Norwood Payneham and St Peters

Firle

Firle at a glance

Median house

$1,634,000

-16.6% year on year

Median unit

$289,440

Walk score

90

Walker's paradise

Population

1,508

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Firle.

The postcode for Firle is 5070 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.

The median house price in Firle is $1,634,000.

Firle (5070) sits in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,634,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -16.6% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).

Firle has roughly 1,508 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Firle scores 90/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

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, 4 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Firle's population at 1,508, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,508

Median age

39

Family households

65%

Lone person

30%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $1,634,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $289,440, roughly 82% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-16.6%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $327,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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For sellers

With 12-month growth at -16.6%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$1,634,000

-16.6% over the past year. Median unit price $289,440.

Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$665/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$520/wk

Owner occupied

60%

Renter occupied

37%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

$1,634,000

-16.6% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

$289,440

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,508

Median age: 39

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.12% (median rent $665/wk against a $1,634,000 price tag). Units yield 9.34% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% 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 2026

2.12%

Based on $1,634,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

9.34%

Based on $289,440 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

-16.6%

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 2026

60%

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 -16.6%/yr

2021

$4.0M

5-year change

-60%

2026

$1.6M

Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

121

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY110 (90.9%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON11 (9.1%)

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.

Walk Score

90

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

80

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Firle.

Local schools for Firle

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Government School Catchment

Trinity Gardens School

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Felixstow Primary School

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East Torrens Primary School

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© 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

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Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Firle.

What is the median house price in Firle?
The median house price in Firle, SA 5070 is $1,634,000. The median unit price is $289,440. Annual growth is -16.6%.
What is the Firle postcode?
Firle is in the 5070 postcode, in SA, in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region.
Where is Firle?
Firle is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5070. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region.
What is the average rent in Firle?
The median weekly rent for houses is $665, for units it's $520.
What schools are in Firle?
There are 20 schools serving Firle on this page, including Trinity Gardens School, St Joseph's School, Felixstow Primary School.
How walkable is Firle?
Firle has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 80.
What suburbs are near Firle?
Firle is close to Glynde Plaza, Payneham South, Glynde, St Morris, Tranmere.
What is the population of Firle?
The population of Firle is approximately 1,508 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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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