Athelstone, SA 5076 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Athelstone is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5076, home to 9,601 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Adelaide Hills local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 11 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,601
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,941 /week
- Median personal income
- $829 /week
- Median family income
- $2,267 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (SA)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Athelstone School
- Saint Ignatius' College
- Thorndon Park Primary School
- Paradise Primary School
- Highbury Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 44 bus stops
- Stop 35 Gorge Rd - South side
- Stop 35 Gorge Rd - North side
- Stop 36 Gorge Rd - South side
- Stop 36 Gorge Rd - North side
- Stop 35 Addison Ave - North side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 23 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 2 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), 12.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 56.4% of the 4,237 resolvable premises in Athelstone. 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: 56.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 30.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 11.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 168 across postcode 5076 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 54 violent offences, 37 theft, 30 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Athelstone?
Athelstone (SA 5076) had 9,601 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Campbelltown (SA) local government area.
What is the median rent in Athelstone?
The median advertised rent in Athelstone is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Athelstone?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Athelstone covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Athelstone School (0.7 km), Saint Ignatius' College (1.1 km), Thorndon Park Primary School (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Athelstone?
Athelstone is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (56.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Athelstone?
Across postcode 5076, 168 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (54), theft (37), break-ins (30). 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 Athelstone?
In Athelstone, 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 (12.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Athelstone?
44 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Athelstone centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 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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