Largs Bay, SA 5016 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Largs Bay is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5016, home to 4,104 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area and roughly 15 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,104
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,886 /week
- Median personal income
- $858 /week
- Median family income
- $2,476 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Port Adelaide Enfield
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hindmarsh
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $315 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Largs Bay School
- Dominican School
- Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School
- Our Lady of the Visitation School
- Ocean View P-12 College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 23 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 train stops, 49 bus stops
- Stop 48 Fletcher Rd - East side
- Stop 48 Fletcher Rd - West side
- Stop 47 Fletcher Rd - West side
- Stop 47 Fletcher Rd - East side
- Largs Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 16 parks and reserves
- 12 gyms and fitness centres
- 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), 14.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 63.4% of the 1,997 resolvable premises in Largs Bay. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 36.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 63.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 615 across postcode 5016 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 342 theft, 94 violent offences, 85 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Largs Bay?
Largs Bay (SA 5016) had 4,104 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
What is the median rent in Largs Bay?
The median advertised rent in Largs Bay is $315/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Largs Bay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Largs Bay covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Largs Bay School (0.1 km), Dominican School (1.7 km), Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Largs Bay?
Largs Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (63.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Largs Bay?
Across postcode 5016, 615 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (342), violent (94), property damage (85). 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 Largs Bay?
In Largs Bay, 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 (14.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Largs Bay?
57 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Largs Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 bus stops, 4 train 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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