Collinswood at a glance
Median house
$1,850,000
-12.6% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
1,496
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Collinswood.
The postcode for Collinswood is 5081 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Collinswood is $1,850,000.
Collinswood (5081) sits in the Prospect region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,850,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -12.6% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Collinswood has roughly 1,496 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Collinswood scores 38/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Collinswood's population at 1,496, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,496
Median age
36
Family households
62%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,850,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 81% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-12.6%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $370,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -12.6%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,850,000
-12.6% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
$1,850,000
-12.6% annual growth
$343,440
1,496
Median age: 36
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.55% (median rent $550/wk against a $1,850,000 price tag). Units yield 7.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 42% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20261.55%
Based on $1,850,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20267.57%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026-12.6%
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 202655%
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 -12.6%/yr
2021
$3.6M
5-year change
-49%
2026
$1.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
35
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.
38
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Collinswood.
Local schools for Collinswood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Walkerville Primary School
Nailsworth Primary School
Vale 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 Collinswood.
- What is the median house price in Collinswood?
- The median house price in Collinswood, SA 5081 is $1,850,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is -12.6%.
- What is the Collinswood postcode?
- Collinswood is in the 5081 postcode, in SA, in the City of Prospect region.
- Where is Collinswood?
- Collinswood is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5081. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Prospect region.
- What is the average rent in Collinswood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Collinswood?
- There are 20 schools serving Collinswood on this page, including St Monica's Parish School, St Andrew's School, Walkerville Primary School.
- How walkable is Collinswood?
- Collinswood has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Collinswood?
- Collinswood is close to Walkerville, Medindie Gardens, Nailsworth, Vale Park, Medindie.
- What is the population of Collinswood?
- The population of Collinswood is approximately 1,496 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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