Linden Park, SA 5065 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Linden Park is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5065, home to 2,367 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Burnside local government area and roughly 3 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,367
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,893 /week
- Median personal income
- $874 /week
- Median family income
- $2,370 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Burnside
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $413 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- St Patrick's Special School
- Glenunga International High School
- Rose Park Primary School
- St Raphael's School
- Linden Park Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 103 bus stops
- Stop 7 Stuart Rd - East side
- Stop 8 Greenhill Rd - North side
- Stop 8 Greenhill Rd - South side
- Stop 7 Stuart Rd - West side
- Stop 7 Greenhill Rd - North side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 37 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 42 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 9 supermarkets
- 15 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), 5.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 42.7% of the 1,055 resolvable premises in Linden 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: 42.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 36.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 20.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 442 across postcode 5065 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 205 theft, 65 property damage, 62 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Linden Park?
Linden Park (SA 5065) had 2,367 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Burnside local government area.
What is the median rent in Linden Park?
The median advertised rent in Linden Park is $413/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Linden Park?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Linden Park covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Patrick's Special School (0.4 km), Glenunga International High School (1 km), Rose Park Primary School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Linden Park?
Linden Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (42.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Linden Park?
Across postcode 5065, 442 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (205), property damage (65), vehicle theft (62). 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 Linden Park?
In Linden 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 (5.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Linden Park?
103 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Linden Park centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 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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