Netley at a glance
Median house
$1,200,000
Median unit
$274,320
Weekly rent
$660
Houses · units $500
Gross yield
2.9%
Houses, on the median
Population
1,910
Median age 42
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 8 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 $1,200,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (8 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 77% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $240,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Netley.
Median house price
$1,200,000
Median unit price $274,320.
Median of 8 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$660/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$1,200,000
$274,320
1,910
Median age: 42
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Netley.
Netley's median house price is $1,200,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 8 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5037 (SA), City of Marion, part of Greater Adelaide.
Netley (5037) sits in the Marion region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,200,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Netley has roughly 1,910 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Netley scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Netley's population at 1,910, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,910
Median age
42
Family households
66%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.86% (median rent $660/wk against a $1,200,000 price tag). Units yield 9.48% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20262.86%
Based on $1,200,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20269.48%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
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 202669%
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.
1
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.
16
20
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 Netley.
Local schools for Netley
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Government School Catchment
Cowandilla Primary School
Plympton Primary School
Errington Special Education Centre
© 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 Netley.
- What is the median house price in Netley?
- The median house price in Netley, SA 5037 is $1,200,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 8 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $274,320.
- How much is my house worth in Netley?
- A useful starting point is the Netley median house price of $1,200,000 (units $274,320). 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 Netley a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Netley is 2.9%: the median weekly house rent is $660 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,200,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Netley: the SA Government figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Netley 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 Netley postcode?
- Netley is in the 5037 postcode, in SA, in the City of Marion region.
- Where is Netley?
- Netley is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5037. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Marion region.
- What is the average rent in Netley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $660, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Netley?
- There are 20 schools serving Netley on this page, including Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School, Cowandilla Primary School, St John Bosco School.
- How walkable is Netley?
- Netley has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Netley?
- Netley is close to West Richmond, Richmond, Marleston, North Plympton, Export Park.
- What is the population of Netley?
- The population of Netley is approximately 1,910 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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