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Croydon 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 Croydon Park Compares
Croydon Park vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Croydon Park | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,421 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $320 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,684 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 35 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% +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.
Croydon Park is a coastal suburb of Adelaide in South Australia, with postcode 5008. It sits about 6 km from the Adelaide CBD, within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 1.7 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Croydon Park has a population of 4,230 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,421, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 66 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Croydon Park includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,684, with 1,533 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 60.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Croydon Park scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Croydon Park is served by St Margaret Mary's School.
Croydon Park is part of the Port Adelaide - West statistical area in South Australia.
Croydon Park Details
| Postcode | 5008 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,230 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,421/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $648/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,684 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2450/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,533 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 66 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.886 |
| Longitude | 138.567 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 6 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - West |
| Area (SA3) | Port Adelaide - West |
| Local Government | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Federal Electorate | Adelaide |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 678 (16.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 524 (12.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,467 (34.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 880 (20.8%) |
| 65+ years | 674 (15.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 337 (8.0%) |
| Asthma | 298 (7.0%) |
| Diabetes | 268 (6.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 182 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 102 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 81 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 65 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 151 (10.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 536 (35.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 537 (35.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 292 (19.3%) |
Schools in Croydon Park
Suburbs Near Croydon Park
Same Postcode (5008)
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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.