Westbourne Park, SA: suburb profile

The population of Westbourne Park SA is 2,564 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Westbourne Park is $884 per week ($45,968 per year). Median rent in Westbourne Park is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Westbourne Park has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Westbourne Park has a population density of 2,883 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Westbourne Park is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westbourne Park is $2,167.

There were 25 recorded offences in Westbourne Park in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (15 offences).

Population
2,564
Census 2021
Median income
$884/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$305/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
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.

Westbourne Park vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Westbourne Park is $884 a week, 16% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 148th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $305 a week, $5 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 14.1% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 44, 1 year older 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.
MeasureWestbourne ParkTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$884/wk$759/wk +16%$766/wk
Household income$2,164/wk$1,494/wk +45%$1,637/wk
Rent$305/wk$300/wk +2%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,534/mo +41%$1,733/mo
Median age4443 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income14.1%19.5% −5.4 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 Westbourne Park, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Westbourne Park Population

2,564 residents at the 2021 Census.

Westbourne Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$884/wk
$45,968 per year
Ranked 2,325 of 14,663
Median Rent
$305/wk
$1,322 per month
Ranked 4,469 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Westbourne Park Rent Prices & Affordability

14% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,164/wk
Median rent $305/wk
Rent to income 14.1%

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

Median rent in Westbourne Park against your income

About $9,377 a month
Median rent $305/wk
Left after rent $1,859/wk
Rent share 14.1%

Westbourne Park Schools

32
schools nearby
15
government
1109
avg ICSEA score
13,529
total students
Annesley College Independent
Primary · R-6 · 292 students
1164
ICSEA
Walford Anglican School for Girls Independent
Combined · R-12 · 400 students
1162
ICSEA
Unley Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 470 students
1154
ICSEA
Highgate School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 616 students
1150
ICSEA
Goodwood Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 408 students
1147
ICSEA
Scotch College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,213 students
1146
ICSEA
Concordia College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,312 students
1140
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 256 students
1135
ICSEA
Sunrise Christian School Fullarton Independent
Primary · R-6 · 175 students
1133
ICSEA
Parkside Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 331 students
1126
ICSEA
Westbourne Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 480 students
1126
ICSEA
Richmond Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 362 students
1122
ICSEA
Mitcham Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 629 students
1121
ICSEA
Colonel Light Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 688 students
1119
ICSEA
St Thomas' School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 297 students
1116
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 32 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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Westbourne Park Map

Westbourne Park, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Westbourne Park, South Australia: 34.9716°S, 138.5953°E

Westbourne Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (32)

People in Westbourne Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (1,213) Female 52.8% (1,355)

Population Density

2,883
people per km²
2,564 people · 0.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,831
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
3.0%
China
1.8%
Nepal
1.5%
India
1.4%
New Zealand
0.8%
Italy
0.6%
Germany
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
3.1%
Mandarin
2.1%
Nepali
1.5%
Italian
1.4%
French
1.0%
Arabic
1.0%
Punjabi
0.6%

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

Ancestry

English
42.2%
Australian
34.8%
Scottish
9.8%
Irish
8.5%
German
7.8%
Italian
5.5%
Greek
4.7%
Chinese
4.6%
Dutch
2.1%
Polish
1.5%
Indian
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
45.3%
Catholic
17.0%
Anglican
8.9%
Uniting Church
7.1%
Eastern Orthodox
4.8%
Not stated
2.9%
Hinduism
2.3%
Christian (other)
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.1% 1,091
Separated
1.9% 41
Divorced
7.1% 152
Widowed
8.4% 179
Never married
31.4% 671

