Plympton Park, SA: suburb profile

The population of Plympton Park SA is 3,881 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Plympton Park is $831 per week ($43,212 per year). Median rent in Plympton Park is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Plympton Park has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Plympton Park has a population density of 3,237 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Plympton Park is India. The most common religion is No religion (45.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Plympton Park is $1,820.

There were 90 recorded offences in Plympton Park in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (42 offences).

Population
3,881
Census 2021
Median income
$831/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
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.

Plympton Park vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Plympton Park is $831 a week, 9% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 220th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $20 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.2% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 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.
MeasurePlympton ParkTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$831/wk$759/wk +9%$766/wk
Household income$1,667/wk$1,494/wk +12%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$300/wk +7%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,820/mo$1,534/mo +19%$1,733/mo
Median age3643 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.2%19.5% −0.3 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 Plympton Park, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Plympton Park Population

3,881 residents at the 2021 Census.

Plympton Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$831/wk
$43,212 per year
Ranked 3,080 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,820/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Plympton Park Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,667/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 19.2%

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

Median rent in Plympton Park against your income

About $7,224 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,347/wk
Rent share 19.2%

Plympton Park Schools

30
schools nearby
15
government
1071
avg ICSEA score
12,346
total students
Dara School Independent
Combined · R-10 · 93 students
1176
ICSEA
Westminster School Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,401 students
1139
ICSEA
Emmaus Christian College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,084 students
1137
ICSEA
Immanuel Primary School Independent
Primary · R-6 · 575 students
1120
ICSEA
Immanuel College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,184 students
1117
ICSEA
Black Forest Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 410 students
1108
ICSEA
Paringa Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 515 students
1101
ICSEA
Edwardstown Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 512 students
1098
ICSEA
St Anthony's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 116 students
1090
ICSEA
St Bernadette's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 205 students
1085
ICSEA
Sacred Heart College Catholic
Combined · 7-12 · 2,033 students
1083
ICSEA
St John the Baptist Catholic School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 361 students
1081
ICSEA
Aspect Treetop School Independent
Combined · U · 75 students
1080
ICSEA
Glenelg Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 613 students
1078
ICSEA
Our Lady of Grace School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 225 students
1075
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 30 schools.

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

All schools near Plympton Park, with a map

Plympton Park Map

Plympton Park, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Plympton Park, South Australia: 34.9750°S, 138.5514°E

Plympton Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (30)

People in Plympton Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (1,909) Female 50.7% (1,967)

Population Density

3,237
people per km²
3,881 people · 1.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,170
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
5.4%
China
3.0%
England
2.9%
Nepal
2.5%
Philippines
1.6%
Malaysia
1.1%
New Zealand
1.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
4.0%
Punjabi
2.7%
Nepali
2.5%
Greek
1.8%
Cantonese
1.8%
Hindi
1.3%
Arabic
1.1%

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

Ancestry

English
33.6%
Australian
29.3%
Irish
8.6%
Scottish
7.6%
Chinese
7.1%
German
5.8%
Indian
5.3%
Italian
4.6%
Greek
2.9%
Filipino
2.1%
Australian Aboriginal
1.4%

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
45.0%
Catholic
17.1%
Hinduism
6.8%
Anglican
5.7%
Not stated
4.4%
Eastern Orthodox
3.0%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Islam
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.5% 1,406
Separated
2.4% 77
Divorced
9.3% 302
Widowed
4.6% 149
Never married
40.1% 1,296

