Plympton, SA 5038
City of MarionAll suburbs in postcode 5038
Updated
Median house price
$1,465,000
Median of 13 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Plympton at a glance
- Median unit
- $274,320
- Weekly rent
- $700
- Houses · units $515
- Population
- 5,459
- Median age 34
Prices: Median of 13 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Plympton
Houses change hands at $1,465,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (13 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 81% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $293,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Plympton
Plympton (5038) sits in the Marion region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,465,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Plympton has roughly 5,459 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Plympton 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 450 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Schools in Plympton
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 12/100
- Transit
- 20/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Plympton's population at 5,459, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 61%
- Lone person
- 31%
- Owner occupied
- 52%
- Renter occupied
- 45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.48% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,465,000 price tag). Units yield 9.76% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 45% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 2.48%
- On the $1,465,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 9.76%
- On the $274,320 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
372 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 450 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Plympton
- What is the median house price in Plympton?
- The median house price in Plympton, SA 5038 is $1,465,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 13 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $274,320.
- How much is my house worth in Plympton?
- A useful starting point is the Plympton median house price of $1,465,000 (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 Plympton a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Plympton is 2.5%: the median weekly house rent is $700 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,465,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Plympton: the SA Government figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Plympton 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 Plympton postcode?
- Plympton is in the 5038 postcode, in SA, in the City of Marion region.
- Where is Plympton?
- Plympton is a suburb in the City of Marion area, SA 5038.
- What is the average rent in Plympton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $515.
- What schools are in Plympton?
- There are 20 schools serving Plympton on this page, including Plympton International College, Errington Special Education Centre, St John the Baptist Catholic School.
- How walkable is Plympton?
- Plympton has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Plympton?
- Plympton is close to North Plympton, Camden Park, Glandore, Plympton Park, South Plympton.
- What is the population of Plympton?
- The population of Plympton is approximately 5,459 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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