Northgate, SA 5085
City of Port Adelaide EnfieldAll suburbs in postcode 5085
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Median house price
$1,250,000
Median of 9 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Northgate at a glance
- Median unit
- $259,920
- Weekly rent
- $650
- Houses · units $670
- Population
- 3,184
- Median age 38
Prices: Median of 9 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Northgate
Houses change hands at $1,250,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (9 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $259,920, roughly 79% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $250,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Northgate
Northgate (5085) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,250,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Northgate has roughly 3,184 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Northgate scores 8/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 505 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Northgate
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 8/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Northgate's population at 3,184, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 84%
- Lone person
- 13%
- Owner occupied
- 75%
- Renter occupied
- 23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.70% (median rent $650/wk against a $1,250,000 price tag). Units yield 13.40% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 2.70%
- On the $1,250,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 13.40%
- On the $259,920 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
88 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 505 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Northgate
- What is the median house price in Northgate?
- The median house price in Northgate, SA 5085 is $1,250,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 9 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $259,920.
- How much is my house worth in Northgate?
- A useful starting point is the Northgate median house price of $1,250,000 (units $259,920). 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 Northgate a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Northgate is 2.7%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,250,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Northgate: the SA Government figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Northgate 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 Northgate postcode?
- Northgate is in the 5085 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Northgate?
- Northgate is a suburb in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield area, SA 5085.
- What is the average rent in Northgate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $670.
- What schools are in Northgate?
- There are 20 schools serving Northgate on this page, including Cedar College, Northfield Primary School, Heritage College Incorporated.
- How walkable is Northgate?
- Northgate has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Northgate?
- Northgate is close to Northfield, Lightsview, Oakden, Clearview, Hillcrest.
- What is the population of Northgate?
- The population of Northgate is approximately 3,184 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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