Hallett Cove at a glance
Median house
$985,000
+4.8% year on year
Median unit
$253,440
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
12.5k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Hallett Cove.
The postcode for Hallett Cove is 5158 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Hallett Cove is $985,000.
Hallett Cove (5158) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia. The median house here is $985,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +4.8% over the past year, in line with the South Australia average (5%).
Hallett Cove has roughly 12,512 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.
Hallett Cove scores 4/100 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 12 government primary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hallett Cove's population at 12,512, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,512
Median age
43
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $985,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $253,440, roughly 74% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4.8%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $197,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +4.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$985,000
+4.8% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$610/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$985,000
+4.8% annual growth
$253,440
12,512
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.43% (median rent $650/wk against a $985,000 price tag). Units yield 12.52% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), 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 20263.43%
Based on $985,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202612.52%
Based on $253,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+4.8%
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 202685%
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 +4.8%/yr
2021
$779K
5-year change
+26%
2026
$985K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
196
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hallett Cove.
Local schools for Hallett Cove
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Government School Catchment
Hallett Cove South Primary School
Hallett Cove School
Hallett Cove East Primary School
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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 Hallett Cove.
- What is the median house price in Hallett Cove?
- The median house price in Hallett Cove, SA 5158 is $985,000. The median unit price is $253,440. Annual growth is +4.8%.
- What is the Hallett Cove postcode?
- Hallett Cove is in the 5158 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- Where is Hallett Cove?
- Hallett Cove is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5158. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- What is the average rent in Hallett Cove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $610.
- What schools are in Hallett Cove?
- There are 20 schools serving Hallett Cove on this page, including Hallett Cove South Primary School, Hallett Cove School, Hallett Cove East Primary School.
- How walkable is Hallett Cove?
- Hallett Cove has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hallett Cove?
- Hallett Cove is close to O Halloran Hill, Sheidow Park, Lonsdale Dc, Marino, Reynella.
- What is the population of Hallett Cove?
- The population of Hallett Cove is approximately 12,512 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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