Unley Park at a glance
Median house
$3,037,500
Median unit
$377,280
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,383
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Unley Park.
The postcode for Unley Park is 5061 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Unley Park is $3,037,500.
Unley Park (5061) sits in the Unley region of South Australia. The median house here is $3,037,500, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Unley Park has roughly 1,383 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Unley Park scores 66/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Unley Park's population at 1,383, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,383
Median age
47
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,037,500 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $377,280, roughly 88% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $608,000. 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
$3,037,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $377,280.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$620/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$3,037,500
$377,280
1,383
Median age: 47
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.65% (median rent $1550/wk against a $3,037,500 price tag). Units yield 8.55% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (17%), 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 20262.65%
Based on $3,037,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20268.55%
Based on $377,280 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 202681%
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.
24
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.
66
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Unley Park.
Local schools for Unley Park
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Unley Primary School
Westbourne Park Primary School
Mitcham Girls High 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 Unley Park.
- What is the median house price in Unley Park?
- The median house price in Unley Park, SA 5061 is $3,037,500. The median unit price is $377,280.
- What is the Unley Park postcode?
- Unley Park is in the 5061 postcode, in SA, in the City of Unley region.
- Where is Unley Park?
- Unley Park is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5061. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Unley region.
- What is the average rent in Unley Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1550, for units it's $620.
- What schools are in Unley Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Unley Park on this page, including Walford Anglican School for Girls, St Thomas' School, Unley Primary School.
- How walkable is Unley Park?
- Unley Park has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Unley Park?
- Unley Park is close to Hyde Park, Kings Park, Hawthorn, Westbourne Park, Millswood.
- What is the population of Unley Park?
- The population of Unley Park is approximately 1,383 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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