Redwood Park, SA: suburb profile

The population of Redwood Park SA is 5,367 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Redwood Park is $837 per week ($43,524 per year). Median rent in Redwood Park is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Redwood Park has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Redwood Park has a population density of 2,354 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Redwood Park is England. The most common religion is No religion (51.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redwood Park is $1,517.

There were 45 recorded offences in Redwood Park in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (16 offences).

Population
5,367
Census 2021
Median income
$837/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/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.

Redwood Park vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Redwood Park is $837 a week, 10% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 214th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $50 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.1% 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.
MeasureRedwood ParkTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$837/wk$759/wk +10%$766/wk
Household income$1,832/wk$1,494/wk +23%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$300/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,534/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.1%19.5% −0.4 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 Redwood Park, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Redwood Park Population

5,367 residents at the 2021 Census.

Redwood Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$837/wk
$43,524 per year
Ranked 3,006 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Redwood Park Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,832/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 19.1%

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

Median rent in Redwood Park against your income

About $7,939 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,482/wk
Rent share 19.1%

Redwood Park Schools

27
schools nearby
19
government
1033
avg ICSEA score
13,756
total students
Pedare Christian College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,146 students
1097
ICSEA
King's Baptist Grammar School Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,280 students
1090
ICSEA
Tea Tree Gully Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 117 students
1073
ICSEA
Saint David's Parish School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 306 students
1063
ICSEA
The Heights School Government
Combined · U, R-12 · 1,811 students
1060
ICSEA
Gleeson College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 941 students
1055
ICSEA
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School Independent
Primary · R-6 · 205 students
1051
ICSEA
St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 561 students
1051
ICSEA
Ardtornish Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 462 students
1044
ICSEA
St Agnes School P - 6 Government
Primary · R-6 · 251 students
1039
ICSEA
Banksia Park School R-6 Government
Primary · R-6 · 240 students
1037
ICSEA
Wynn Vale School Government
Primary · R-6 · 365 students
1032
ICSEA
Redwood Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 368 students
1032
ICSEA
Fairview Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 260 students
1027
ICSEA
Modbury School P-6 Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 172 students
1026
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 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 Redwood Park, with a map

Redwood Park Map

Redwood Park, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Redwood Park, South Australia: 34.8114°S, 138.7061°E

Redwood Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (27)

People in Redwood Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (2,718) Female 49.3% (2,648)

Population Density

2,354
people per km²
5,367 people · 2.3 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,082
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

England
6.9%
India
1.2%
Scotland
0.8%
Italy
0.7%
Germany
0.7%
New Zealand
0.6%
Netherlands
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.8%
Punjabi
0.7%
Arabic
0.5%
Mandarin
0.5%
Korean
0.4%
German
0.3%
Russian
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
44.0%
Australian
38.7%
German
9.6%
Scottish
9.0%
Irish
7.5%
Italian
6.7%
Dutch
2.4%
Polish
1.5%
Greek
1.5%
Chinese
1.4%
Australian Aboriginal
1.3%

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
51.7%
Catholic
15.4%
Anglican
6.9%
Uniting Church
6.1%
Not stated
3.9%
Christian (other)
3.0%
Lutheran
2.4%
Baptist
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.4% 2,359
Separated
2.8% 122
Divorced
7.9% 350
Widowed
3.2% 142
Never married
32.6% 1,441

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.9%
Couple: no children
29.3%
Couple: no children under 15
20.4%
One parent: children under 15
6.4%
One parent: no children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.8%
2 persons
39.3%
3 persons
18.5%
4 persons
17.2%
5 persons
5.4%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Redwood Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,032 occupied private dwellings in Redwood Park at the 2021 Census, 11.4% were rented, 36.9% owned outright and 50.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
36.9% 750 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
50.1% 1,018 dwellings
Rented
11.4% 231 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 17 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.3%
2 bedrooms
3.3%
3 bedrooms
65.6%
4 bedrooms
26.5%
5 bedrooms
3.9%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.8%
$300-$449/mo
3.6%
$450-$599/mo
2.7%
$600-$799/mo
4.5%
$800-$999/mo
4.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
31.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.3%
1 vehicle
28.0%
2 vehicles
47.4%
3 vehicles
14.2%
4+ vehicles
8.0%

