Dry Creek at a glance
Median house
$710,000
Median unit
$213,840
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
232
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Dry Creek.
The postcode for Dry Creek is 5094 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Dry Creek is $710,000.
Dry Creek (5094) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia. The median house here is $710,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K.
Dry Creek has roughly 232 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Dry Creek scores 2/100 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dry Creek's population at 232, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 28% lone person).
Population
232
Median age
35
Family households
58%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $710,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $213,840, roughly 70% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $142,000. 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
$710,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $213,840.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$570/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$710,000
$213,840
232
Median age: 35
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.17% (median rent $570/wk against a $710,000 price tag). Units yield 6.44% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% 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 20264.17%
Based on $710,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20266.44%
Based on $213,840 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 202671%
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.
118
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dry Creek.
Local schools for Dry Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Youth Education Centre
Pooraka Primary School
Blair Athol North B-6 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 Dry Creek.
- What is the median house price in Dry Creek?
- The median house price in Dry Creek, SA 5094 is $710,000. The median unit price is $213,840.
- What is the Dry Creek postcode?
- Dry Creek is in the 5094 postcode, in SA, in the City of Salisbury region.
- Where is Dry Creek?
- Dry Creek is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5094. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Salisbury region.
- What is the average rent in Dry Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $570, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Dry Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Dry Creek on this page, including Youth Education Centre, Pooraka Primary School, Blair Athol North B-6 School.
- How walkable is Dry Creek?
- Dry Creek has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dry Creek?
- Dry Creek is close to Cavan, Gepps Cross, Enfield Plaza, Wingfield, Kilburn.
- What is the population of Dry Creek?
- The population of Dry Creek is approximately 232 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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