Cheltenham, SA 5014 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cheltenham is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5014, home to 2,236 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area and roughly 11 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,236
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,534 /week
- Median personal income
- $766 /week
- Median family income
- $2,164 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- 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
- $290 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,602
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Alberton Primary School
- Hendon Primary School
- Mount Carmel College
- Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish School
- Portside Christian College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 29 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 77 bus stops
- Stop 34 Old Port Rd - South West side
- Stop 34 Old Port Rd - North East side
- Stop 33C Tapleys Hill Rd - West side
- Stop 33C Tapleys Hill Rd - East side
- Alberton Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 38 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 supermarkets
- 19 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 9.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 61.1% of the 1,132 resolvable premises in Cheltenham. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 38.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 61.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 848 across postcode 5014 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 324 theft, 182 violent offences, 151 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cheltenham?
Cheltenham (SA 5014) had 2,236 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Charles Sturt local government area.
What is the median rent in Cheltenham?
The median advertised rent in Cheltenham is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cheltenham?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cheltenham covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Alberton Primary School (0.4 km), Hendon Primary School (1.5 km), Mount Carmel College (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cheltenham?
Cheltenham is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (61.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cheltenham?
Across postcode 5014, 848 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (324), violent (182), property damage (151). 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 Cheltenham?
In Cheltenham, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (9.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cheltenham?
81 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cheltenham centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 29 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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