Queenstown at a glance
Median house
$779,500
Median unit
$250,560
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,943
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Queenstown.
The postcode for Queenstown is 5014 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Queenstown is $779,500.
Queenstown (5014) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia. The median house here is $779,500, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K.
Queenstown has roughly 1,943 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Queenstown scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Queenstown's population at 1,943, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,943
Median age
43
Family households
55%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $779,500 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $250,560, roughly 68% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $156,000. 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
$779,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $250,560.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$455/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$779,500
$250,560
1,943
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.67% (median rent $550/wk against a $779,500 price tag). Units yield 9.44% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% 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 20263.67%
Based on $779,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20269.44%
Based on $250,560 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 202658%
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.
64
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.
50
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Queenstown.
Local schools for Queenstown
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Government School Catchment
Alberton Primary School
Westport Primary School
Hendon 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 Queenstown.
- What is the median house price in Queenstown?
- The median house price in Queenstown, SA 5014 is $779,500. The median unit price is $250,560.
- What is the Queenstown postcode?
- Queenstown is in the 5014 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Queenstown?
- Queenstown is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5014. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Queenstown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $455.
- What schools are in Queenstown?
- There are 20 schools serving Queenstown on this page, including Alberton Primary School, Mount Carmel College, Portside Christian College.
- How walkable is Queenstown?
- Queenstown has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Queenstown?
- Queenstown is close to Alberton, Port Adelaide Bc, Rosewater, Rosewater East, Royal Park.
- What is the population of Queenstown?
- The population of Queenstown is approximately 1,943 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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