Adelaide Hills Council
Cockatoo Valley
Cockatoo Valley at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
714
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Cockatoo Valley.
Cockatoo Valley (5351) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The median house here is $334,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Cockatoo Valley has roughly 714 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 $334,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $67,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Cockatoo Valley on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
$334,000
$240,480
714
Median age: 42
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.67% (median rent $300/wk against a $334,000 price tag). Units yield 8.28% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (4%), 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 SA4.67%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA8.28%
Based on $240,480 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 202695%
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 Cockatoo Valley's population at 714, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
714
Median age
42
Family households
93%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cockatoo Valley 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 6 government primary, 5 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Cockatoo Valley.
Local schools for Cockatoo Valley
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sandy Creek Primary School
Lyndoch Primary School
Williamstown 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 Cockatoo Valley.
- What is the median house price in Cockatoo Valley?
- The median house price in Cockatoo Valley, SA 5351 is $334,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cockatoo Valley postcode?
- Cockatoo Valley is in the 5351 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cockatoo Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in Cockatoo Valley?
- There are 12 schools serving Cockatoo Valley on this page, including Sandy Creek Primary School, St Jakobi Lutheran School, Lyndoch Primary School.
- How walkable is Cockatoo Valley?
- Cockatoo Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cockatoo Valley?
- Cockatoo Valley is close to Barossa Goldfields, Sandy Creek, Kalbeeba, Lyndoch, Bibaringa.
- What is the population of Cockatoo Valley?
- Cockatoo Valley has approximately 714 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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