South Plympton, SA 5038 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
South Plympton is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5038, home to 4,721 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Marion local government area and roughly 6 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,721
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,552 /week
- Median personal income
- $805 /week
- Median family income
- $2,054 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Marion
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hindmarsh
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,700
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- St John the Baptist Catholic School
- Plympton International College
- Errington Special Education Centre
- Emmaus Christian College
- Plympton Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 tram stops, 29 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 tram stops, 111 bus stops
- Stop 13 Anzac Hwy - North West side
- Stop 13 Anzac Hwy - South East side
- Stop 13A Stonehouse Ave - North side
- Stop 11 Plympton Park
- Stop 13A Stonehouse Ave - South side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 15 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 44 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 supermarkets
- 12 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, 3.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 91.2% of the 2,499 resolvable premises in South Plympton. 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: 4.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 91.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 4.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 945 across postcode 5038 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 330 theft, 191 violent offences, 191 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Plympton?
South Plympton (SA 5038) had 4,721 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 South Plympton?
The median advertised rent in South Plympton is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in South Plympton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near South Plympton covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St John the Baptist Catholic School (0.2 km), Plympton International College (0.4 km), Errington Special Education Centre (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in South Plympton?
South Plympton is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (91.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is South Plympton?
Across postcode 5038, 945 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (330), violent (191), property damage (191). 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 South Plympton?
In South Plympton, 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 (3.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in South Plympton?
121 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the South Plympton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 29 bus stops, 4 tram 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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