Kidman Park at a glance
Median house
$1,325,000
Median unit
$287,280
Weekly rent
$650
Houses · units $450
Gross yield
2.6%
Houses, on the median
Population
3,874
Median age 44
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 16 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,325,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (16 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $287,280, roughly 78% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $265,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Kidman Park.
Median house price
$1,325,000
Median unit price $287,280.
Median of 16 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$1,325,000
$287,280
3,874
Median age: 44
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
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Kidman Park's median house price is $1,325,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 16 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5025 (SA), City of Charles Sturt, part of Greater Adelaide.
Kidman Park (5025) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,325,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Kidman Park has roughly 3,874 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kidman Park scores 12/100 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kidman Park's population at 3,874, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,874
Median age
44
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.55% (median rent $650/wk against a $1,325,000 price tag). Units yield 8.15% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), 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 · Oct 20262.55%
Based on $1,325,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20268.15%
Based on $287,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 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.
143
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.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kidman Park.
Local schools for Kidman Park
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Government School Catchment
Kidman Park Primary School
Lockleys North Primary School
Underdale High 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 Kidman Park.
- What is the median house price in Kidman Park?
- The median house price in Kidman Park, SA 5025 is $1,325,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 16 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $287,280.
- How much is my house worth in Kidman Park?
- A useful starting point is the Kidman Park median house price of $1,325,000 (units $287,280). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Kidman Park a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Kidman Park is 2.6%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,325,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Kidman Park: the SA Government figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Kidman Park is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Kidman Park postcode?
- Kidman Park is in the 5025 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- Where is Kidman Park?
- Kidman Park is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5025. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- What is the average rent in Kidman Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Kidman Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Kidman Park on this page, including Kidman Park Primary School, Lockleys North Primary School, Our Lady of La Vang School.
- How walkable is Kidman Park?
- Kidman Park has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kidman Park?
- Kidman Park is close to Lockleys, Fulham Gardens, Findon, Flinders Park, Underdale.
- What is the population of Kidman Park?
- The population of Kidman Park is approximately 3,874 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
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