Colonel Light Gardens at a glance
Median house
$1,668,000
-2.5% over 12 months
Median unit
$316,800
Weekly rent
$830
Houses · units $410
Gross yield
2.6%
Houses, on the median
Population
3,311
Median age 42
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 8 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 $1,668,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (8 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 81% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-2.5%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $334,000. 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 -2.5%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Colonel Light Gardens.
Median house price
$1,668,000
-2.5% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Median of 8 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$830/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$1,668,000
-2.5% annual growth
$316,800
3,311
Median age: 42
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
5-year trajectory
at -2.5%/yr
2021
$1.9M
5-year change
-12%
2026
$1.7M
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 Colonel Light Gardens.
Colonel Light Gardens's median house price is $1,668,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 8 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5041 (SA), City of Mitcham, part of Greater Adelaide.
Colonel Light Gardens (5041) sits in the Mitcham region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,668,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -2.5% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Colonel Light Gardens has roughly 3,311 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Colonel Light Gardens scores 18/100 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, 4 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Colonel Light Gardens's population at 3,311, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,311
Median age
42
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.59% (median rent $830/wk against a $1,668,000 price tag). Units yield 6.73% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), 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 · Oct 20262.59%
Based on $1,668,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20266.73%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026-2.5%
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 202686%
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.
57
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.
18
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Colonel Light Gardens.
Local schools for Colonel Light Gardens
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Colonel Light Gardens Primary School
Springbank Secondary College
Clapham 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 Colonel Light Gardens.
- What is the median house price in Colonel Light Gardens?
- The median house price in Colonel Light Gardens, SA 5041 is $1,668,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 8 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is -2.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Colonel Light Gardens?
- A useful starting point is the Colonel Light Gardens median house price of $1,668,000 (units $316,800). 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 Colonel Light Gardens a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Colonel Light Gardens is 2.6%: the median weekly house rent is $830 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,668,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price fell 2.5% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Colonel Light Gardens 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 Colonel Light Gardens postcode?
- Colonel Light Gardens is in the 5041 postcode, in SA, in the City of Mitcham region.
- Where is Colonel Light Gardens?
- Colonel Light Gardens is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5041. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Mitcham region.
- What is the average rent in Colonel Light Gardens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $830, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Colonel Light Gardens?
- There are 20 schools serving Colonel Light Gardens on this page, including Colonel Light Gardens Primary School, St Therese School, Springbank Secondary College.
- How walkable is Colonel Light Gardens?
- Colonel Light Gardens has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Colonel Light Gardens?
- Colonel Light Gardens is close to Daw Park, Lower Mitcham, Clapham, Cumberland Park, Westbourne Park.
- What is the population of Colonel Light Gardens?
- The population of Colonel Light Gardens is approximately 3,311 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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