Walkerville at a glance
Median house
$2,300,000
-8.2% over 12 months
Median unit
$343,440
Weekly rent
$772
Houses · units $610
Gross yield
1.7%
Houses, on the median
Population
2,867
Median age 47
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Prices: Median of 8 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 $2,300,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (8 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $343,440, roughly 85% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-8.2%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $460,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -8.2%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Walkerville.
Median house price
$2,300,000
-8.2% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Median of 8 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$772/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$610/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$2,300,000
-8.2% annual growth
$343,440
2,867
Median age: 47
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
5-year trajectory
at -8.2%/yr
2021
$3.5M
5-year change
-35%
2026
$2.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Walkerville.
Walkerville's median house price is $2,300,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 8 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5081 (SA), City of Prospect, part of Greater Adelaide.
Walkerville (5081) sits in the Prospect region of South Australia. The median house here is $2,300,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -8.2% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Walkerville has roughly 2,867 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Walkerville scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Walkerville's population at 2,867, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,867
Median age
47
Family households
59%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.75% (median rent $772/wk against a $2,300,000 price tag). Units yield 9.24% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% 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 20261.75%
Based on $2,300,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20269.24%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026-8.2%
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.
204
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.
44
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Walkerville.
Local schools for Walkerville
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Walkerville Primary School
Vale Park Primary School
Nailsworth 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 Walkerville.
- What is the median house price in Walkerville?
- The median house price in Walkerville, SA 5081 is $2,300,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 8 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is -8.2%.
- How much is my house worth in Walkerville?
- A useful starting point is the Walkerville median house price of $2,300,000 (units $343,440). 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 Walkerville a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Walkerville is 1.7%: the median weekly house rent is $772 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $2,300,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price fell 8.2% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Walkerville 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 Walkerville postcode?
- Walkerville is in the 5081 postcode, in SA, in the City of Prospect region.
- Where is Walkerville?
- Walkerville is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5081. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Prospect region.
- What is the average rent in Walkerville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $772, for units it's $610.
- What schools are in Walkerville?
- There are 20 schools serving Walkerville on this page, including St Andrew's School, St Monica's Parish School, Walkerville Primary School.
- How walkable is Walkerville?
- Walkerville has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Walkerville?
- Walkerville is close to Collinswood, Vale Park, Medindie Gardens, Gilberton, Joslin.
- What is the population of Walkerville?
- The population of Walkerville is approximately 2,867 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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