Unley at a glance
Median house
$3,051,000
Median unit
$377,280
Weekly rent
$770
Houses · units $625
Gross yield
1.3%
Houses, on the median
Population
3,997
Median age 41
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,051,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (5 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). 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 $610,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Unley.
Median house price
$3,051,000
Median unit price $377,280.
Median of 5 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$770/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$625/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$3,051,000
$377,280
3,997
Median age: 41
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Unley.
Unley's median house price is $3,051,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 5 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5061 (SA), City of Unley, part of Greater Adelaide.
Unley (5061) sits in the Unley region of South Australia. The median house here is $3,051,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Unley has roughly 3,997 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Unley scores 100/100 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Unley's population at 3,997, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,997
Median age
41
Family households
61%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.31% (median rent $770/wk against a $3,051,000 price tag). Units yield 8.61% 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 · Oct 20261.31%
Based on $3,051,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20268.61%
Based on $377,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 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.
305
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.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Unley.
Local schools for Unley
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Unley Primary School
Goodwood Primary School
Gilles Street 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 Unley.
- What is the median house price in Unley?
- The median house price in Unley, SA 5061 is $3,051,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 5 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $377,280.
- How much is my house worth in Unley?
- A useful starting point is the Unley median house price of $3,051,000 (units $377,280). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Unley a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Unley is 1.3%: the median weekly house rent is $770 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $3,051,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Unley: the SA Government figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Unley is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Unley postcode?
- Unley is in the 5061 postcode, in SA, in the City of Unley region.
- Where is Unley?
- Unley 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $770, for units it's $625.
- What schools are in Unley?
- There are 20 schools serving Unley on this page, including Saint Spyridon College, St Thomas' School, Annesley College.
- How walkable is Unley?
- Unley has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Unley?
- Unley is close to Goodwood, Hyde Park, Wayville, Millswood.
- What is the population of Unley?
- The population of Unley is approximately 3,997 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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