Kilkenny, SA 5009 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kilkenny is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5009, home to 1,846 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Charles Sturt local government area and roughly 6 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,846
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,399 /week
- Median personal income
- $655 /week
- Median family income
- $1,795 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Charles Sturt
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hindmarsh
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Saint Michael's College Junior School
- Nazareth Catholic College Findon Primary Campus
- Nazareth Catholic College
- Kilkenny Primary School
- Our Lady of La Vang School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 72 bus stops
- Stop 20 Crittenden Rd - North East side
- Stop 21 Crittenden Rd - North East side
- Stop 20 Crittenden Rd - South West side
- Stop 21 Crittenden Rd - South West side
- Kilkenny Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 27 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 26 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 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), 5.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 36.8% of the 1,233 resolvable premises in Kilkenny. 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: 36.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 17.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 20.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 25.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 613 across postcode 5009 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 291 theft, 117 violent offences, 88 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kilkenny?
Kilkenny (SA 5009) had 1,846 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Charles Sturt local government area.
What is the median rent in Kilkenny?
The median advertised rent in Kilkenny is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kilkenny?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kilkenny covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Saint Michael's College Junior School (0.8 km), Nazareth Catholic College Findon Primary Campus (0.9 km), Nazareth Catholic College (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kilkenny?
Kilkenny is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (36.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kilkenny?
Across postcode 5009, 613 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (291), violent (117), property damage (88). 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 Kilkenny?
In Kilkenny, 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 (5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kilkenny?
76 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kilkenny centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 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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