Athol Park, SA 5012 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Athol Park is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5012, home to 2,023 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Charles Sturt local government area and roughly 9 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,023
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $1,380 /week
- Median personal income
- $650 /week
- Median family income
- $1,603 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- 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
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Woodville Gardens School B-7
- Pennington School R-7
- Woodville High School
- The Grove Education Centre
- St Patrick's School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 99 bus stops
- Stop 29C Park Ave - North side
- Stop 29C Park Ave - South side
- Stop 29B Alicia St - East side
- Stop 29B Alicia St - West side
- St Clair Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 24 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 37 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 supermarkets
- 25 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), 8.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 39.2% of the 1,048 resolvable premises in Athol Park. 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: 39.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 23.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 37.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 805 across postcode 5012 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 238 theft, 187 violent offences, 166 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Athol Park?
Athol Park (SA 5012) had 2,023 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Charles Sturt local government area.
What is the median rent in Athol Park?
The median advertised rent in Athol Park is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Athol Park?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Athol Park covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Woodville Gardens School B-7 (0.8 km), Pennington School R-7 (1.1 km), Woodville High School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Athol Park?
Athol Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (39.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Athol Park?
Across postcode 5012, 805 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (238), violent (187), property damage (166). 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 Athol Park?
In Athol Park, 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 (8.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Athol Park?
103 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Athol Park centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 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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