5014 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 324 theft, 182 violent offences, 151 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Alberton?

Alberton (SA 5014) had 1,860 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.

What is the median rent in Alberton?

The median advertised rent in Alberton is $279/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Alberton?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Alberton covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Alberton Primary School (0.4 km), Hendon Primary School (1.5 km), Mount Carmel College (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Alberton?

Alberton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (65.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Alberton?

Across postcode 5014, 848 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (324), violent (182), property damage (151). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Alberton?

In Alberton, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (9.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Alberton?

81 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Alberton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 29 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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