Novar Gardens, SA 5040 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Novar Gardens is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5040, home to 2,508 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the West Torrens local government area and roughly 8 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,508
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,468 /week
- Median personal income
- $630 /week
- Median family income
- $1,956 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- West Torrens
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hindmarsh
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $165 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,060
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Immanuel College
- St Leonards Primary School
- Immanuel Primary School
- Plympton International College
- Errington Special Education Centre
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 68 bus stops
- Stop 19 Bonython Ave - East side
- Stop 19 Pine Ave - West side
- Stop 18 St Andrews Cres - South side
- Stop 18 St Andrews Cres - North side
- Stop 20 Pine Ave - East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 44 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 1.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 45.2% of the 1,121 resolvable premises in Novar Gardens. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 17.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 37.6%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 45.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 185 across postcode 5040 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 50 violent offences, 45 property damage, 42 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Novar Gardens?
Novar Gardens (SA 5040) had 2,508 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the West Torrens local government area.
What is the median rent in Novar Gardens?
The median advertised rent in Novar Gardens is $165/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Novar Gardens?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Novar Gardens covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Immanuel College (1.1 km), St Leonards Primary School (1.2 km), Immanuel Primary School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Novar Gardens?
Novar Gardens is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (45.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Novar Gardens?
Across postcode 5040, 185 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (50), property damage (45), theft (42). 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 Novar Gardens?
In Novar Gardens, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (1.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Novar Gardens?
68 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Novar Gardens centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 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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