Eyre, SA 5121
City of PlayfordAll suburbs in postcode 5121
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Median house price
$703,528
+2.0% over the past year.
Median of 16 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Eyre at a glance
- Median unit
- $230,400
- Weekly rent
- $590
- Houses · units $335
- Population
- 1,113
- Median age 28
Prices: Median of 16 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Eyre
Houses change hands at $703,528 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median (16 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $230,400, roughly 67% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $141,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Eyre
Eyre (5121) sits in the Playford region of South Australia. The median house here is $703,528, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +2% over the past year, behind the South Australia average (5%).
Eyre has roughly 1,113 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Eyre scores 0/100 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 440 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Eyre
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Eyre's population at 1,113, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 19% 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.
- Family households
- 77%
- Lone person
- 20%
- Owner occupied
- 81%
- Renter occupied
- 19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.36% (median rent $590/wk against a $703,528 price tag). Units yield 7.56% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 4.36%
- On the $703,528 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 7.56%
- On the $230,400 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- +2.0%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
167 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 440 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.2°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Eyre
- What is the median house price in Eyre?
- The median house price in Eyre, SA 5121 is $703,528 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 16 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $230,400. Annual growth is +2.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Eyre?
- A useful starting point is the Eyre median house price of $703,528 (units $230,400). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Eyre a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Eyre is 4.4%: the median weekly house rent is $590 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $703,528 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 2.0% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Eyre is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Eyre postcode?
- Eyre is in the 5121 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Eyre?
- Eyre is a suburb in the City of Playford area, SA 5121.
- What is the average rent in Eyre?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $590, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Eyre?
- There are 20 schools serving Eyre on this page, including Swallowcliffe School P-6, Compass Catholic Community, St Patrick's Technical College.
- How walkable is Eyre?
- Eyre has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Eyre?
- Eyre is close to Edinburgh North, Davoren Park South, Elizabeth West, Davoren Park, Davoren Park North.
- What is the population of Eyre?
- The population of Eyre is approximately 1,113 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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