Tranmere, SA 5073 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Tranmere is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5073, home to 4,136 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Adelaide Hills local government area and roughly 8 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$385 /wk
Population4,136
Median age40
Area1.5 km²
To CBD8 km
LGACampbelltown (SA)

Demographics

Population
4,136
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$1,866 /week
Median personal income
$831 /week
Median family income
$2,321 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Campbelltown (SA)
Statistical region (SA4)
Adelaide - Central and Hills
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Sturt
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$385 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,978
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Stradbroke School Primary · Government
  • Rostrevor College Combined · Independent
  • Middle Campus - Norwood Morialta Secondary · Government
  • Thorndon Park Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Francis of Assisi School Primary · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 23 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 85 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stop 26 Koonga Ave - South side bus · 102 m
  • Stop 27 Maple Ave - South West side bus · 219 m
  • Stop 26 Koonga Ave - North side bus · 251 m
  • Stop 25 Koonga Ave - South side bus · 284 m
  • Stop 25 Koonga Ave - North side bus · 285 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 7 restaurants
  • 40 parks and reserves
  • 2 libraries
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 17 playgrounds

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

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), 10.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 91.6% of the 2,134 resolvable premises in Tranmere. 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: 5.9%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 2.5%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 91.6%

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: 437 across postcode 5073 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 127 theft, 110 violent offences, 103 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Tranmere?

Tranmere (SA 5073) had 4,136 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Campbelltown (SA) local government area.

What is the median rent in Tranmere?

The median advertised rent in Tranmere is $385/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Tranmere?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Tranmere covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Stradbroke School (0.2 km), Rostrevor College (0.7 km), Middle Campus - Norwood Morialta (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Tranmere?

Tranmere is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (91.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Tranmere?

Across postcode 5073, 437 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (127), violent (110), property damage (103). 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 Tranmere?

In Tranmere, 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 (10.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Tranmere?

85 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tranmere centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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