Burton at a glance
Median house
$735,000
+3.5% year on year
Median unit
$218,160
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
6,519
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Burton.
The postcode for Burton is 5110 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Burton is $735,000.
Burton (5110) sits in the Playford region of South Australia. The median house here is $735,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +3.5% over the past year, behind the South Australia average (5%).
Burton has roughly 6,519 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Burton scores 6/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burton's population at 6,519, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,519
Median age
33
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $735,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $218,160, roughly 70% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.5%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $147,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +3.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$735,000
+3.5% over the past year. Median unit price $218,160.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$735,000
+3.5% annual growth
$218,160
6,519
Median age: 33
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.10% (median rent $580/wk against a $735,000 price tag). Units yield 7.39% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20264.10%
Based on $735,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20267.39%
Based on $218,160 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+3.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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.
5-year trajectory
at +3.5%/yr
2021
$619K
5-year change
+19%
2026
$735K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
251
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.
6
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burton.
Local schools for Burton
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Government School Catchment
Burton Primary School
Lake Windemere B-6 School
Settlers Farm Campus R-6
© 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 Burton.
- What is the median house price in Burton?
- The median house price in Burton, SA 5110 is $735,000. The median unit price is $218,160. Annual growth is +3.5%.
- What is the Burton postcode?
- Burton is in the 5110 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Burton?
- Burton is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5110. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Playford region.
- What is the average rent in Burton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Burton?
- There are 20 schools serving Burton on this page, including Burton Primary School, Lake Windemere B-6 School, Settlers Farm Campus R-6.
- How walkable is Burton?
- Burton has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Burton?
- Burton is close to Salisbury North Whites Road, Direk, Salisbury North, Paralowie, Waterloo Corner.
- What is the population of Burton?
- The population of Burton is approximately 6,519 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
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