Direk at a glance
Median house
$785,000
Median unit
$218,160
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
913
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Direk.
The postcode for Direk is 5110 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Direk is $785,000.
Direk (5110) sits in the Playford region of South Australia. The median house here is $785,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K.
Direk has roughly 913 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Direk scores 0/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Direk's population at 913, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
913
Median age
28
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $785,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $218,160, roughly 72% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $157,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$785,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $218,160.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
$785,000
$218,160
913
Median age: 28
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.58% (median rent $540/wk against a $785,000 price tag). Units yield 13.11% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 44% 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 20263.58%
Based on $785,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202613.11%
Based on $218,160 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
58
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Direk.
Local schools for Direk
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Government School Catchment
Lake Windemere B-6 School
Burton Primary School
Paralowie 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 Direk.
- What is the median house price in Direk?
- The median house price in Direk, SA 5110 is $785,000. The median unit price is $218,160.
- What is the Direk postcode?
- Direk is in the 5110 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Direk?
- Direk is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5110. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Playford region.
- What is the average rent in Direk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Direk?
- There are 20 schools serving Direk on this page, including Lake Windemere B-6 School, Burton Primary School, Paralowie School.
- How walkable is Direk?
- Direk has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Direk?
- Direk is close to Edinburgh, Burton, Salisbury North Whites Road, Waterloo Corner, Salisbury North.
- What is the population of Direk?
- The population of Direk is approximately 913 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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