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.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population8,699
Median age28
Area4 km²
To CBD27 km
LGAPlayford

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
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • St Columba College Combined · Independent
  • John Hartley School (B-7) Primary · Government
  • Mark Oliphant College (B-12) Combined · Government
  • Swallowcliffe School P-7 Primary · Government
  • Adelaide North Special School Special · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 46 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stop 74E President Ave - West side bus · 212 m
  • Stop 74F President Ave - East side bus · 214 m
  • Stop 74F President Ave - West side bus · 233 m
  • Stop 74E President Ave - East side bus · 281 m
  • Stop 74G President Ave - North side bus · 481 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 10 restaurants
  • 45 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 7 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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%

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: 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.

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