Magill South at a glance
Walk score
74
Very walkable
Population
13.9k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Magill South.
The postcode for Magill South is 5072 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Magill South (5072) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Magill South has roughly 13,937 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Magill South 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 South's population at 13,937, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
13,937
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
13,937
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
74
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65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Magill South.
Local schools for Magill South
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Government School Catchment
Magill School
Morialta Secondary College
Norwood International 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 Magill South.
- What is the Magill South postcode?
- Magill South is in the 5072 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Magill South?
- Magill South 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 South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Magill South?
- There are 20 schools serving Magill South on this page, including Magill School, Morialta Secondary College, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Magill South?
- Magill South has a Walk Score of 74 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Magill South?
- Magill South is close to Magill, Magill North, Auldana, Tranmere, Rosslyn Park.
- What is the population of Magill South?
- The population of Magill South is approximately 13,937 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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