Ethelton at a glance
Median house
$815,000
-6.9% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,487
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Ethelton.
The postcode for Ethelton is 5015 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Ethelton is $815,000.
Ethelton (5015) sits in the Port Adelaide - West region of South Australia. The median house here is $815,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -6.9% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Ethelton has roughly 1,487 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ethelton scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ethelton's population at 1,487, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,487
Median age
42
Family households
59%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $815,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 70% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-6.9%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $163,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -6.9%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$815,000
-6.9% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$680/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$815,000
-6.9% annual growth
$240,480
1,487
Median age: 42
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.34% (median rent $680/wk against a $815,000 price tag). Units yield 12.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% 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 20264.34%
Based on $815,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202612.97%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026-6.9%
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 202669%
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.
5-year trajectory
at -6.9%/yr
2021
$1.2M
5-year change
-30%
2026
$815K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
49
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.
56
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ethelton.
Local schools for Ethelton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Le Fevre High School
Westport Primary School
Le Fevre Peninsula 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 Ethelton.
- What is the median house price in Ethelton?
- The median house price in Ethelton, SA 5015 is $815,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -6.9%.
- What is the Ethelton postcode?
- Ethelton is in the 5015 postcode, in SA, in the Port Adelaide - West region.
- Where is Ethelton?
- Ethelton is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5015. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Port Adelaide - West region.
- What is the average rent in Ethelton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Ethelton?
- There are 20 schools serving Ethelton on this page, including Le Fevre High School, Portside Christian College, Westport Primary School.
- How walkable is Ethelton?
- Ethelton has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ethelton?
- Ethelton is close to Glanville, New Port, Semaphore South, Semaphore Park, Semaphore.
- What is the population of Ethelton?
- The population of Ethelton is approximately 1,487 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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