Mid Murray Council

Avoca Dell

SA5253

Avoca Dell at a glance

Median house

$246,000

Median unit

$177,120

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

166

Median age 35

About

Welcome to Avoca Dell.

Avoca Dell (5253) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia. The median house here is $246,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.

Avoca Dell has roughly 166 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 $246,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $177,120, roughly 28% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $49,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Avoca Dell on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$246,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $177,120.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$240/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$252/wk

Owner occupied

95%

Renter occupied

5%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$246,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$177,120

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

166

Median age: 35

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.07% (median rent $240/wk against a $246,000 price tag). Units yield 7.40% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (5%), 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

5.07%

Based on $246,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

7.40%

Based on $177,120 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 2026

95%

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 Avoca Dell's population at 166, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

166

Median age

35

Family households

71%

Lone person

18%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Avoca Dell 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.

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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY1 (50.0%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON1 (50.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Avoca Dell.

Local schools for Avoca Dell

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Government School Catchment

Murray Bridge Special School

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Murray Bridge North School

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Murray Bridge South Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

448 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Avoca Dell.

What is the median house price in Avoca Dell?
The median house price in Avoca Dell, SA 5253 is $246,000. The median unit price is $177,120. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Avoca Dell postcode?
Avoca Dell is in the 5253 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
What is the average rent in Avoca Dell?
The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $252.
What schools are in Avoca Dell?
There are 9 schools serving Avoca Dell on this page, including Murray Bridge Special School, Murray Bridge North School, St Joseph's School.
How walkable is Avoca Dell?
Avoca Dell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Avoca Dell?
Avoca Dell is close to Riverglades, Toora, Mobilong, Long Flat, Murrawong.
What is the population of Avoca Dell?
Avoca Dell has approximately 166 residents. The median age is 35.

Sources cited

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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