Riverlea Park at a glance
Median house
$924,750
+16.0% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,859
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Riverlea Park.
The postcode for Riverlea Park is 5120 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Riverlea Park is $924,750.
Riverlea Park (5120) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia. The median house here is $924,750, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +16% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Riverlea Park has roughly 2,859 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by 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.
Riverlea Park 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 11 government primary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Riverlea Park's population at 2,859, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
2,859
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $924,750 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 70% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+16%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $185,000. 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 +16%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$924,750
+16.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$924,750
+16.0% annual growth
$274,320
2,859
Median age: 35
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.94% (median rent $700/wk against a $924,750 price tag). Units yield 11.37% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. The 12-month growth of +16% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.94%
Based on $924,750 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202611.37%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+16.0%
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–
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 +16.0%/yr
2021
$440K
5-year change
+110%
2026
$925K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Riverlea Park.
Local schools for Riverlea Park
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Virginia Primary School
Two Wells Primary School
Angle Vale 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 Riverlea Park.
- What is the median house price in Riverlea Park?
- The median house price in Riverlea Park, SA 5120 is $924,750. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +16.0%.
- What is the Riverlea Park postcode?
- Riverlea Park is in the 5120 postcode, in SA, in the City of Salisbury region.
- Where is Riverlea Park?
- Riverlea Park is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5120. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Salisbury region.
- What is the average rent in Riverlea Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Riverlea Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Riverlea Park on this page, including Virginia Primary School, Two Wells Primary School, Angle Vale Primary School.
- How walkable is Riverlea Park?
- Riverlea Park has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Riverlea Park?
- Riverlea Park is close to Buckland Park, Port Gawler, Virginia, Two Wells, Middle Beach.
- What is the population of Riverlea Park?
- The population of Riverlea Park is approximately 2,859 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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