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.
Snapshot
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
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $225 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,695
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Burton Primary School
- Virginia Primary School
- Settlers Farm Campus R-7
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Stop 66 Port Wakefield Rd - South West side
- Stop 66 Port Wakefield Rd - North East side
- Stop 65 Port Wakefield Rd - South West side
- Stop 65 Port Wakefield Rd - North East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
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%
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.
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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