Springfield at a glance
Median house
$6,572,500
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
548
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Springfield.
The postcode for Springfield is 5062 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Springfield is $6,572,500.
Springfield (5062) sits in the Mitcham region of South Australia. The median house here is $6,572,500, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Springfield has roughly 548 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Springfield scores 8/100 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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Springfield's population at 548, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
548
Median age
48
Family households
87%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $6,572,500 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 95% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $1,315,000. 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
$6,572,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$800/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
$6,572,500
$343,440
548
Median age: 48
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.63% (median rent $800/wk against a $6,572,500 price tag). Units yield 10.60% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (6%), 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 20260.63%
Based on $6,572,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202610.60%
Based on $343,440 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 202691%
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.
5
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.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Springfield.
Local schools for Springfield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Unley High School
Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Mitcham 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 Springfield.
- What is the median house price in Springfield?
- The median house price in Springfield, SA 5062 is $6,572,500. The median unit price is $343,440.
- What is the Springfield postcode?
- Springfield is in the 5062 postcode, in SA, in the City of Mitcham region.
- Where is Springfield?
- Springfield is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5062. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Mitcham region.
- What is the average rent in Springfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Springfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Springfield on this page, including Mercedes College, Unley High School, Urrbrae Agricultural High School.
- How walkable is Springfield?
- Springfield has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Springfield?
- Springfield is close to Netherby, Mitcham, Urrbrae, Kingswood, Torrens Park.
- What is the population of Springfield?
- The population of Springfield is approximately 548 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
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