Moving to Queenstown SA 5014
What the official numbers say about living in Queenstown — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $779,500 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $270 a week, against a median household income of $1,115 a week.
About 59% of homes are owner-occupied and 37% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Queenstown grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,806 → 1,943 people).
Around 55% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, China, India; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Russian, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Queenstown scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest train station: Alberton, 800 m north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Port Dock Interchange, 1.8 km north.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 9.2 km south.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 24 schools · 52 cafes & restaurants · 15 supermarkets · 61 parks · 3 beaches — see them all on the Queenstown profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Alberton Primary School 250 m · Western Technical College 1 km · Tauondi College 1.1 km · Mount Carmel College 1.2 km · Westport Primary School 1.8 km · Hendon Primary School 1.9 km · Ocean View College Bridge Campus 2 km · West Lakes Shore School 2.6 km
Groceries: Drakes 800 m · IGA 850 m · Foodland 1 km · Dai Phat Supermarket 1.2 km · ALDI 1.4 km · Woolworths 1.5 km · Tony & Marks 1.5 km · Foodland 1.7 km
Parks and reserves: Bailey James Reserve 550 m · Saint Patricks Reserve 600 m · Pioneer Park 700 m · Company Square 750 m · Duffield Reserve 950 m · Montpelier Square Reserve 1.1 km · McDonald Reserve 1.1 km · Hawaii Reserve 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Queenstown, most often seen first: Grey Teal · Common Starling · Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · House Sparrow · Rock Dove.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Queenstown, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown here | 1,943 | $779,500 | 2/10 | 5% |
| Alberton | 1,860 | $1,615,000 | 5/10 | 7% |
| Hendon | 1,271 | $950,000 | 3/10 | 4% |
| Royal Park | 3,453 | $1,017,500 | 3/10 | 3% |
| Rosewater | 3,582 | $897,500 | 2/10 | 8% |
| Cheltenham | 2,236 | $1,125,000 | 5/10 | 8% |
| Port Adelaide | 1,338 | $720,000 | 3/10 | 3% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Port Adelaide Enfield — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hindmarsh — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5014 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Queenstown profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Queenstown has a median sale price of $779,500 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $270 a week, and about 37% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,806 people to 1,943. It sits about 11 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Alberton station is roughly 0.8 km away. Local government is Port Adelaide Enfield council, and the federal seat is Hindmarsh.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Queenstown vs Alberton · Queenstown vs Hendon.
Nearby guides: Alberton · Hendon · Royal Park · Rosewater · Cheltenham · Port Adelaide.
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