Eyre, SA 5121 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Eyre is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5121, home to 1,113 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Playford local government area and roughly 27 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,113
- Median age
- 28 years
- Median household income
- $1,688 /week
- Median personal income
- $921 /week
- Median family income
- $1,870 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Playford
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Spence
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $335 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,446
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Swallowcliffe School P-7
- John Hartley School (B-7)
- St Columba College
- Elizabeth North Primary School
- St Patrick's Technical College Northern Adelaide
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 29 bus stops
- Stop 68E Womma Road - North side
- Stop 68E Womma Road - South side
- Stop 74C President Ave - East side
- Stop 68D Womma Road - South side
- Stop 68D Womma Road - North side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 34 parks and reserves
- 10 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), 27.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 99.6% of the 840 resolvable premises in Eyre. 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: 99.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 242 across postcode 5121 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 63 theft, 58 property damage, 44 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eyre?
Eyre (SA 5121) had 1,113 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 28. It sits within the Playford local government area.
What is the median rent in Eyre?
The median advertised rent in Eyre is $335/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Eyre?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Eyre covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Swallowcliffe School P-7 (1.5 km), John Hartley School (B-7) (2.3 km), St Columba College (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Eyre?
Eyre is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Eyre?
Across postcode 5121, 242 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (63), property damage (58), vehicle theft (44). 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 Eyre?
In Eyre, 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 (27.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Eyre?
29 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Eyre centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 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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