North Haven, SA 5018 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Haven is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5018, home to 5,585 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area and roughly 19 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,585
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,568 /week
- Median personal income
- $758 /week
- Median family income
- $1,953 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- 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
- $365 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,636
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- North Haven School
- Adelaide West Special Education Centre
- Ocean View P-12 College
- Our Lady of the Visitation School
- Largs Bay School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 train stops, 29 bus stops
- Stop School Victoria Rd / Pelican Point Rd
- Stop 63 Victoria Rd - South West side
- Stop School Victoria Rd / Klingberg Dr
- Stop 64 Victoria Rd - South West side
- North Haven Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 parks and reserves
- 9 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), 18.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 63.8% of the 3,256 resolvable premises in North Haven. 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: 36.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 63.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 210 across postcode 5018 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 59 violent offences, 52 theft, 49 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Haven?
North Haven (SA 5018) had 5,585 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
What is the median rent in North Haven?
The median advertised rent in North Haven is $365/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Haven?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near North Haven covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: North Haven School (1.3 km), Adelaide West Special Education Centre (2.5 km), Ocean View P-12 College (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Haven?
North Haven is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (63.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Haven?
Across postcode 5018, 210 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (59), theft (52), property damage (49). 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 North Haven?
In North Haven, 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 (18.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in North Haven?
35 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Haven 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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