Tusmore, SA 5065 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tusmore is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5065, home to 1,503 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Burnside local government area and roughly 3 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,503
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $2,298 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,090 /week
- Median family income
- $2,849 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Burnside
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,184
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- St Patrick's Special School
- Glenunga International High School
- Rose Park Primary School
- St Raphael's School
- Linden Park Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 103 bus stops
- Stop 7 Stuart Rd - East side
- Stop 8 Greenhill Rd - North side
- Stop 8 Greenhill Rd - South side
- Stop 7 Stuart Rd - West side
- Stop 7 Greenhill Rd - North side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 37 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 42 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 9 supermarkets
- 15 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
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 100.0% of the 710 resolvable premises in Tusmore. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 442 across postcode 5065 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 205 theft, 65 property damage, 62 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tusmore?
Tusmore (SA 5065) had 1,503 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Burnside local government area.
What is the median rent in Tusmore?
The median advertised rent in Tusmore is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tusmore?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Tusmore covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Patrick's Special School (0.4 km), Glenunga International High School (1 km), Rose Park Primary School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tusmore?
Tusmore is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tusmore?
Across postcode 5065, 442 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (205), property damage (65), vehicle theft (62). 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 Tusmore?
In Tusmore, 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 Tusmore?
103 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tusmore centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 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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