Allenby Gardens, SA 5009 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Allenby Gardens is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5009, home to 2,045 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Charles Sturt local government area and roughly 6 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,045
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,732 /week
- Median personal income
- $796 /week
- Median family income
- $2,154 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Charles Sturt
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hindmarsh
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $323 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,810
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Saint Michael's College Junior School
- Nazareth Catholic College Findon Primary Campus
- Nazareth Catholic College
- Kilkenny Primary School
- Our Lady of La Vang School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 72 bus stops
- Stop 20 Crittenden Rd - North East side
- Stop 21 Crittenden Rd - North East side
- Stop 20 Crittenden Rd - South West side
- Stop 21 Crittenden Rd - South West side
- Kilkenny Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 27 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 26 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 supermarkets
- 19 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 5.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 50.0% of the 1,102 resolvable premises in Allenby Gardens. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 34.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 15.9%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 50.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 613 across postcode 5009 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 291 theft, 117 violent offences, 88 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Allenby Gardens?
Allenby Gardens (SA 5009) had 2,045 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Charles Sturt local government area.
What is the median rent in Allenby Gardens?
The median advertised rent in Allenby Gardens is $323/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Allenby Gardens?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Allenby Gardens covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Saint Michael's College Junior School (0.8 km), Nazareth Catholic College Findon Primary Campus (0.9 km), Nazareth Catholic College (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Allenby Gardens?
Allenby Gardens is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (50% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Allenby Gardens?
Across postcode 5009, 613 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (291), violent (117), property damage (88). 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 Allenby Gardens?
In Allenby Gardens, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Allenby Gardens?
76 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Allenby Gardens centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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