Eden Hills at a glance
Median house
$1,298,750
Median unit
$285,120
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
3,020
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Eden Hills.
The postcode for Eden Hills is 5050 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Eden Hills is $1,298,750.
Eden Hills (5050) sits in the Mitcham region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,298,750, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Eden Hills has roughly 3,020 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Eden Hills scores 6/100 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eden Hills's population at 3,020, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,020
Median age
43
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,298,750 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $285,120, roughly 78% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $260,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,298,750
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $285,120.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$1,298,750
$285,120
3,020
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.60% (median rent $650/wk against a $1,298,750 price tag). Units yield 7.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), 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 · July 20262.60%
Based on $1,298,750 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20267.30%
Based on $285,120 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 202687%
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.
46
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.
6
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Eden Hills.
Local schools for Eden Hills
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Blackwood High School
Blackwood Primary School
Eden Hills 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 Eden Hills.
- What is the median house price in Eden Hills?
- The median house price in Eden Hills, SA 5050 is $1,298,750. The median unit price is $285,120.
- What is the Eden Hills postcode?
- Eden Hills is in the 5050 postcode, in SA, in the City of Mitcham region.
- Where is Eden Hills?
- Eden Hills is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5050. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Mitcham region.
- What is the average rent in Eden Hills?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Eden Hills?
- There are 20 schools serving Eden Hills on this page, including Blackwood High School, Blackwood Primary School, Eden Hills Primary School.
- How walkable is Eden Hills?
- Eden Hills has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Eden Hills?
- Eden Hills is close to Bellevue Heights, Blackwood, Craigburn Farm, Glenalta, Hawthorndene.
- What is the population of Eden Hills?
- The population of Eden Hills is approximately 3,020 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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