Light Regional Council
Hampden
Hampden at a glance
Median house
$206,000
Median unit
$148,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
75
Median age 47
About
Welcome to Hampden.
Hampden (5374) sits in the Light region of South Australia. The median house here is $206,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Hampden has roughly 75 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $206,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $148,320, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $41,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Hampden on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$206,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $148,320.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$206,000
$148,320
75
Median age: 47
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.05% (median rent $200/wk against a $206,000 price tag). Units yield 7.01% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA5.05%
Based on $206,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA7.01%
Based on $148,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hampden's population at 75, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
75
Median age
47
Family households
53%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hampden 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 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 1 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hampden.
Local schools for Hampden
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Eudunda Area School
Non-Government Schools
St John's Lutheran 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 Hampden.
- What is the median house price in Hampden?
- The median house price in Hampden, SA 5374 is $206,000. The median unit price is $148,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Hampden postcode?
- Hampden is in the 5374 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hampden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Hampden?
- There are 2 schools serving Hampden on this page, including St John's Lutheran School, Eudunda Area School.
- How walkable is Hampden?
- Hampden has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hampden?
- Hampden is close to Julia, Eudunda, Buchanan, Tarnma, Point Pass.
- What is the population of Hampden?
- Hampden has approximately 75 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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