Malvern, SA 5061 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Malvern is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5061, home to 2,713 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Unley local government area and roughly 3 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,713
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,655 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,117 /week
- Median family income
- $3,311 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Unley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Adelaide
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,800
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Walford Anglican School for Girls
- Unley Primary School
- Saint Spyridon College
- Concordia College - St John's Campus
- Sunrise Christian School: Fullarton Campus
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 23 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 2 tram stops, 89 bus stops
- Stop 7 Unley Rd - West side
- Stop 6 Unley Rd - West side
- Stop 6 Unley Rd - East side
- Unley Park Railway Station
- Stop 2 Wayville
Lifestyle & amenities
- 21 cafés
- 30 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 26 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 29 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), 3.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 44.2% of the 1,299 resolvable premises in Malvern. 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: 36.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 10.5%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 8.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 44.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 550 across postcode 5061 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 226 theft, 105 break-ins, 97 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Malvern?
Malvern (SA 5061) had 2,713 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Unley local government area.
What is the median rent in Malvern?
The median advertised rent in Malvern is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Malvern?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Malvern covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Walford Anglican School for Girls (0.2 km), Unley Primary School (0.4 km), Saint Spyridon College (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Malvern?
Malvern is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (44.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Malvern?
Across postcode 5061, 550 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (226), break-ins (105), property damage (97). 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 Malvern?
In Malvern, 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 (3.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Malvern?
95 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Malvern centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 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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