Andrews Farm, SA 5114 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Andrews Farm is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5114, home to 8,699 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Gawler local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 27 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,699
- Median age
- 28 years
- Median household income
- $1,465 /week
- Median personal income
- $772 /week
- Median family income
- $1,653 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Playford
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Spence
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- St Columba College
- John Hartley School (B-7)
- Mark Oliphant College (B-12)
- Swallowcliffe School P-7
- Adelaide North Special School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 46 bus stops
- Stop 74E President Ave - West side
- Stop 74F President Ave - East side
- Stop 74F President Ave - West side
- Stop 74E President Ave - East side
- Stop 74G President Ave - North side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 restaurants
- 45 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 7 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), 28.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 58.5% of the 3,813 resolvable premises in Andrews Farm. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 58.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 40.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,987 across postcode 5114 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,131 theft, 691 violent offences, 605 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Andrews Farm?
Andrews Farm (SA 5114) had 8,699 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 28. It sits within the Playford local government area.
What is the median rent in Andrews Farm?
The median advertised rent in Andrews Farm is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Andrews Farm?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Andrews Farm covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Columba College (0.7 km), John Hartley School (B-7) (1.4 km), Mark Oliphant College (B-12) (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Andrews Farm?
Andrews Farm is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (58.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Andrews Farm?
Across postcode 5114, 2,987 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (1,131), violent (691), property damage (605). 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 Andrews Farm?
In Andrews Farm, 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 (28.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Andrews Farm?
46 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Andrews Farm centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 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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