Medindie at a glance
Weekly rent
$440
Houses · units $625
Population
1,175
Median age 45
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Medindie.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 4 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)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$625/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
1,175
Median age: 45
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Medindie.
The postcode for Medindie is 5081 (SA), City of Prospect, part of Greater Adelaide.
Medindie (5081) sits in the Prospect region of South Australia.
Medindie has roughly 1,175 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.
Medindie scores 38/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Medindie's population at 1,175, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,175
Median age
45
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
43
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
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Medindie.
Local schools for Medindie
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Government School Catchment
Walkerville Primary School
North Adelaide Primary School
Nailsworth Primary 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 Medindie.
- What is the Medindie postcode?
- Medindie is in the 5081 postcode, in SA, in the City of Prospect region.
- Where is Medindie?
- Medindie is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5081. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Prospect region.
- What is the average rent in Medindie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $625.
- What schools are in Medindie?
- There are 20 schools serving Medindie on this page, including Wilderness School, Walkerville Primary School, Prescott College.
- How walkable is Medindie?
- Medindie has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Medindie?
- Medindie is close to Medindie Gardens, Thorngate, Gilberton, Nailsworth, Collinswood.
- What is the population of Medindie?
- The population of Medindie is approximately 1,175 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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