Allenby Gardens, SA: suburb profile

The population of Allenby Gardens SA is 2,045 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Allenby Gardens is $796 per week ($41,392 per year). Median rent in Allenby Gardens is $323 per week ($1,400 per month). Allenby Gardens has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Allenby Gardens has a population density of 2,475 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Allenby Gardens is India. The most common religion is No religion (31.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Allenby Gardens is $1,810.

There were 41 recorded offences in Allenby Gardens in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (23 offences).

Population
2,045
Census 2021
Median income
$796/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$323/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Allenby Gardens vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Allenby Gardens is $796 a week, 5% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 281st of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $323 a week, $23 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 18.6% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAllenby GardensTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$796/wk$759/wk +5%$766/wk
Household income$1,732/wk$1,494/wk +16%$1,637/wk
Rent$323/wk$300/wk +8%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,810/mo$1,534/mo +18%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.6%19.5% −0.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Allenby Gardens, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Allenby Gardens Population

2,045 residents at the 2021 Census.

Allenby Gardens Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$796/wk
$41,392 per year
Ranked 3,649 of 14,663
Median Rent
$323/wk
$1,400 per month
Ranked 4,026 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,810/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Allenby Gardens Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,732/wk
Median rent $323/wk
Rent to income 18.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Allenby Gardens against your income

About $7,505 a month
Median rent $323/wk
Left after rent $1,409/wk
Rent share 18.6%

Allenby Gardens Schools

37
schools nearby
18
government
1019
avg ICSEA score
13,672
total students
Immaculate Heart of Mary School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 153 students
1105
ICSEA
Torrensville Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 380 students
1099
ICSEA
Whitefriars School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 603 students
1076
ICSEA
St Francis School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 457 students
1075
ICSEA
Lockleys North Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 422 students
1069
ICSEA
Kilkenny Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 450 students
1069
ICSEA
Brooklyn Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 118 students
1066
ICSEA
Our Lady of La Vang School Catholic
Combined · U · 70 students
1066
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 223 students
1063
ICSEA
Allenby Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 392 students
1062
ICSEA
St John Bosco School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 252 students
1054
ICSEA
Nazareth Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · R-12 · 2,576 students
1049
ICSEA
St George College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 350 students
1046
ICSEA
Temple Christian College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,151 students
1043
ICSEA
Flinders Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 187 students
1037
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 37 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Allenby Gardens Map

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People in Allenby Gardens

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (974) Female 52.3% (1,067)

Population Density

2,475
people per km²
2,045 people · 0.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,154
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
4.3%
Italy
2.7%
Vietnam
2.2%
England
2.1%
Greece
2.1%
China
1.1%
New Zealand
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
6.4%
Italian
3.8%
Punjabi
3.5%
Vietnamese
2.3%
Mandarin
1.8%
Cantonese
1.1%
Arabic
1.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
25.0%
Australian
23.8%
Italian
17.1%
Greek
12.4%
Irish
6.6%
Scottish
5.8%
German
5.1%
Chinese
3.7%
Indian
3.0%
Polish
2.5%
Vietnamese
2.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
31.1%
Catholic
27.0%
Eastern Orthodox
12.5%
Not stated
4.2%
Anglican
3.7%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Other religions
3.6%
Sikhism
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.7% 858
Separated
2.5% 43
Divorced
7.6% 131
Widowed
3.9% 67
Never married
36.3% 626

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.7%
Couple: no children
27.9%
Couple: no children under 15
23.8%
One parent: no children under 15
6.0%
One parent: children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.4%
2 persons
31.3%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
17.7%
5 persons
5.0%
6+ persons
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Allenby Gardens

Housing Tenure

Of the 797 occupied private dwellings in Allenby Gardens at the 2021 Census, 23.7% were rented, 37.6% owned outright and 36.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
37.6% 300 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
36.4% 290 dwellings
Rented
23.7% 189 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
77.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
15.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.2%
2 bedrooms
23.8%
3 bedrooms
49.9%
4 bedrooms
22.3%
5 bedrooms
2.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.7%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
5.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.4%
1 vehicle
38.8%
2 vehicles
36.2%
3 vehicles
11.6%
4+ vehicles
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Allenby Gardens

