Moving to Felixstow SA 5070
What the official numbers say about living in Felixstow — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $1,612,000 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $320 a week, against a median household income of $1,445 a week.
About 65% of homes are owner-occupied and 32% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Felixstow grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,312 → 2,477 people).
Around 63% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Italy, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Italian, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Felixstow scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (73% of workers), while 13% work from home.
Nearest train station: Ovingham, 5.8 km west.
Nearest tram stop: Botanic Gardens, 5 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Klemzig Interchange, 800 m north-west.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 12 km south-west.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 6 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 50 schools · 61 cafes & restaurants · 18 supermarkets · 41 parks — see them all on the Felixstow profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: East Marden Primary 900 m · Saint Joseph's School 1 km · St Joseph's School Payneham 1.6 km · Klemzig Primary 1.6 km · East Torrens Primary School 1.7 km · Vale Park Primary School 2 km · Trinity Gardens Primary 2.2 km · St Pius X School 2.3 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.1 km · Zaytoon Supermarket & Butcher 1.1 km · Ok Asian Supermarket 1.6 km · Glynburn Gourmet 1.6 km · Indian Plaza 1.7 km · Romeo IGA 1.9 km · Coles 1.9 km · Homes Supermarket 2 km
Parks and reserves: Felixstow Reserve 450 m · Linear Park 500 m · Drage Reserve 700 m · Bridge Road Reserve 1000 m · Broad Street Reserve 1.2 km · D.G.Weidenhofer Reserve 1.3 km · May Street Reserve 1.5 km · Hamilton Reserve 1.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Felixstow, most often seen first: Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Wood Duck · Rock Dove · Pacific Black Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Felixstow, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstow here | 2,477 | $1,612,000 | 7/10 | 14% |
| Glynde | 2,102 | $1,425,000 | 6/10 | 7% |
| Payneham | 2,438 | $1,620,000 | 7/10 | 10% |
| Marden | 2,645 | $1,676,338 | 7/10 | 17% |
| Klemzig | 6,713 | $1,215,000 | 6/10 | 11% |
| Payneham South | 1,731 | $1,330,000 | 7/10 | 9% |
| Firle | 1,508 | $1,634,000 | 7/10 | 9% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Norwood Payneham and St Peters — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Sturt — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5070 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Felixstow profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Felixstow has a median sale price of $1,612,000 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $320 a week, and about 32% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,312 people to 2,477. It sits about 6 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Adelaide station is roughly 5.8 km away. Local government is Norwood Payneham and St Peters council, and the federal seat is Sturt.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Felixstow vs Glynde · Felixstow vs Payneham.
Nearby guides: Glynde · Payneham · Marden · Klemzig · Payneham South · Firle.
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