Walkerville, SA 5081 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Walkerville is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5081, home to 2,867 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Prospect local government area and roughly 4 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,867
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,911 /week
- Median personal income
- $981 /week
- Median family income
- $2,722 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Walkerville
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Adelaide
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $373 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- St Andrew's School
- St Monica's Parish School
- Walkerville Primary School
- Vale Park Primary School
- Wilderness School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 25 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 81 bus stops
- Stop 11 Walkerville Tce - North West side
- Stop 10A Smith St - North East side
- Stop 11 Walkerville Tce - South East side
- Stop 10A Smith St - South West side
- Stop 12 Walkerville Tce - North West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 16 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 45 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 12 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), 5.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 98.0% of the 1,527 resolvable premises in Walkerville. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 98.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 605 across postcode 5081 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 231 theft, 115 property damage, 108 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walkerville?
Walkerville (SA 5081) had 2,867 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Walkerville local government area.
What is the median rent in Walkerville?
The median advertised rent in Walkerville is $373/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Walkerville?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Walkerville covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Andrew's School (0.3 km), St Monica's Parish School (0.4 km), Walkerville Primary School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Walkerville?
Walkerville is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Walkerville?
Across postcode 5081, 605 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (231), property damage (115), break-ins (108). 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 Walkerville?
In Walkerville, 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 (5.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Walkerville?
81 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Walkerville centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 25 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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