Underdale at a glance
Median house
$1,551,000
Median unit
$285,120
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
2,429
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Underdale.
The postcode for Underdale is 5032 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Underdale is $1,551,000.
Underdale (5032) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,551,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Underdale has roughly 2,429 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Underdale 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, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Underdale's population at 2,429, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,429
Median age
38
Family households
62%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,551,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $285,120, roughly 82% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $310,000. 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
$1,551,000
+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)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$497/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$1,551,000
$285,120
2,429
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.35% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,551,000 price tag). Units yield 9.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% 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 20262.35%
Based on $1,551,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20269.06%
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 202659%
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.
130
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 Underdale.
Local schools for Underdale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Underdale High School
Flinders Park Primary School
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 Underdale.
- What is the median house price in Underdale?
- The median house price in Underdale, SA 5032 is $1,551,000. The median unit price is $285,120.
- What is the Underdale postcode?
- Underdale is in the 5032 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is Underdale?
- Underdale is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5032. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of West Torrens region.
- What is the average rent in Underdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $497.
- What schools are in Underdale?
- There are 20 schools serving Underdale on this page, including Underdale High School, Nazareth Catholic College, Flinders Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Underdale?
- Underdale has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Underdale?
- Underdale is close to Torrensville, Flinders Park, Brooklyn Park, Mile End, Torrensville Plaza.
- What is the population of Underdale?
- The population of Underdale is approximately 2,429 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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