Trott Park at a glance
Median house
$1,045,000
Median unit
$253,440
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,124
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Trott Park.
The postcode for Trott Park is 5158 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Trott Park is $1,045,000.
Trott Park (5158) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,045,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Trott Park has roughly 3,124 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Trott Park 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Trott Park's population at 3,124, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,124
Median age
39
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,045,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $253,440, roughly 76% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $209,000. Prices sit 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
$1,045,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$1,045,000
$253,440
3,124
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.13% (median rent $630/wk against a $1,045,000 price tag). Units yield 7.18% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), 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 20263.13%
Based on $1,045,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20267.18%
Based on $253,440 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 202685%
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.
27
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 Trott Park.
Local schools for Trott Park
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sheidow Park Primary School
Woodend Primary School
Braeview 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 Trott Park.
- What is the median house price in Trott Park?
- The median house price in Trott Park, SA 5158 is $1,045,000. The median unit price is $253,440.
- What is the Trott Park postcode?
- Trott Park is in the 5158 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- Where is Trott Park?
- Trott Park is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5158. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- What is the average rent in Trott Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Trott Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Trott Park on this page, including Sheidow Park Primary School, St Martin de Porres School, Woodend Primary School.
- How walkable is Trott Park?
- Trott Park has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Trott Park?
- Trott Park is close to O Halloran Hill Dc, Sheidow Park, Marino, Reynella East, Happy Valley.
- What is the population of Trott Park?
- The population of Trott Park is approximately 3,124 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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