Light Regional Council
Pinkerton Plains
Pinkerton Plains at a glance
Median house
$324,000
Median unit
$233,280
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
74
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Pinkerton Plains.
Pinkerton Plains (5400) sits in the Light region of South Australia. The median house here is $324,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Pinkerton Plains has roughly 74 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.
Houses change hands at $324,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $233,280, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $65,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Pinkerton Plains on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$324,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $233,280.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
104%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$324,000
$233,280
74
Median age: 42
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.41% (median rent $275/wk against a $324,000 price tag). Units yield 4.46% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (17%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.41%
Based on $324,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.46%
Based on $233,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026104%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pinkerton Plains's population at 74, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (104% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
74
Median age
42
Family households
88%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Pinkerton Plains 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 6 government primary, 1 independent.
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pinkerton Plains.
Local schools for Pinkerton Plains
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wasleys Primary School
Hamley Bridge Primary School
Mallala 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 Pinkerton Plains.
- What is the median house price in Pinkerton Plains?
- The median house price in Pinkerton Plains, SA 5400 is $324,000. The median unit price is $233,280. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Pinkerton Plains postcode?
- Pinkerton Plains is in the 5400 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pinkerton Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Pinkerton Plains?
- There are 7 schools serving Pinkerton Plains on this page, including Wasleys Primary School, Hamley Bridge Primary School, Mallala Primary School.
- How walkable is Pinkerton Plains?
- Pinkerton Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pinkerton Plains?
- Pinkerton Plains is close to Barabba, Hamley Bridge, Magdala, Woolsheds, Wasleys.
- What is the population of Pinkerton Plains?
- Pinkerton Plains has approximately 74 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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