Thebarton at a glance
Median house
$1,495,000
Median unit
$285,120
Walk score
84
Very walkable
Population
1,442
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Thebarton.
The postcode for Thebarton is 5031 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Thebarton is $1,495,000.
Thebarton (5031) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,495,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Thebarton has roughly 1,442 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Thebarton scores 84/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thebarton's population at 1,442, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 48% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,442
Median age
39
Family households
49%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,495,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $285,120, roughly 81% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $299,000. 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
$1,495,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $285,120.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$750/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
$1,495,000
$285,120
1,442
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.26% (median rent $650/wk against a $1,495,000 price tag). Units yield 13.68% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 48% 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 20262.26%
Based on $1,495,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202613.68%
Based on $285,120 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 202650%
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.
121
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.
84
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Thebarton.
Local schools for Thebarton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Warriappendi Secondary School
Thebarton Senior College
Torrensville 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 Thebarton.
- What is the median house price in Thebarton?
- The median house price in Thebarton, SA 5031 is $1,495,000. The median unit price is $285,120.
- What is the Thebarton postcode?
- Thebarton is in the 5031 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is Thebarton?
- Thebarton is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5031. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of West Torrens region.
- What is the average rent in Thebarton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $750.
- What schools are in Thebarton?
- There are 20 schools serving Thebarton on this page, including Warriappendi Secondary School, Thebarton Senior College, St George College.
- How walkable is Thebarton?
- Thebarton has a Walk Score of 84 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Thebarton?
- Thebarton is close to Hindmarsh, Torrensville, Bowden, West Hindmarsh, Torrensville Plaza.
- What is the population of Thebarton?
- The population of Thebarton is approximately 1,442 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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