Joslin at a glance
Median house
$2,600,000
Median unit
$289,440
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
1,243
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Joslin.
The postcode for Joslin is 5070 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Joslin is $2,600,000.
Joslin (5070) sits in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region of South Australia. The median house here is $2,600,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Joslin has roughly 1,243 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Joslin scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Joslin's population at 1,243, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,243
Median age
48
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,600,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $289,440, roughly 89% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $520,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,600,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $289,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$680/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$495/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$2,600,000
$289,440
1,243
Median age: 48
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.36% (median rent $680/wk against a $2,600,000 price tag). Units yield 8.89% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), 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 20261.36%
Based on $2,600,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20268.89%
Based on $289,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
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 202679%
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
18
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.
46
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Joslin.
Local schools for Joslin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
East Adelaide School
Walkerville Primary School
Open Access College
© 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 Joslin.
- What is the median house price in Joslin?
- The median house price in Joslin, SA 5070 is $2,600,000. The median unit price is $289,440.
- What is the Joslin postcode?
- Joslin is in the 5070 postcode, in SA, in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region.
- Where is Joslin?
- Joslin 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 Joslin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $495.
- What schools are in Joslin?
- There are 20 schools serving Joslin on this page, including East Adelaide School, Walkerville Primary School, Open Access College.
- How walkable is Joslin?
- Joslin has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Joslin?
- Joslin is close to St Peters, Royston Park, Walkerville, Evandale, Gilberton.
- What is the population of Joslin?
- The population of Joslin is approximately 1,243 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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