Cumberland Park, SA 5041 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Cumberland Park is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5041, home to 2,571 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mitcham local government area and roughly 8 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$343 /wk
Population2,571
Median age41
Area1 km²
To CBD8 km
LGAMitcham

Demographics

Population
2,571
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$1,901 /week
Median personal income
$920 /week
Median family income
$2,697 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Mitcham
Statistical region (SA4)
Adelaide - South
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Boothby
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$343 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Springbank Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • Clapham Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Therese Primary School Primary · Independent
  • St Bernadette's School Primary · Independent
  • Colonel Light Gardens Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 62 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stop 21A Panorama Dr - South side bus · 123 m
  • Stop 21A Panorama Dr - North side bus · 135 m
  • Stop 21 Panorama Dr - South side bus · 205 m
  • Stop 21 Panorama Dr - North side bus · 220 m
  • Lynton Railway Station train · 1356 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 restaurants
  • 55 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 supermarket
  • 8 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 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), 8.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 96.4% of the 1,256 resolvable premises in Cumberland Park. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 1.8%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 96.4%
  • Fibre to the Node: 1.8%

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: 493 across postcode 5041 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 268 theft, 69 property damage, 61 violent offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Cumberland Park?

Cumberland Park (SA 5041) had 2,571 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Mitcham local government area.

What is the median rent in Cumberland Park?

The median advertised rent in Cumberland Park is $343/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Cumberland Park?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cumberland Park covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Springbank Secondary College (1.1 km), Clapham Primary School (1.4 km), St Therese Primary School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Cumberland Park?

Cumberland Park is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (96.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Cumberland Park?

Across postcode 5041, 493 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (268), property damage (69), violent (61). 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 Cumberland Park?

In Cumberland 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 Cumberland Park?

64 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cumberland Park centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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