Novar Gardens at a glance
Median house
$1,505,000
+22.4% year on year
Median unit
$326,160
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
2,508
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Novar Gardens.
The postcode for Novar Gardens is 5040 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Novar Gardens is $1,505,000.
Novar Gardens (5040) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,505,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +22.4% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Novar Gardens has roughly 2,508 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Novar Gardens scores 12/100 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 6 government primary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Novar Gardens's population at 2,508, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,508
Median age
45
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,505,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $326,160, roughly 78% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+22.4%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $301,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +22.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,505,000
+22.4% over the past year. Median unit price $326,160.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$630/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$1,505,000
+22.4% annual growth
$326,160
2,508
Median age: 45
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.42% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,505,000 price tag). Units yield 10.04% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +22.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20262.42%
Based on $1,505,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202610.04%
Based on $326,160 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+22.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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.
5-year trajectory
at +22.4%/yr
2021
$548K
5-year change
+175%
2026
$1.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
137
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.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Novar Gardens.
Local schools for Novar Gardens
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Government School Catchment
St Leonards Primary School
Errington Special Education Centre
Plympton International College
© 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 Novar Gardens.
- What is the median house price in Novar Gardens?
- The median house price in Novar Gardens, SA 5040 is $1,505,000. The median unit price is $326,160. Annual growth is +22.4%.
- What is the Novar Gardens postcode?
- Novar Gardens is in the 5040 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is Novar Gardens?
- Novar Gardens is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5040. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of West Torrens region.
- What is the average rent in Novar Gardens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $630.
- What schools are in Novar Gardens?
- There are 20 schools serving Novar Gardens on this page, including Immanuel College, Immanuel Primary School, St Leonards Primary School.
- How walkable is Novar Gardens?
- Novar Gardens has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Novar Gardens?
- Novar Gardens is close to Camden Park, Glenelg North, Plympton, North Plympton, Glengowrie.
- What is the population of Novar Gardens?
- The population of Novar Gardens is approximately 2,508 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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