Kersbrook at a glance
Median house
$825,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,116
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Kersbrook.
The postcode for Kersbrook is 5231 (SA).
The median house price in Kersbrook is $825,000.
Kersbrook (5231) sits in the Barossa region of South Australia. The median house here is $825,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K.
Kersbrook has roughly 1,116 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.
Kersbrook 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 15 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kersbrook's population at 1,116, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,116
Median age
46
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $825,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 67% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $165,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$825,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$730/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$825,000
$274,320
1,116
Median age: 46
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.60% (median rent $730/wk against a $825,000 price tag). Units yield 5.69% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), 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 20264.60%
Based on $825,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20265.69%
Based on $274,320 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 202691%
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.
14
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kersbrook.
Local schools for Kersbrook
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Government School Catchment
Kersbrook Primary School
Gumeracha Primary School
Paracombe Primary and Preschool
© 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 Kersbrook.
- What is the median house price in Kersbrook?
- The median house price in Kersbrook, SA 5231 is $825,000. The median unit price is $274,320.
- What is the Kersbrook postcode?
- Kersbrook is in the 5231 postcode, in SA, in the Barossa Council region.
- Where is Kersbrook?
- Kersbrook is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5231, in the Barossa Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kersbrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $730, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Kersbrook?
- There are 20 schools serving Kersbrook on this page, including Kersbrook Primary School, Gumeracha Primary School, Paracombe Primary and Preschool.
- How walkable is Kersbrook?
- Kersbrook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kersbrook?
- Kersbrook is close to Forreston, Chain Of Ponds, Gumeracha, Inglewood, Humbug Scrub.
- What is the population of Kersbrook?
- The population of Kersbrook is approximately 1,116 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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