Adelaide at a glance
Median house
$1,555,000
Median unit
$274,320
Weekly rent
$630
Houses · units $524
Gross yield
2.1%
Houses, on the median
Population
18.2k
Median age 31
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: Median of 6 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,555,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (6 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 82% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $311,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Adelaide.
Median house price
$1,555,000
Median unit price $274,320.
Median of 6 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$524/wk
Owner occupied
32%
Renter occupied
64%
At a deeper level
$1,555,000
$274,320
18,202
Median age: 31
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Adelaide.
Adelaide's median house price is $1,555,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 6 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5000 (SA), City of Adelaide, part of Greater Adelaide.
Adelaide (5000) sits in the Adelaide region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,555,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Adelaide has roughly 18,202 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Adelaide scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Adelaide's population at 18,202, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (32% own, 64% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
18,202
Median age
31
Family households
40%
Lone person
45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.11% (median rent $630/wk against a $1,555,000 price tag). Units yield 9.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 64% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20262.11%
Based on $1,555,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20269.93%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202632%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Adelaide.
Local schools for Adelaide
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gilles Street Primary School
Sturt Street Community School
Adelaide High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Adelaide.
- What is the median house price in Adelaide?
- The median house price in Adelaide, SA 5000 is $1,555,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 6 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $274,320.
- How much is my house worth in Adelaide?
- A useful starting point is the Adelaide median house price of $1,555,000 (units $274,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Adelaide a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Adelaide is 2.1%: the median weekly house rent is $630 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,555,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Adelaide: the SA Government figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Adelaide is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Adelaide postcode?
- Adelaide is in the 5000 postcode, in SA, in the City of Adelaide region.
- Where is Adelaide?
- Adelaide is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5000. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Adelaide region.
- What is the average rent in Adelaide?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $524.
- What schools are in Adelaide?
- There are 20 schools serving Adelaide on this page, including Gilles Street Primary School, Pulteney Grammar School, Muirden Senior College.
- How walkable is Adelaide?
- Adelaide has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Adelaide?
- Adelaide is close to Halifax Street, Hutt Street, Sturt Street.
- What is the population of Adelaide?
- The population of Adelaide is approximately 18,202 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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