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.8%
Couple: no children
24.6%
Couple: no children under 15
22.5%
One parent: no children under 15
4.8%
One parent: children under 15
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.8%
2 persons
31.7%
3 persons
17.5%
4 persons
19.9%
5 persons
6.0%
6+ persons
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Westbourne Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 894 occupied private dwellings in Westbourne Park at the 2021 Census, 21.7% were rented, 41.3% owned outright and 35.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.5% 22 dwellings
Owned outright
41.3% 369 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.1% 314 dwellings
Rented
21.7% 194 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.4% 4 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.0%
2 bedrooms
28.2%
3 bedrooms
33.7%
4 bedrooms
28.5%
5 bedrooms
5.9%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.6%
$300-$449/mo
5.2%
$450-$599/mo
2.4%
$600-$799/mo
2.0%
$800-$999/mo
4.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
23.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.3%
1 vehicle
32.7%
2 vehicles
39.2%
3 vehicles
14.9%
4+ vehicles
6.9%

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

Work, income and education in Westbourne Park

Employment

Employed full-time
34.1% 696 people
Employed part-time
25.9% 528 people
Unemployed
2.6% 53 people
Not in labour force
37.4% 764 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
44.5%
Managers
16.9%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%
Community & Personal Service
10.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.6%
Sales Workers
4.5%
Labourers
3.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
3.8%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.4%
$4,000+/wk
24.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%
$3,500+/wk
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.1%
Did not go to work
12.7%
Bus
5.9%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Train
2.5%
Bicycle
2.5%
Walked only
1.7%
Other
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Truck
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.0%
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
44.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.7%
Certificate III/IV
15.5%
Postgraduate Degree
14.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.5%
Certificate I/II
1.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.2%
Health
19.1%
Society & Culture
16.4%
Engineering
9.9%
Education
7.8%
Creative Arts
5.1%
Architecture & Building
5.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.7%
Information Technology
2.5%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
14.0%
Secondary: Catholic
13.8%
Vocational Education
9.1%
Pre-school
8.2%
Secondary: Government
7.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.8%
Primary: Catholic
7.0%

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
88.5%
Has need for assistance
9.9%
Need for assistance not stated
1.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
238
Asthma
85
Heart disease
73
Arthritis
65
Diabetes
62
Cancer
39
Stroke
39
Dementia
37
Lung condition
37
Kidney disease
29

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 303
Did not provide
85.5% 1,792

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.4% 449
Not a volunteer
78.6% 1,650

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
2.8% 59
Never served
97.1% 2,040

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
34.4%
1 child
12.0%
2 children
33.5%
3 children
16.1%
4 children
3.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
21
1951: 1960
37
1961: 1970
70
1971: 1980
53
1981: 1990
45
1991: 2000
34
2001: 2010
70
2011: 2015
58
2016
23
2017
23
2018
21
2019
35
2020
12
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

12.7%
moved in the last year
36.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,187
Moved from SA
245
Moved: same area (SA2)
38
Moved from ACT
6
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from overseas
5
Moved from QLD
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.5%
5: 14 hours
31.9%
15: 29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
7.2%
Did not do domestic work
24.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
95.1%
Step family: no other children
3.7%
Blended family: no other children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Westbourne Park Crime Statistics

25 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
15
Assault
3
Break & Enter
3
Property Damage
2
Fraud
1
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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0.8 km away · income $920/wk · rent $343/wk
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1.1 km away · income $1,346/wk · rent $350/wk
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1.4 km away · income $1,042/wk · rent $400/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Westbourne Park

What is the population of Westbourne Park SA?

The population of Westbourne Park SA is 2,564 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,883 people per km². Westbourne Park is ranked #2,678 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Westbourne Park?

The median personal income in Westbourne Park SA is $884 per week, or $45,968 per year. The median household income is $2,164 per week. Family income is $2,831 per week. Westbourne Park is ranked #2,325 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Westbourne Park?

Median rent in Westbourne Park SA is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Rent represents 14.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Westbourne Park ranks #4,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Westbourne Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Westbourne Park SA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Westbourne Park?

The median age in Westbourne Park SA is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Westbourne Park a good suburb to live in?

Westbourne Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,564. The median income is $884/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.1% 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: 41573. All dollar figures in AUD.