Moving to Tranmere SA 5073
What the official numbers say about living in Tranmere — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $1,511,500 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $385 a week, against a median household income of $1,866 a week.
About 69% of homes are owner-occupied and 30% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Tranmere grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,615 → 4,136 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Italy, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Italian, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Tranmere sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (77% of workers), while 13% work from home.
Nearest train station: Adelaide, 6.2 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Klemzig Interchange, 2.8 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 12.5 km west.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 6 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 43 schools · 89 cafes & restaurants · 16 supermarkets · 46 parks — see them all on the Tranmere profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Joseph's School Tranmere 1.1 km · Morialta Secondary College 1.4 km · Saint Joseph's School 1.5 km · East Torrens Primary School 1.6 km · Magill School 1.8 km · Norwood International High School 1.9 km · Trinity Gardens Primary 1.9 km · St Joseph's School Payneham 2 km
Groceries: Indian Plaza 450 m · Ok Asian Supermarket 450 m · Glynburn Gourmet 450 m · Homes Supermarket 500 m · Coles 550 m · ALDI 1.3 km · Chile Mojo 1.4 km · Magill Asian Gourmet Supermarket 1.5 km
Parks and reserves: The Gums 550 m · Adey Reserve 650 m · Daly Oval Reserve 800 m · May Street Reserve 1000 m · St Morris Reserve 1 km · Murray Park Oval 1.1 km · Gage Street Reserve 1.1 km · Aysgarth Avenue Reserve 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Tranmere, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Australian Wood Duck · Magpie-lark · Galah.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Tranmere, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranmere here | 4,136 | $1,511,500 | 9/10 | 14% |
| Firle | 1,508 | $1,634,000 | 7/10 | 9% |
| St Morris | 1,598 | — | 9/10 | 9% |
| Hectorville | 4,241 | $1,335,000 | 5/10 | 9% |
| Glynde | 2,102 | $1,425,000 | 6/10 | 7% |
| Magill | 9,693 | $1,490,000 | 8/10 | 13% |
| Kensington Gardens | 2,498 | $2,337,500 | 10/10 | 16% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Campbelltown — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Sturt — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5073 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Tranmere profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Tranmere has a median sale price of $1,511,500 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $385 a week, and about 30% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 14% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,615 people to 4,136. It sits about 6 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Adelaide station is roughly 6.2 km away. Local government is Campbelltown council, and the federal seat is Sturt.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Tranmere vs Firle · Tranmere vs St Morris.
Nearby guides: Firle · St Morris · Hectorville · Glynde · Magill · Kensington Gardens.
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