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

Work, income and education in Redwood Park

Employment

Employed full-time
40.8% 1,701 people
Employed part-time
24.0% 1,000 people
Unemployed
3.4% 142 people
Not in labour force
31.8% 1,327 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
28.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.4%
Community & Personal Service
14.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.8%
Managers
10.4%
Labourers
5.1%
Sales Workers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.7%
Did not go to work
12.8%
Bus
6.7%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Truck
0.8%
Other
0.5%
Walked only
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Ferry
0.1%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.6%

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

Certificate III/IV
44.1%
Bachelor Degree
25.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%
Postgraduate Degree
5.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%
Certificate I/II
2.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.7%
Engineering
18.0%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Health
13.3%
Education
10.2%
Architecture & Building
7.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.7%
Creative Arts
4.2%
Information Technology
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.9%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.0%
Secondary: Government
20.9%
Vocational Education
13.1%
Primary: Catholic
7.6%
Pre-school
7.3%
Secondary: Catholic
6.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.4%

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
93.1%
Has need for assistance
4.8%
Need for assistance not stated
2.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
547
Asthma
225
Arthritis
200
Diabetes
171
Heart disease
132
Cancer
102
Lung condition
80
Stroke
32
Kidney disease
30
Dementia
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 625
Did not provide
85.5% 3,687

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.2% 658
Not a volunteer
84.8% 3,667

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 18
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 8
Previously served
3.0% 128
Never served
96.4% 4,182

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.5%
1 child
12.3%
2 children
36.6%
3 children
16.0%
4 children
4.2%
5+ children
0.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
11
1951: 1960
99
1961: 1970
210
1971: 1980
126
1981: 1990
131
1991: 2000
76
2001: 2010
172
2011: 2015
74
2016
14
2017
23
2018
11
2019
10
2020
11

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

Population Mobility

9.3%
moved in the last year
27.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,710
Moved from SA
381
Moved: same area (SA2)
40
Moved from NSW
14
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from NT
8
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from VIC
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.1%
5: 14 hours
31.5%
15: 29 hours
14.2%
30+ hours
9.6%
Did not do domestic work
21.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.6%
Step family: no other children
6.9%
Blended family: no other children
3.1%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%
Other couple: children only
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Redwood Park Crime Statistics

45 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
16
Assault
16
Property Damage
9
Fraud
2
Other Against Person
1
Break & Enter
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 Redwood Park

The closest suburb to Redwood Park is Ridgehaven, 1.2 km away.

Ridgehaven
1.2 km away · income $688/wk · rent $320/wk
Surrey Downs
1.7 km away · income $828/wk · rent $330/wk
Wynn Vale
1.9 km away · income $813/wk · rent $310/wk
Banksia Park
2.0 km away · income $794/wk · rent $350/wk
St Agnes (SA)
2.1 km away · income $746/wk · rent $340/wk
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2.1 km away · income $782/wk · rent $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Redwood Park

What is the population of Redwood Park SA?

The population of Redwood Park SA is 5,367 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,354 people per km². Redwood Park is ranked #1,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Redwood Park?

The median personal income in Redwood Park SA is $837 per week, or $43,524 per year. The median household income is $1,832 per week. Family income is $2,082 per week. Redwood Park is ranked #3,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Redwood Park?

Median rent in Redwood Park SA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Redwood Park ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Redwood Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Redwood Park SA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Redwood Park?

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

Is Redwood Park a good suburb to live in?

Redwood Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 5,367. The median income is $837/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 41242. All dollar figures in AUD.