Waterloo Corner, SA 5110 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Waterloo Corner is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5110, home to 1,103 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Playford local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 23 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$225 /wk
Population1,103
Median age58
Area26.5 km²
To CBD23 km
LGAPlayford

Demographics

Population
1,103
Median age
58 years
Median household income
$936 /week
Median personal income
$486 /week
Median family income
$1,240 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Playford
Statistical region (SA4)
Adelaide - North
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Spence
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$225 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,695
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Burton Primary School Primary · Government
  • Virginia Primary School Primary · Government
  • Settlers Farm Campus R-7 Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stop 66 Port Wakefield Rd - South West side bus · 743 m
  • Stop 66 Port Wakefield Rd - North East side bus · 750 m
  • Stop 65 Port Wakefield Rd - South West side bus · 1370 m
  • Stop 65 Port Wakefield Rd - North East side bus · 1413 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 gyms and fitness centres

Counts within roughly 2 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), 23.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 87.9% of the 446 resolvable premises in Waterloo Corner. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 5.4%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 2.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 3.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 87.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%

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: 809 across postcode 5110 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 18% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 339 theft, 142 property damage, 141 violent offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Waterloo Corner?

Waterloo Corner (SA 5110) had 1,103 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Playford local government area.

What is the median rent in Waterloo Corner?

The median advertised rent in Waterloo Corner is $225/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Waterloo Corner?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Waterloo Corner covering government sectors. Nearest include: Burton Primary School (4.3 km), Virginia Primary School (5.3 km), Settlers Farm Campus R-7 (5.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Waterloo Corner?

Waterloo Corner is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (87.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Waterloo Corner?

Across postcode 5110, 809 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (339), property damage (142), violent (141). 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 Waterloo Corner?

In Waterloo Corner, 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 (23.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Waterloo Corner?

4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Waterloo Corner centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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