Adelaide Hills Council
Dorset Vale
Dorset Vale at a glance
Median house
$429,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$308,880
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,015
Median age 64
About
Welcome to Dorset Vale.
Dorset Vale is a suburb in South Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$429,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$224/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$429,000
Sales data pending
$308,880
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
3,015
Median age: 64
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA3.45%
Based on $429,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA3.77%
Based on $308,880 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.
Population
3,015
Median age
64
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
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 Dorset Vale.
Local schools for Dorset Vale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Scott Creek Primary School
Clarendon Primary School
Craigburn 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 Dorset Vale.
- What is the median house price in Dorset Vale?
- The median house price in Dorset Vale, SA 5157 is $429,000. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Dorset Vale postcode?
- Dorset Vale is in the 5157 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dorset Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $224.
- What schools are in Dorset Vale?
- There are 20 schools serving Dorset Vale on this page, including Scott Creek Primary School, Clarendon Primary School, Craigburn Primary School.
- How walkable is Dorset Vale?
- Dorset Vale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dorset Vale?
- Dorset Vale is close to Cherry Gardens, Bradbury, Scott Creek, Ironbank, Clarendon.
- What is the population of Dorset Vale?
- Dorset Vale has approximately 3,015 residents. The median age is 64.
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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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