Plympton at a glance
Median house
$1,415,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
5,459
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Plympton.
The postcode for Plympton is 5038 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Plympton is $1,415,000.
Plympton (5038) sits in the Marion region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,415,000, 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.
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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 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 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
5,459
Median age
34
Family households
61%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,415,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. 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 $283,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,415,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$710/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
$1,415,000
$274,320
5,459
Median age: 34
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.61% (median rent $710/wk against a $1,415,000 price tag). Units yield 8.53% 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 (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20262.61%
Based on $1,415,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20268.53%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
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 202652%
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
306
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.
12
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Plympton.
Local schools for Plympton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Plympton International College
Errington Special Education Centre
Plympton 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 Plympton.
- What is the median house price in Plympton?
- The median house price in Plympton, SA 5038 is $1,415,000. The median unit price is $274,320.
- 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 of Adelaide, in SA 5038. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Marion region.
- What is the average rent in Plympton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $710, for units it's $450.
- 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 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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