Novar Gardens, SA: suburb profile
The population of Novar Gardens SA is 2,508 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Novar Gardens is $630 per week ($32,760 per year). Median rent in Novar Gardens is $165 per week ($715 per month). Novar Gardens has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Novar Gardens has a population density of 1,421 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Novar Gardens is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Novar Gardens is $2,060.
There were 88 recorded offences in Novar Gardens in 2025-26, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (33 offences).
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.
Novar Gardens vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Novar Gardens is $630 a week, 17% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 532nd of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $165 a week, $135 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 11.2% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Novar Gardens | Typical SA | Difference | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $630/wk | $759/wk | −17% | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,468/wk | $1,494/wk | −2% | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $165/wk | $300/wk | −45% | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $2,060/mo | $1,534/mo | +34% | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 45 | 43 | +2 yrs | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 11.2% | 19.5% | −8.2 pts | 20.3% |
Novar Gardens Population
2,508 residents at the 2021 Census.
Novar Gardens Median Income & Rent
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.
Novar Gardens Rent Prices & Affordability
11% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Novar Gardens against your income
Novar Gardens Schools
Showing 15 of 19 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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People in Novar Gardens
Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL
Ancestry
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
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Homes in Novar Gardens
Housing Tenure
Of the 937 occupied private dwellings in Novar Gardens at the 2021 Census, 26.6% were rented, 39.5% owned outright and 32.0% owned with a mortgage.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Work, income and education in Novar Gardens
Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Education Level
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
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
More from the 2021 Census
Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Novar Gardens Crime Statistics
88 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
Suburbs near Novar Gardens
The closest suburb to Novar Gardens is Glenelg North, 1.0 km away.
Compare Novar Gardens
Frequently Asked Questions About Novar Gardens
What is the population of Novar Gardens SA?
The population of Novar Gardens SA is 2,508 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,421 people per km². Novar Gardens is ranked #2,716 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Novar Gardens?
The median personal income in Novar Gardens SA is $630 per week, or $32,760 per year. The median household income is $1,468 per week. Family income is $1,956 per week. Novar Gardens is ranked #6,607 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Novar Gardens?
Median rent in Novar Gardens SA is $165 per week ($715 per month). Rent represents 11.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Novar Gardens ranks #8,084 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Novar Gardens?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Novar Gardens SA is $2,060. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Novar Gardens?
The median age in Novar Gardens SA is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Novar Gardens a good suburb to live in?
Novar Gardens is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,508. The median income is $630/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.2% 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: 41055. All dollar figures in AUD.