Royston Park at a glance
Median house
$1,660,500
-24.9% year on year
Median unit
$289,440
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
1,246
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Royston Park.
The postcode for Royston Park is 5070 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Royston Park is $1,660,500.
Royston Park (5070) sits in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,660,500, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -24.9% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Royston Park has roughly 1,246 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Royston Park scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Royston Park's population at 1,246, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,246
Median age
45
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,660,500 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $289,440, roughly 83% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-24.9%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $332,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -24.9%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,660,500
-24.9% over the past year. Median unit price $289,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$702/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$510/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$1,660,500
-24.9% annual growth
$289,440
1,246
Median age: 45
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.20% (median rent $702/wk against a $1,660,500 price tag). Units yield 9.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20262.20%
Based on $1,660,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20269.16%
Based on $289,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026-24.9%
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 202676%
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 -24.9%/yr
2021
$7.0M
5-year change
-76%
2026
$1.7M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
21
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.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Royston Park.
Local schools for Royston Park
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Open Access College
Marden Senior College
East Adelaide 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 Royston Park.
- What is the median house price in Royston Park?
- The median house price in Royston Park, SA 5070 is $1,660,500. The median unit price is $289,440. Annual growth is -24.9%.
- What is the Royston Park postcode?
- Royston Park is in the 5070 postcode, in SA, in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region.
- Where is Royston Park?
- Royston Park is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5070. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region.
- What is the average rent in Royston Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $702, for units it's $510.
- What schools are in Royston Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Royston Park on this page, including St Joseph's School, Open Access College, Marden Senior College.
- How walkable is Royston Park?
- Royston Park has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Royston Park?
- Royston Park is close to Marden, Evandale, Payneham, Joslin, St Peters.
- What is the population of Royston Park?
- The population of Royston Park is approximately 1,246 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
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