Tonsley at a glance
Median house
$800,000
+20.5% year on year
Median unit
$257,760
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
743
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Tonsley.
The postcode for Tonsley is 5042 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Tonsley is $800,000.
Tonsley (5042) sits in the Marion region of South Australia. The median house here is $800,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +20.5% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Tonsley has roughly 743 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Tonsley scores 18/100 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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tonsley's population at 743, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
743
Median age
31
Family households
50%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $800,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $257,760, roughly 68% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+20.5%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $160,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +20.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$800,000
+20.5% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$662/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$560/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
$800,000
+20.5% annual growth
$257,760
743
Median age: 31
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.30% (median rent $662/wk against a $800,000 price tag). Units yield 11.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 43% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +20.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20264.30%
Based on $800,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202611.30%
Based on $257,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+20.5%
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 202655%
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 +20.5%/yr
2021
$315K
5-year change
+154%
2026
$800K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
71
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.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tonsley.
Local schools for Tonsley
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Australian Science and Mathematics School
Marion Primary School
Clovelly Park 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 Tonsley.
- What is the median house price in Tonsley?
- The median house price in Tonsley, SA 5042 is $800,000. The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +20.5%.
- What is the Tonsley postcode?
- Tonsley is in the 5042 postcode, in SA, in the City of Marion region.
- Where is Tonsley?
- Tonsley is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5042. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Marion region.
- What is the average rent in Tonsley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $662, for units it's $560.
- What schools are in Tonsley?
- There are 20 schools serving Tonsley on this page, including Suneden Specialist School, Australian Science and Mathematics School, Sunrise Christian School Marion.
- How walkable is Tonsley?
- Tonsley has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tonsley?
- Tonsley is close to Flinders University, Bedford Park, Mitchell Park, St Marys, Clovelly Park.
- What is the population of Tonsley?
- The population of Tonsley is approximately 743 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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