| 1953 SANFL season | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 8 |
| Premiers | West Torrens 4th premiership |
| Minor premiers | Port Adelaide 23rd minor premiership |
| Magarey Medallist | Jim Deane South Adelaide (26 votes) |
| Ken Farmer Medallist | Max Mayo Norwood (78 Goals) |
| Attendance | |
| Matches played | 76 |
| Total attendance | 738,703 (9,720 per match) |
| Highest | 42,949 (Grand Final, West Torrens vs. Port Adelaide) |
The 1953 South Australian National Football League season was the 74th season of the top-level Australian rules football competition in South Australia.