Cowandilla at a glance
Median house
$965,000
+6.9% year on year
Median unit
$260,640
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
1,455
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Cowandilla.
The postcode for Cowandilla is 5033 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Cowandilla is $965,000.
Cowandilla (5033) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia. The median house here is $965,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +6.9% over the past year, ahead of the South Australia average (5%).
Cowandilla has roughly 1,455 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.
Cowandilla scores 46/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cowandilla's population at 1,455, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 33% lone person).
Population
1,455
Median age
41
Family households
58%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $965,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $260,640, roughly 73% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6.9%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $193,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +6.9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$965,000
+6.9% over the past year. Median unit price $260,640.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$670/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
$965,000
+6.9% annual growth
$260,640
1,455
Median age: 41
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.61% (median rent $670/wk against a $965,000 price tag). Units yield 8.98% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 41% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6.9% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.61%
Based on $965,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20268.98%
Based on $260,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+6.9%
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 202656%
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 +6.9%/yr
2021
$691K
5-year change
+40%
2026
$965K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
51
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.
46
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cowandilla.
Local schools for Cowandilla
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Government School Catchment
Cowandilla Primary School
Torrensville Primary School
Thebarton Senior College
© 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 Cowandilla.
- What is the median house price in Cowandilla?
- The median house price in Cowandilla, SA 5033 is $965,000. The median unit price is $260,640. Annual growth is +6.9%.
- What is the Cowandilla postcode?
- Cowandilla is in the 5033 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is Cowandilla?
- Cowandilla is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5033. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of West Torrens region.
- What is the average rent in Cowandilla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $670, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Cowandilla?
- There are 20 schools serving Cowandilla on this page, including Cowandilla Primary School, St John Bosco School, Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Cowandilla?
- Cowandilla has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cowandilla?
- Cowandilla is close to Hilton Plaza, Mile End, Torrensville Plaza, Brooklyn Park, Richmond.
- What is the population of Cowandilla?
- The population of Cowandilla is approximately 1,455 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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