Kingswood at a glance
Median house
$2,200,000
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
2,554
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Kingswood.
The postcode for Kingswood is 5062 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Kingswood is $2,200,000.
Kingswood (5062) sits in the Mitcham region of South Australia. The median house here is $2,200,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Kingswood has roughly 2,554 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.
Kingswood scores 34/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kingswood's population at 2,554, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,554
Median age
49
Family households
70%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,200,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 84% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $440,000. 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
$2,200,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$845/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$485/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$2,200,000
$343,440
2,554
Median age: 49
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.00% (median rent $845/wk against a $2,200,000 price tag). Units yield 7.34% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), 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 20262.00%
Based on $2,200,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20267.34%
Based on $343,440 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 202675%
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.
70
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.
34
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kingswood.
Local schools for Kingswood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mitcham Primary School
Unley High School
Mitcham Girls 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 Kingswood.
- What is the median house price in Kingswood?
- The median house price in Kingswood, SA 5062 is $2,200,000. The median unit price is $343,440.
- What is the Kingswood postcode?
- Kingswood is in the 5062 postcode, in SA, in the City of Mitcham region.
- Where is Kingswood?
- Kingswood is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5062. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Mitcham region.
- What is the average rent in Kingswood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $845, for units it's $485.
- What schools are in Kingswood?
- There are 20 schools serving Kingswood on this page, including St Joseph's School, Mitcham Primary School, Unley High School.
- How walkable is Kingswood?
- Kingswood has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kingswood?
- Kingswood is close to Mitcham Shopping Centre, Netherby, Highgate, Lower Mitcham, Hawthorn.
- What is the population of Kingswood?
- The population of Kingswood is approximately 2,554 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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