Erindale at a glance
Median house
$3,075,000
Median unit
$388,800
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
1,172
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Erindale.
The postcode for Erindale is 5066 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Erindale is $3,075,000.
Erindale (5066) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The median house here is $3,075,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Erindale has roughly 1,172 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Erindale scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Erindale's population at 1,172, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,172
Median age
48
Family households
80%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,075,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $388,800, roughly 87% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $615,000. 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
$3,075,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $388,800.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$580/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$3,075,000
$388,800
1,172
Median age: 48
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.69% (median rent $410/wk against a $3,075,000 price tag). Units yield 7.76% 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 20260.69%
Based on $3,075,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20267.76%
Based on $388,800 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 202688%
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.
22
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.
44
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Erindale.
Local schools for Erindale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Burnside Primary School
Marryatville Primary School
Norwood International High 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 Erindale.
- What is the median house price in Erindale?
- The median house price in Erindale, SA 5066 is $3,075,000. The median unit price is $388,800.
- What is the Erindale postcode?
- Erindale is in the 5066 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Erindale?
- Erindale is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5066. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Erindale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $580.
- What schools are in Erindale?
- There are 20 schools serving Erindale on this page, including St Peter's Collegiate Girls' School, Burnside Primary School, Marryatville Primary School.
- How walkable is Erindale?
- Erindale has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Erindale?
- Erindale is close to Kensington Park, Leabrook, Kensington Gardens, Burnside, Hazelwood Park.
- What is the population of Erindale?
- The population of Erindale is approximately 1,172 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
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