Malvern at a glance
Weekly rent
$780
Houses · units $525
Population
2,713
Median age 46
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Malvern.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 3 house sales were recorded in the latest published quarter (updated October 2026), too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of October 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$780/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$525/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
2,713
Median age: 46
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Malvern.
The postcode for Malvern is 5061 (SA), City of Unley, part of Greater Adelaide.
Malvern (5061) sits in the Unley region of South Australia.
Malvern has roughly 2,713 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.
Malvern scores 38/100 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, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Malvern's population at 2,713, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,713
Median age
46
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
158
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.
38
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Malvern.
Local schools for Malvern
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Government School Catchment
Unley Primary School
Highgate School
Urrbrae Agricultural 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 Malvern.
- What is the Malvern postcode?
- Malvern is in the 5061 postcode, in SA, in the City of Unley region.
- Where is Malvern?
- Malvern is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5061. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Unley region.
- What is the average rent in Malvern?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $780, for units it's $525.
- What schools are in Malvern?
- There are 20 schools serving Malvern on this page, including Concordia College, Unley Primary School, Walford Anglican School for Girls.
- How walkable is Malvern?
- Malvern has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Malvern?
- Malvern is close to Highgate, Hyde Park, Unley Park, Fullarton, Parkside.
- What is the population of Malvern?
- The population of Malvern is approximately 2,713 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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