Mount Remarkable
Davenport
Davenport at a glance
Median house
$238,000
Median unit
$171,360
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
156
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Davenport.
Davenport (5700) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia. The median house here is $238,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Davenport has roughly 156 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $238,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $48,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Davenport on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$238,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$115/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
100%
At a deeper level
$238,000
$171,360
156
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.37% (median rent $200/wk against a $238,000 price tag). Units yield 3.49% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 100% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.37%
Based on $238,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA3.49%
Based on $171,360 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 2026–
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 Davenport's population at 156, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
156
Median age
40
Family households
77%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Davenport scores 24/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
43
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.
24
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Davenport.
Local schools for Davenport
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Carlton School
Port Augusta Secondary School
Augusta Park Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Davenport.
- What is the median house price in Davenport?
- The median house price in Davenport, SA 5700 is $238,000. The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Davenport postcode?
- Davenport is in the 5700 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Davenport?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $115.
- What schools are in Davenport?
- There are 10 schools serving Davenport on this page, including Carlton School, Port Augusta Secondary School, Augusta Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Davenport?
- Davenport has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Davenport?
- Davenport is close to Port Augusta, Port Augusta North, Willsden, Port Augusta West, Wami Kata.
- What is the population of Davenport?
- Davenport has approximately 156 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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