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Aberfoyle Park Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Aberfoyle Park Compares
Aberfoyle Park vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Aberfoyle Park | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,765 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $340 +SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Aberfoyle Park is a locality 15 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5159. It falls within the Adelaide - South region. The local government area is Onkaparinga.
According to the 2021 Census, Aberfoyle Park has a population of 11,234 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,765, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 113 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Aberfoyle Park includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 4,167 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Aberfoyle Park scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 7 schools in the Aberfoyle Park area, including Aberfoyle Park High School, Aberfoyle Hub Primary School, Pilgrim School and others.
Aberfoyle Park is part of the Onkaparinga statistical area in South Australia.
Aberfoyle Park Details
| Postcode | 5159 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 11,234 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,765/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $783/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1922/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,167 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 113 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -35.067 |
| Longitude | 138.6 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Onkaparinga |
| Local Government | Onkaparinga |
| Federal Electorate | Kingston |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,929 (17.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,298 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,705 (24.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,047 (27.1%) |
| 65+ years | 2,262 (20.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,148 (10.2%) |
| Arthritis | 1,146 (10.2%) |
| Diabetes | 618 (5.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 508 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 387 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 208 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 126 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 113 (2.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,282 (31.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,768 (42.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 976 (23.6%) |
Schools in Aberfoyle Park
Suburbs Near Aberfoyle Park
Same Postcode (5159)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.