Wattle Range
Allendale East
Allendale East at a glance
Median house
$321,000
Median unit
$231,120
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
484
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Allendale East.
Allendale East (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia. The median house here is $321,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Allendale East has roughly 484 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $321,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $231,120, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $64,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Allendale East on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$321,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $231,120.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$231/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$321,000
$231,120
484
Median age: 35
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.59% (median rent $345/wk against a $321,000 price tag). Units yield 5.20% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20255.59%
Based on $321,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20255.20%
Based on $231,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Allendale East's population at 484, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
484
Median age
35
Family households
78%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Allendale East scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Allendale East.
Local schools for Allendale East
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Allendale East Area School
Kongorong Primary School
Moorak Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Allendale East.
- What is the median house price in Allendale East?
- The median house price in Allendale East, SA 5291 is $321,000. The median unit price is $231,120. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Allendale East postcode?
- Allendale East is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Allendale East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $231.
- What schools are in Allendale East?
- There are 7 schools serving Allendale East on this page, including Allendale East Area School, Kongorong Primary School, Moorak Primary School.
- How walkable is Allendale East?
- Allendale East has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Allendale East?
- Allendale East is close to Canunda, Port Macdonnell, Cape Douglas, Mount Schank, Racecourse Bay.
- What is the population of Allendale East?
- Allendale East has approximately 484 residents. The median age is 35.
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Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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