Osborne at a glance
Median house
$880,000
+15.4% year on year
Median unit
$221,760
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
1,951
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Osborne.
The postcode for Osborne is 5017 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Osborne is $880,000.
Osborne (5017) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia. The median house here is $880,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +15.4% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Osborne has roughly 1,951 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Osborne scores 18/100 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Osborne's population at 1,951, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,951
Median age
41
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $880,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $221,760, roughly 75% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+15.4%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $176,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +15.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$880,000
+15.4% over the past year. Median unit price $221,760.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$597/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$510/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$880,000
+15.4% annual growth
$221,760
1,951
Median age: 41
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.53% (median rent $597/wk against a $880,000 price tag). Units yield 11.96% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +15.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.53%
Based on $880,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202611.96%
Based on $221,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+15.4%
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 202666%
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 +15.4%/yr
2021
$430K
5-year change
+105%
2026
$880K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Osborne.
Local schools for Osborne
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Government School Catchment
Adelaide West Special Education Centre
Ocean View P-12 College
North Haven 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 Osborne.
- What is the median house price in Osborne?
- The median house price in Osborne, SA 5017 is $880,000. The median unit price is $221,760. Annual growth is +15.4%.
- What is the Osborne postcode?
- Osborne is in the 5017 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Osborne?
- Osborne is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5017. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Osborne?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $597, for units it's $510.
- What schools are in Osborne?
- There are 20 schools serving Osborne on this page, including Adelaide West Special Education Centre, Ocean View P-12 College, Our Lady of the Visitation School.
- How walkable is Osborne?
- Osborne has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Osborne?
- Osborne is close to Taperoo, North Haven, Largs North, Outer Harbor, Largs Bay.
- What is the population of Osborne?
- The population of Osborne is approximately 1,951 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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