Park Holme, SA 5043 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Park Holme is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5043, home to 3,199 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Marion local government area and roughly 10 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$280 /wk
Population3,199
Median age37
Area1.1 km²
To CBD10 km
LGAMarion

Demographics

Population
3,199
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,297 /week
Median personal income
$702 /week
Median family income
$1,926 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Marion
Statistical region (SA4)
Adelaide - South
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Boothby
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$280 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Marion Primary School Primary · Government
  • Westminster School Combined · Independent
  • Hamilton Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • Suneden Special School Special · Independent
  • Sunrise Christian School Marion Combined · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 14 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 8 train stops, 104 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stop 25 Finniss St - North West side bus · 336 m
  • Stop 25 Finniss St - South East side bus · 347 m
  • Stop 26 Finniss St - East side bus · 393 m
  • Stop 24 Marion Rd - East side bus · 403 m
  • Marion Railway Station train · 738 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 20 restaurants
  • 68 parks and reserves
  • 12 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 11 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 6.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 61.9% of the 1,767 resolvable premises in Park Holme. 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: 38.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 61.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,423 across postcode 5043 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 526 theft, 302 violent offences, 281 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Park Holme?

Park Holme (SA 5043) had 3,199 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Marion local government area.

What is the median rent in Park Holme?

The median advertised rent in Park Holme is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Park Holme?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Park Holme covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Marion Primary School (0.2 km), Westminster School (0.4 km), Hamilton Secondary College (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Park Holme?

Park Holme is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (61.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Park Holme?

Across postcode 5043, 1,423 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (526), violent (302), property damage (281). 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 Park Holme?

In Park Holme, 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 (6.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Park Holme?

112 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Park Holme centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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