Council (LGA) · Area profile
Norwood Payneham and St Peters
15 km²
Located in the heart of Greater Adelaide, Norwood Payneham and St Peters is a wealthy and highly educated urban hub. It is a place of significant professional achievement, where over 40% of adults hold a university degree and typical incomes are well above the national figure. The community is diverse and mobile, with many residents born overseas and a high proportion of people moving into the area. This mix of professional success and cultural variety creates a sophisticated inner-city atmosphere.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The area is noticeably older than the Australian average, with a typical resident aged 41 and 21% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 14.3%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Cultural diversity is a key feature, as 31.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.
Reflecting its overseas population, 26.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Mandarin and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.
About 42.8% of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen by 16 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 43.8%.
This is an exceptionally well-qualified community, with 42.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 71.7%.
Incomes are high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,338 and 23.9% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. This is much higher than most areas and has grown since 2011.
Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, with 28% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is slightly below the South Australian figure of 31%.
Volunteering is common here, with 19.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. About 13% of residents provide unpaid care.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population at 0.6%. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 32, and has a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 54%.
Homes tend to be smaller, with just 2.2 people per household, much lower than most areas. A high proportion of residents—35.1%—live alone, which is well above the national figure.
The area has fewer large homes, with only 58.2% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in most areas at 36.3%, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state average at $340.
Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and 10.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is very accessible, with a typical drive time to the city of only 6 minutes.
The population is very mobile, with 44.8% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.
A high proportion of adults—63.3%—are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals, managers, or in health and education.
This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It is a major business hub with 7,594 businesses and has seen population growth of 8% since 2021.
The local climate is milder than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 22.6 degrees. Annual rainfall is 548mm, which is lower than most areas.
The area is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Almost every resident can reach groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.