Nailsworth, SA 5083 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Nailsworth is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5083, home to 2,235 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area and roughly 6 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,235
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,059 /week
- Median personal income
- $925 /week
- Median family income
- $2,588 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Prospect
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Adelaide
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,995
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Nailsworth Primary School
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
- St Monica's Parish School
- Prospect North Primary School
- St Andrew's School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 85 bus stops
- Stop 16 Galway Ave - West side
- Stop 17 Galway Ave - West side
- Stop 16 Galway Ave - East side
- Stop 17 Galway Ave - East side
- Stop 15 Galway Ave - West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 21 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 27 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 supermarkets
- 21 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), 6.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 99.9% of the 1,092 resolvable premises in Nailsworth. 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: 99.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 407 across postcode 5083 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 31% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 165 theft, 73 violent offences, 63 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nailsworth?
Nailsworth (SA 5083) had 2,235 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Prospect local government area.
What is the median rent in Nailsworth?
The median advertised rent in Nailsworth is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Nailsworth?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Nailsworth covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Nailsworth Primary School (0.7 km), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College (0.9 km), St Monica's Parish School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Nailsworth?
Nailsworth is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Nailsworth?
Across postcode 5083, 407 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (165), violent (73), break-ins (63). 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 Nailsworth?
In Nailsworth, 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 (6.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Nailsworth?
85 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Nailsworth 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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