Magill at a glance
Median house
$1,325,000
-0.2% over 12 months
Median unit
$316,800
Weekly rent
$720
Houses · units $580
Gross yield
2.8%
Houses, on the median
Population
9,693
Median age 40
Walk score
74
Very walkable
Prices: Median of 35 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 (35 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 76% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-0.2%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
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.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -0.2%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Magill.
Median house price
$1,325,000
-0.2% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Median of 35 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$720/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$580/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$1,325,000
-0.2% annual growth
$316,800
9,693
Median age: 40
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
5-year trajectory
at -0.2%/yr
2021
$1.3M
5-year change
-1%
2026
$1.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Magill.
Magill's median house price is $1,325,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 35 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5072 (SA), Adelaide Hills Council, part of Greater Adelaide.
Magill (5072) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,325,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -0.2% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Magill has roughly 9,693 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Magill scores 74/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Magill's population at 9,693, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,693
Median age
40
Family households
65%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.83% (median rent $720/wk against a $1,325,000 price tag). Units yield 9.52% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% 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 · Oct 20262.83%
Based on $1,325,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20269.52%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026-0.2%
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 202664%
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.
266
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.
74
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Magill.
Local schools for Magill
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Government School Catchment
Magill School
Morialta Secondary College
Norwood International 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 Magill.
- What is the median house price in Magill?
- The median house price in Magill, SA 5072 is $1,325,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 35 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is -0.2%.
- How much is my house worth in Magill?
- A useful starting point is the Magill median house price of $1,325,000 (units $316,800). 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 Magill a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Magill is 2.8%: the median weekly house rent is $720 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,325,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price fell 0.2% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Magill 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 Magill postcode?
- Magill is in the 5072 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Magill?
- Magill is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5072. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Magill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $720, for units it's $580.
- What schools are in Magill?
- There are 20 schools serving Magill on this page, including Magill School, Morialta Secondary College, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Magill?
- Magill has a Walk Score of 74 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Magill?
- Magill is close to Magill North, Magill South, Auldana, Tranmere, Rosslyn Park.
- What is the population of Magill?
- The population of Magill is approximately 9,693 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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