Daw Park, SA 5041 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Daw Park is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5041, home to 2,705 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mitcham local government area and roughly 8 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,705
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,639 /week
- Median personal income
- $797 /week
- Median family income
- $2,265 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mitcham
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Boothby
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Springbank Secondary College
- Clapham Primary School
- St Therese Primary School
- St Bernadette's School
- Colonel Light Gardens Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 62 bus stops
- Stop 21A Panorama Dr - South side
- Stop 21A Panorama Dr - North side
- Stop 21 Panorama Dr - South side
- Stop 21 Panorama Dr - North side
- Lynton Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 restaurants
- 55 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 8 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 79.5% of the 1,419 resolvable premises in Daw 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: 79.5%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 20.5%
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 Daw Park?
Daw Park (SA 5041) had 2,705 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Mitcham local government area.
What is the median rent in Daw Park?
The median advertised rent in Daw Park is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Daw Park?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Daw 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 Daw Park?
Daw Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (79.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Daw 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 Daw Park?
In Daw 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 Daw Park?
64 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Daw Park centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 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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