Onkaparinga Heights at a glance
Median house
$800,000
+2.6% year on year
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
14.9k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Onkaparinga Heights.
The postcode for Onkaparinga Heights is 5163 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Onkaparinga Heights is $800,000.
Onkaparinga Heights (5163) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia. The median house here is $800,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +2.6% over the past year, behind the South Australia average (5%).
Onkaparinga Heights has roughly 14,922 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Onkaparinga Heights scores 0/100 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 13 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Onkaparinga Heights's population at 14,922, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
14,922
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $800,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 74% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.6%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $160,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$800,000
+2.6% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$800,000
+2.6% annual growth
$205,920
14,922
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.23% (median rent $650/wk against a $800,000 price tag). Units yield 6.01% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20264.23%
Based on $800,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20266.01%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+2.6%
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–
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 +2.6%/yr
2021
$704K
5-year change
+14%
2026
$800K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Onkaparinga Heights.
Local schools for Onkaparinga Heights
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Huntfield Heights School P-6
Hackham West School
Hackham East 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 Onkaparinga Heights.
- What is the median house price in Onkaparinga Heights?
- The median house price in Onkaparinga Heights, SA 5163 is $800,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +2.6%.
- What is the Onkaparinga Heights postcode?
- Onkaparinga Heights is in the 5163 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- Where is Onkaparinga Heights?
- Onkaparinga Heights is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5163. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- What is the average rent in Onkaparinga Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Onkaparinga Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Onkaparinga Heights on this page, including Huntfield Heights School P-6, Hackham West School, Hackham East Primary School.
- How walkable is Onkaparinga Heights?
- Onkaparinga Heights has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Onkaparinga Heights?
- Onkaparinga Heights is close to Hackham, Huntfield Heights, Hackham West, Noarlunga Downs, Old Noarlunga.
- What is the population of Onkaparinga Heights?
- The population of Onkaparinga Heights is approximately 14,922 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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