Athelstone at a glance
Median house
$1,139,000
+24.2% over 12 months
Median unit
$274,320
Weekly rent
$650
Houses · units $313
Gross yield
3.0%
Houses, on the median
Population
9,601
Median age 43
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 32 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 $1,139,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (32 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 76% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+24.2%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $228,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +24.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Athelstone.
Median house price
$1,139,000
+24.2% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Median of 32 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$313/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$1,139,000
+24.2% annual growth
$274,320
9,601
Median age: 43
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
5-year trajectory
at +24.2%/yr
2021
$385K
5-year change
+196%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Athelstone.
Athelstone's median house price is $1,139,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 32 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5076 (SA), Adelaide Hills Council, part of Greater Adelaide.
Athelstone (5076) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,139,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +24.2% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Athelstone has roughly 9,601 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Athelstone scores 2/100 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.
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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Athelstone's population at 9,601, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,601
Median age
43
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.97% (median rent $650/wk against a $1,139,000 price tag). Units yield 5.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +24.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20262.97%
Based on $1,139,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20265.93%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026+24.2%
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 202685%
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.
166
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Athelstone.
Local schools for Athelstone
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Athelstone School
Paradise Primary School
Thorndon Park Primary 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 Athelstone.
- What is the median house price in Athelstone?
- The median house price in Athelstone, SA 5076 is $1,139,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 32 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +24.2%.
- How much is my house worth in Athelstone?
- A useful starting point is the Athelstone median house price of $1,139,000 (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 Athelstone a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Athelstone is 3.0%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,139,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 24.2% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Athelstone 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 Athelstone postcode?
- Athelstone is in the 5076 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Athelstone?
- Athelstone is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5076. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Athelstone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $313.
- What schools are in Athelstone?
- There are 20 schools serving Athelstone on this page, including Athelstone School, Saint Ignatius' College, Paradise Primary School.
- How walkable is Athelstone?
- Athelstone has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Athelstone?
- Athelstone is close to Dernancourt, Newton, Paradise, Hope Valley, Rostrevor.
- What is the population of Athelstone?
- The population of Athelstone is approximately 9,601 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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