Wakefield
Mallala
Mallala at a glance
Median house
$267,000
Median unit
$192,240
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,042
Median age 37
About
Welcome to Mallala.
Mallala is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$267,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $192,240.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$278/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$267,000
$192,240
1,042
Median age: 37
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20257.79%
Based on $267,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20257.52%
Based on $192,240 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,042
Median age
37
Family households
68%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mallala.
Local schools for Mallala
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Government School Catchment
Mallala Primary School
Wasleys Primary School
Two Wells Primary 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 Mallala.
- What is the median house price in Mallala?
- The median house price in Mallala, SA 5502 is $267,000. The median unit price is $192,240. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mallala postcode?
- Mallala is in the 5502 postcode, in SA, in the Wakefield region.
- What is the average rent in Mallala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $278.
- What schools are in Mallala?
- There are 5 schools serving Mallala on this page, including Mallala Primary School, Wasleys Primary School, Two Wells Primary School.
- How walkable is Mallala?
- Mallala has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mallala?
- Mallala is close to Redbanks, Dublin, Grace Plains, Calomba, Barabba.
- What is the population of Mallala?
- Mallala has approximately 1,042 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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