City of Marion
Dover Gardens
Dover Gardens at a glance
Median house
$1,050,000
+11.7% year on year
Median unit
$293,040
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
3,062
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Dover Gardens.
Dover Gardens is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,050,000
+11.7% over the past year. Median unit price $293,040.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$680/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$339/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$1,050,000
+11.7% annual growth
$293,040
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
3,062
Median age: 39
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20263.37%
Based on $1,050,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20266.02%
Based on $293,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+11.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 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 +11.7%/yr
2021
$604K
5-year change
+74%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,062
Median age
39
Family households
66%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dover Gardens.
Local schools for Dover Gardens
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Darlington Primary School
Seaview High School
Brighton 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 Dover Gardens.
- What is the median house price in Dover Gardens?
- The median house price in Dover Gardens, SA 5048 is $1,050,000. The median unit price is $293,040. Annual growth is +11.7%.
- What is the Dover Gardens postcode?
- Dover Gardens is in the 5048 postcode, in SA, in the City of Marion region.
- What is the average rent in Dover Gardens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $339.
- What schools are in Dover Gardens?
- There are 20 schools serving Dover Gardens on this page, including Stella Maris Parish School, Darlington Primary School, Seaview High School.
- How walkable is Dover Gardens?
- Dover Gardens has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dover Gardens?
- Dover Gardens is close to Seacombe Gardens, Seacliff Park, Seaview Downs, South Brighton, Oaklands Park.
- What is the population of Dover Gardens?
- Dover Gardens has approximately 3,062 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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