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South Australia · Postcode 5046
Oaklands Park postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 11 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Oaklands Park at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Oaklands Park vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Oaklands Park | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,208 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,625 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ≈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.
Oaklands Park is a coastal suburb of Adelaide in South Australia, with postcode 5046. It sits about 11 km from the Adelaide CBD, within the Marion local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 2.0 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Oaklands Park has a population of 3,948 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,208, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. The Indigenous population is 91 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Oaklands Park includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,625, with 1,742 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 49.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Oaklands Park scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Oaklands Park is part of the Marion statistical area in South Australia.
Oaklands Park details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5046 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,948 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,208/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $648/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,625 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1957/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,742 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 91 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.014 |
| Longitude | 138.545 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Marion |
| Local Government | Marion |
| Federal Electorate | Boothby |
| State Electorate | Gibson |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 459 (11.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 485 (12.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,272 (32.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 794 (20.1%) |
| 65+ years | 941 (23.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 465 (11.8%) |
| Asthma | 352 (8.9%) |
| Diabetes | 247 (6.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 210 (5.3%) |
| Dementia | 169 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 131 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 95 (2.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 275 (15.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 823 (47.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 462 (26.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 170 (9.8%) |
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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.