Employment

Employed full-time
39.2% 634 people
Employed part-time
25.2% 408 people
Unemployed
3.3% 54 people
Not in labour force
32.2% 521 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
31.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.2%
Managers
13.7%
Community & Personal Service
12.6%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Sales Workers
4.9%
Labourers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.2%
$4,000+/wk
10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.3%
Did not go to work
14.0%
Car (passenger)
7.3%
Bus
3.9%
Walked only
2.2%
Bicycle
2.0%
Tram/Light Rail
1.6%
Truck
1.3%
Other
0.6%
Train
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
70.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.6%
Certificate III/IV
31.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.5%
Postgraduate Degree
10.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%
Certificate I/II
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.5%
Engineering
15.3%
Society & Culture
13.7%
Health
11.2%
Education
7.4%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Creative Arts
5.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.1%
Information Technology
4.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.0%
Secondary: Catholic
25.7%
Vocational Education
13.4%
Primary: Catholic
10.5%
Pre-school
9.3%
Secondary: Government
6.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.1%
Has need for assistance
5.3%
Need for assistance not stated
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
141
Asthma
79
Heart disease
57
Arthritis
52
Diabetes
50
Lung condition
39
Cancer
39
Kidney disease
16
Stroke
15
Dementia
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.8% 232
Did not provide
86.2% 1,453

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.6% 229
Not a volunteer
86.4% 1,454

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 3
Previously served
1.9% 32
Never served
97.9% 1,656

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
38.6%
1 child
12.9%
2 children
31.5%
3 children
13.4%
4 children
2.8%
5+ children
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
51
1961: 1970
78
1971: 1980
47
1981: 1990
53
1991: 2000
33
2001: 2010
91
2011: 2015
76
2016
14
2017
15
2018
29
2019
37
2020
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.6%
moved in the last year
31.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,789
Moved from SA
126
Moved: same area (SA2)
29
Moved from VIC
14
Moved from overseas
5
Moved from QLD
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.9%
5: 14 hours
30.6%
15: 29 hours
13.4%
30+ hours
7.8%
Did not do domestic work
25.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.4%
Step family: no other children
4.8%
Blended family: no other children
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Allenby Gardens Crime Statistics

41 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
23
Break & Enter
8
Property Damage
5
Fraud
2
Assault
2
Other Against Person
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Allenby Gardens

The closest suburb to Allenby Gardens is West Hindmarsh, 0.9 km away.

West Hindmarsh
0.9 km away · income $851/wk · rent $320/wk
Beverley (SA)
1.1 km away · income $816/wk · rent $300/wk
Croydon (SA)
1.2 km away · income $811/wk · rent $310/wk
Flinders Park
1.5 km away · income $786/wk · rent $380/wk
West Croydon
1.5 km away · income $784/wk · rent $350/wk
Ridleyton
1.7 km away · income $842/wk · rent $300/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Allenby Gardens

What is the population of Allenby Gardens SA?

The population of Allenby Gardens SA is 2,045 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,475 people per km². Allenby Gardens is ranked #2,994 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Allenby Gardens?

The median personal income in Allenby Gardens SA is $796 per week, or $41,392 per year. The median household income is $1,732 per week. Family income is $2,154 per week. Allenby Gardens is ranked #3,649 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Allenby Gardens?

Median rent in Allenby Gardens SA is $323 per week ($1,400 per month). Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Allenby Gardens ranks #4,026 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Allenby Gardens?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Allenby Gardens SA is $1,810. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Allenby Gardens?

The median age in Allenby Gardens SA is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Allenby Gardens a good suburb to live in?

Allenby Gardens is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,045. The median income is $796/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40012. All dollar figures in AUD.