Kilkenny at a glance
Median house
$900,000
+11.8% year on year
Median unit
$269,280
Population
1,846
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Kilkenny.
The postcode for Kilkenny is 5009 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Kilkenny is $900,000.
Kilkenny (5009) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia. The median house here is $900,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +11.8% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Kilkenny has roughly 1,846 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kilkenny's population at 1,846, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,846
Median age
39
Family households
66%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $900,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $269,280, roughly 70% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+11.8%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $180,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +11.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$900,000
+11.8% over the past year. Median unit price $269,280.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$607/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$465/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$900,000
+11.8% annual growth
$269,280
1,846
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.51% (median rent $607/wk against a $900,000 price tag). Units yield 8.98% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +11.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.51%
Based on $900,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20268.98%
Based on $269,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+11.8%
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 202660%
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.
5-year trajectory
at +11.8%/yr
2021
$515K
5-year change
+75%
2026
$900K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
261
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kilkenny.
Local schools for Kilkenny
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Challa Gardens Primary School
The Grove Education Centre
Woodville High 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 Kilkenny.
- What is the median house price in Kilkenny?
- The median house price in Kilkenny, SA 5009 is $900,000. The median unit price is $269,280. Annual growth is +11.8%.
- What is the Kilkenny postcode?
- Kilkenny is in the 5009 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- Where is Kilkenny?
- Kilkenny is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5009. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
- What is the average rent in Kilkenny?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $607, for units it's $465.
- What schools are in Kilkenny?
- There are 20 schools serving Kilkenny on this page, including Challa Gardens Primary School, Whitefriars School, The Grove Education Centre.
- What suburbs are near Kilkenny?
- Kilkenny is close to Woodville Park, West Croydon, Croydon Park, Croydon Park South, Woodville Gardens.
- What is the population of Kilkenny?
- The population of Kilkenny is approximately 1,846 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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