City of Charles Sturt

St Clair

St Clair at a glance

Median house

$1,092,500

-1.3% year on year

Median unit

$274,320

Walk score

46

Car dependent

Population

2,634

Median age 32

The brief

What to know about St Clair.

The postcode for St Clair is 5011 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.

The median house price in St Clair is $1,092,500.

St Clair (5011) sits in the Charles Sturt region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,092,500, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -1.3% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).

St Clair has roughly 2,634 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

St Clair scores 46/100 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, 4 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put St Clair's population at 2,634, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

2,634

Median age

32

Family households

65%

Lone person

30%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $1,092,500 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 75% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-1.3%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $219,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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For sellers

With 12-month growth at -1.3%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$1,092,500

-1.3% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.

Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$630/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$550/wk

Owner occupied

59%

Renter occupied

41%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

$1,092,500

-1.3% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

$274,320

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,634

Median age: 32

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.00% (median rent $630/wk against a $1,092,500 price tag). Units yield 10.43% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 41% 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 2026

3.00%

Based on $1,092,500 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

10.43%

Based on $274,320 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

-1.3%

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 2026

59%

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 -1.3%/yr

2021

$1.2M

5-year change

-6%

2026

$1.1M

Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

179

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY166 (92.7%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON13 (7.3%)

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.

Walk Score

46

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in St Clair.

Local schools for St Clair

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Woodville High School

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Woodville Primary School

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The Grove Education Centre

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© 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

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Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About St Clair.

What is the median house price in St Clair?
The median house price in St Clair, SA 5011 is $1,092,500. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -1.3%.
What is the St Clair postcode?
St Clair is in the 5011 postcode, in SA, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
Where is St Clair?
St Clair is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5011. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Charles Sturt region.
What is the average rent in St Clair?
The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $550.
What schools are in St Clair?
There are 20 schools serving St Clair on this page, including Ngutu College, Woodville High School, Woodville Primary School.
How walkable is St Clair?
St Clair has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near St Clair?
St Clair is close to St Claire, Cheltenham, Albert Park, Woodville North, Woodville South.
What is the population of St Clair?
The population of St Clair is approximately 2,634 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.

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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