Hindmarsh, SA 5007 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hindmarsh is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5007, home to 232 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Adelaide local government area and roughly 4 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 232
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $1,426 /week
- Median personal income
- $894 /week
- Median family income
- $2,100 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Charles Sturt
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Adelaide
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $363 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,623
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- St Joseph's School - Hindmarsh
- Allenby Gardens Primary School
- Australian Islamic College Adelaide
- Immaculate Heart of Mary School
- Bowden Brompton Community School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 2 tram stops, 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 train stops, 4 tram stops, 71 bus stops
- Stop 9 Port Rd - South side
- Stop 8 Port Rd - North side
- Stop 7 Manton St - North side
- Croydon Railway Station
- Entertainment Centre Tram Stop
Lifestyle & amenities
- 25 cafés
- 33 restaurants
- 17 pubs and bars
- 84 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 10 supermarkets
- 19 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), 3.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 50.3% of the 620 resolvable premises in Hindmarsh. 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: 50.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 21.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 27.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,276 across postcode 5007 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 676 theft, 186 property damage, 157 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hindmarsh?
Hindmarsh (SA 5007) had 232 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Charles Sturt local government area.
What is the median rent in Hindmarsh?
The median advertised rent in Hindmarsh is $363/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hindmarsh?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Hindmarsh covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's School - Hindmarsh (0.4 km), Allenby Gardens Primary School (1.2 km), Australian Islamic College Adelaide (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hindmarsh?
Hindmarsh is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hindmarsh?
Across postcode 5007, 1,276 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (676), property damage (186), violent (157). 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 Hindmarsh?
In Hindmarsh, 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 (3.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Hindmarsh?
82 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hindmarsh centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 bus stops, 1 train stop, 2 tram 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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