Ferryden Park, SA 5010 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ferryden Park is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5010, home to 4,495 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area and roughly 9 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,495
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,253 /week
- Median personal income
- $548 /week
- Median family income
- $1,589 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Port Adelaide Enfield
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Adelaide
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $242 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- St Patrick's School
- Woodville Gardens School B-7
- St Joseph's School - Ottoway
- The Grove Education Centre
- Challa Gardens Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 68 bus stops
- Stop 27 Trafford St - West side
- Stop 27 Trafford St - East side
- Stop 27A Medika Blvd - North side
- Stop 27A Medika Blvd - South side
- Stop 26A Trafford St - East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 14 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 21 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 30 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), 8.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 47.3% of the 1,923 resolvable premises in Ferryden 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: 47.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 27.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 24.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 553 across postcode 5010 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 22% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 154 theft, 148 violent offences, 118 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ferryden Park?
Ferryden Park (SA 5010) had 4,495 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
What is the median rent in Ferryden Park?
The median advertised rent in Ferryden Park is $242/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ferryden Park?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Ferryden Park covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Patrick's School (0.7 km), Woodville Gardens School B-7 (1 km), St Joseph's School - Ottoway (2.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ferryden Park?
Ferryden Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (47.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ferryden Park?
Across postcode 5010, 553 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (154), violent (148), property damage (118). 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 Ferryden Park?
In Ferryden 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 (8.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Ferryden Park?
68 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ferryden Park centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 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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