Kent Town at a glance
Median house
$3,100,000
Median unit
$340,560
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
1,443
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Kent Town.
The postcode for Kent Town is 5067 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Kent Town is $3,100,000.
Kent Town (5067) sits in the Burnside region of South Australia. The median house here is $3,100,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Kent Town has roughly 1,443 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Kent Town scores 100/100 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kent Town's population at 1,443, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 57% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (49%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,443
Median age
36
Family households
44%
Lone person
49%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,100,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $340,560, roughly 89% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $620,000. 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
$3,100,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $340,560.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$590/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$680/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
$3,100,000
$340,560
1,443
Median age: 36
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.99% (median rent $590/wk against a $3,100,000 price tag). Units yield 10.38% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 57% 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 20260.99%
Based on $3,100,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202610.38%
Based on $340,560 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 202636%
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.
153
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.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kent Town.
Local schools for Kent Town
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Norwood Primary School
Adelaide Botanic High School
Rose Park Primary 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 Kent Town.
- What is the median house price in Kent Town?
- The median house price in Kent Town, SA 5067 is $3,100,000. The median unit price is $340,560.
- What is the Kent Town postcode?
- Kent Town is in the 5067 postcode, in SA, in the City of Burnside region.
- Where is Kent Town?
- Kent Town is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5067. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Burnside region.
- What is the average rent in Kent Town?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $590, for units it's $680.
- What schools are in Kent Town?
- There are 20 schools serving Kent Town on this page, including Prince Alfred College, St Peter's College, Norwood Primary School.
- How walkable is Kent Town?
- Kent Town has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kent Town?
- Kent Town is close to Hackney, College Park, Hutt Street, Stepney, Norwood South.
- What is the population of Kent Town?
- The population of Kent Town is approximately 1,443 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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