Ridleyton, SA 5008 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ridleyton is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5008, home to 1,180 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area and roughly 6 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,180
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,465 /week
- Median personal income
- $842 /week
- Median family income
- $2,193 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Charles Sturt
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Adelaide
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,687
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Adelaide Secondary School of English
- Saint Margaret Mary's School
- Australian Islamic College Adelaide
- Kilkenny Primary School
- Challa Gardens Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 train stops, 81 bus stops
- West Croydon Railway Station
- Stop 18 Torrens Rd - North side
- Stop 18 Torrens Rd - South side
- Stop 19 Torrens Rd - South side
- Stop 19 Torrens Rd - North side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 37 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 36 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 supermarkets
- 18 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), 5.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 63.5% of the 740 resolvable premises in Ridleyton. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 36.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 63.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,245 across postcode 5008 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 471 theft, 249 violent offences, 221 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ridleyton?
Ridleyton (SA 5008) had 1,180 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Charles Sturt local government area.
What is the median rent in Ridleyton?
The median advertised rent in Ridleyton is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ridleyton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Ridleyton covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Adelaide Secondary School of English (0.6 km), Saint Margaret Mary's School (0.6 km), Australian Islamic College Adelaide (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ridleyton?
Ridleyton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (63.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ridleyton?
Across postcode 5008, 1,245 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (471), violent (249), property damage (221). 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 Ridleyton?
In Ridleyton, 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 (5.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Ridleyton?
88 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ridleyton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 train stops, 13 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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