Oaklands Park at a glance
Median house
$955,000
-0.3% over 12 months
Median unit
$274,320
Weekly rent
$700
Houses · units $515
Gross yield
3.8%
Houses, on the median
Population
3,948
Median age 39
Walk score
58
Somewhat walkable
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
Houses change hands at $955,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median (9 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 71% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-0.3%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $191,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -0.3%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Oaklands Park.
Median house price
$955,000
-0.3% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Median of 9 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$515/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
$955,000
-0.3% annual growth
$274,320
3,948
Median age: 39
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
5-year trajectory
at -0.3%/yr
2021
$969K
5-year change
-1%
2026
$955K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Oaklands Park.
Oaklands Park's median house price is $955,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 9 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5046 (SA), City of Marion, part of Greater Adelaide.
Oaklands Park (5046) sits in the Marion region of South Australia. The median house here is $955,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -0.3% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Oaklands Park has roughly 3,948 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Oaklands Park scores 58/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oaklands Park's population at 3,948, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 48% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,948
Median age
39
Family households
53%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.81% (median rent $700/wk against a $955,000 price tag). Units yield 9.76% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 48% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20263.81%
Based on $955,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20269.76%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026-0.3%
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 202648%
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.
1,227
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.
58
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Oaklands Park.
Local schools for Oaklands Park
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Warradale Primary School
Marion Primary School
Darlington Primary School
© 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 Oaklands Park.
- What is the median house price in Oaklands Park?
- The median house price in Oaklands Park, SA 5046 is $955,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 9 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -0.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Oaklands Park?
- A useful starting point is the Oaklands Park median house price of $955,000 (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 Oaklands Park a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Oaklands Park is 3.8%: the median weekly house rent is $700 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $955,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price fell 0.3% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Oaklands Park 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 Oaklands Park postcode?
- Oaklands Park is in the 5046 postcode, in SA, in the City of Marion region.
- Where is Oaklands Park?
- Oaklands Park is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5046. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Marion region.
- What is the average rent in Oaklands Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $515.
- What schools are in Oaklands Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Oaklands Park on this page, including Christ the King School, Sunrise Christian School Marion, Warradale Primary School.
- How walkable is Oaklands Park?
- Oaklands Park has a Walk Score of 58 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Oaklands Park?
- Oaklands Park is close to Warradale North, Warradale, Seacombe Gardens, Dover Gardens, Sturt.
- What is the population of Oaklands Park?
- The population of Oaklands Park is approximately 3,948 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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