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.7%
Couple: no children
27.4%
Couple: no children under 15
14.5%
One parent: no children under 15
8.0%
One parent: children under 15
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.3%
2 persons
31.9%
3 persons
17.2%
4 persons
15.3%
5 persons
3.4%
6+ persons
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Plympton Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,576 occupied private dwellings in Plympton Park at the 2021 Census, 39.1% were rented, 23.4% owned outright and 34.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 20 dwellings
Owned outright
23.4% 369 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.9% 550 dwellings
Rented
39.1% 616 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 22 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
79.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
18.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.4%
2 bedrooms
26.4%
3 bedrooms
55.9%
4 bedrooms
12.4%
5 bedrooms
1.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.2%
$300-$449/mo
1.2%
$450-$599/mo
0.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.2%
$800-$999/mo
4.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
11.4%
1 vehicle
37.5%
2 vehicles
37.0%
3 vehicles
9.8%
4+ vehicles
4.4%

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

Work, income and education in Plympton Park

Employment

Employed full-time
40.1% 1,199 people
Employed part-time
24.4% 731 people
Unemployed
3.4% 102 people
Not in labour force
32.0% 958 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
33.7%
Community & Personal Service
15.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.1%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Managers
12.0%
Labourers
5.7%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
2.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.5%
$4,000+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.1%
Did not go to work
12.4%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Bus
5.1%
Tram/Light Rail
4.0%
Bicycle
1.4%
Walked only
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Train
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Truck
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.5%

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
39.1%
Certificate III/IV
25.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.1%
Postgraduate Degree
12.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.0%
Certificate I/II
1.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.4%
Health
16.8%
Engineering
14.8%
Society & Culture
14.7%
Education
7.2%
Information Technology
5.1%
Architecture & Building
4.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.6%
Creative Arts
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.7%
Vocational Education
18.2%
Secondary: Government
14.2%
Pre-school
11.4%
Primary: Catholic
10.8%
Secondary: Catholic
9.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.0%

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
90.1%
Has need for assistance
6.6%
Need for assistance not stated
3.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
362
Arthritis
118
Asthma
112
Diabetes
87
Lung condition
86
Heart disease
80
Cancer
54
Stroke
45
Kidney disease
36
Dementia
14

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 387
Did not provide
87.5% 2,714

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.0% 466
Not a volunteer
85.0% 2,641

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
2.2% 70
Never served
97.7% 3,050

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
42.1%
1 child
14.2%
2 children
28.3%
3 children
10.8%
4 children
3.0%
5+ children
1.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
11
1951: 1960
40
1961: 1970
73
1971: 1980
54
1981: 1990
72
1991: 2000
88
2001: 2010
271
2011: 2015
206
2016
85
2017
61
2018
58
2019
76
2020
36

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

Population Mobility

15.5%
moved in the last year
47.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,119
Moved from SA
433
Moved: same area (SA2)
50
Moved from overseas
26
Moved from NSW
23
Moved from VIC
18
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from WA
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.0%
5: 14 hours
31.1%
15: 29 hours
12.3%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
26.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.9%
Step family: no other children
5.6%
Blended family: no other children
1.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Plympton Park Crime Statistics

90 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
42
Break & Enter
18
Property Damage
12
Assault
11
Other Against Person
5
Fraud
2

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Plympton Park

The closest suburb to Plympton Park is South Plympton, 0.8 km away.

South Plympton
0.8 km away · income $805/wk · rent $340/wk
Camden Park (SA)
1.1 km away · income $797/wk · rent $305/wk
Morphettville
1.2 km away · income $743/wk · rent $300/wk
Park Holme
1.5 km away · income $702/wk · rent $280/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Plympton Park

What is the population of Plympton Park SA?

The population of Plympton Park SA is 3,881 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,237 people per km². Plympton Park is ranked #1,964 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Plympton Park?

The median personal income in Plympton Park SA is $831 per week, or $43,212 per year. The median household income is $1,667 per week. Family income is $2,170 per week. Plympton Park is ranked #3,080 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Plympton Park?

Median rent in Plympton Park SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Plympton Park ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Plympton Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Plympton Park SA is $1,820. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Plympton Park?

The median age in Plympton Park SA is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Plympton Park a good suburb to live in?

Plympton Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,881. The median income is $831/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41168. All dollar figures in AUD.