West Croydon, SA 5008 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Croydon is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5008, home to 4,242 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area and roughly 6 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,242
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,767 /week
- Median personal income
- $784 /week
- Median family income
- $2,236 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Charles Sturt
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Adelaide
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Adelaide Secondary School of English
- Saint Margaret Mary's School
- Australian Islamic College Adelaide
- Kilkenny Primary School
- Challa Gardens Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 train stops, 81 bus stops
- West Croydon Railway Station
- Stop 18 Torrens Rd - North side
- Stop 18 Torrens Rd - South side
- Stop 19 Torrens Rd - South side
- Stop 19 Torrens Rd - North side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 37 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 36 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 supermarkets
- 18 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 39.3% of the 1,876 resolvable premises in West Croydon. 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: 33.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 24.5%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 39.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 3.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,245 across postcode 5008 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 471 theft, 249 violent offences, 221 property damage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of West Croydon?
West Croydon (SA 5008) had 4,242 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Charles Sturt local government area.
What is the median rent in West Croydon?
The median advertised rent in West Croydon is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Croydon?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Croydon covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Adelaide Secondary School of English (0.6 km), Saint Margaret Mary's School (0.6 km), Australian Islamic College Adelaide (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Croydon?
West Croydon is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (39.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West Croydon?
Across postcode 5008, 1,245 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (471), violent (249), property damage (221). 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 West Croydon?
In West Croydon, 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 West Croydon?
88 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Croydon centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 train stops, 13 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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