Tonsley, SA 5042 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tonsley is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5042, home to 743 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Marion local government area and roughly 9 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 743
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $1,470 /week
- Median personal income
- $788 /week
- Median family income
- $1,725 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Marion
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Boothby
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- St Bernadette's School
- Australian Science & Mathematics School
- Suneden Special School
- Clovelly Park Primary School
- Sunrise Christian School Marion
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 train stops, 86 bus stops
- Tonsley Railway Station
- Stop 23 South Rd - West side
- Stop 27A Bradley Gr - East side
- Stop 27A Bradley Gr - West side
- Stop 23 South Rd - East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 76 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 1 supermarket
- 8 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, 8.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 67.4% of the 362 resolvable premises in Tonsley. 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: 32.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 67.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 822 across postcode 5042 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 392 theft, 156 violent offences, 142 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tonsley?
Tonsley (SA 5042) had 743 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Marion local government area.
What is the median rent in Tonsley?
The median advertised rent in Tonsley is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tonsley?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Tonsley covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Bernadette's School (0.8 km), Australian Science & Mathematics School (1.1 km), Suneden Special School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tonsley?
Tonsley is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (67.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tonsley?
Across postcode 5042, 822 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (392), violent (156), property damage (142). 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 Tonsley?
In Tonsley, 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 (8.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Tonsley?
92 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tonsley centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 train stops, 19 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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