Dernancourt at a glance
Median house
$1,182,500
Median unit
$261,360
Weekly rent
$685
Houses · units $575
Gross yield
3.0%
Houses, on the median
Population
4,063
Median age 43
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Prices: Median of 13 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 $1,182,500 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (13 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $261,360, roughly 78% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $237,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Dernancourt.
Median house price
$1,182,500
Median unit price $261,360.
Median of 13 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$685/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$575/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$1,182,500
$261,360
4,063
Median age: 43
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Dernancourt.
Dernancourt's median house price is $1,182,500 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 13 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5075 (SA), City of Port Adelaide Enfield, part of Greater Adelaide.
Dernancourt (5075) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,182,500, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Dernancourt has roughly 4,063 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dernancourt scores 34/100 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dernancourt's population at 4,063, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,063
Median age
43
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.01% (median rent $685/wk against a $1,182,500 price tag). Units yield 11.44% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), 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 20263.01%
Based on $1,182,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 202611.44%
Based on $261,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
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 202679%
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.
119
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.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dernancourt.
Local schools for Dernancourt
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Government School Catchment
Dernancourt School
Paradise Primary School
Adelaide East Education Centre
© 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 Dernancourt.
- What is the median house price in Dernancourt?
- The median house price in Dernancourt, SA 5075 is $1,182,500 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 13 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $261,360.
- How much is my house worth in Dernancourt?
- A useful starting point is the Dernancourt median house price of $1,182,500 (units $261,360). 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 Dernancourt a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Dernancourt is 3.0%: the median weekly house rent is $685 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,182,500 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Dernancourt: the SA Government figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Dernancourt 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 Dernancourt postcode?
- Dernancourt is in the 5075 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Dernancourt?
- Dernancourt is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5075. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Dernancourt?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $685, for units it's $575.
- What schools are in Dernancourt?
- There are 20 schools serving Dernancourt on this page, including Dernancourt School, Paradise Primary School, Kildare College.
- How walkable is Dernancourt?
- Dernancourt has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dernancourt?
- Dernancourt is close to Holden Hill, Paradise, Athelstone, Newton, Hope Valley.
- What is the population of Dernancourt?
- The population of Dernancourt is approximately 4,063 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
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