Northern Areas
Washpool
Washpool at a glance
Median house
$155,000
Median unit
$111,600
Population
43
Median age 34
About
Welcome to Washpool.
Washpool (5454) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia. The median house here is $155,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Washpool has roughly 43 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Houses change hands at $155,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $111,600, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $31,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Washpool on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$155,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $111,600.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
140%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$155,000
$111,600
43
Median age: 34
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.03% (median rent $150/wk against a $155,000 price tag). Units yield 6.99% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA5.03%
Based on $155,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA6.99%
Based on $111,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026140%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Washpool's population at 43, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (140% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (110% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
43
Median age
34
Family households
110%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Washpool.
Local schools for Washpool
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Spalding Primary School
Jamestown Community School
Non-Government Schools
St James School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Washpool.
- What is the median house price in Washpool?
- The median house price in Washpool, SA 5454 is $155,000. The median unit price is $111,600. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Washpool postcode?
- Washpool is in the 5454 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- What is the average rent in Washpool?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Washpool?
- There are 3 schools serving Washpool on this page, including Spalding Primary School, St James School, Jamestown Community School.
- What suburbs are near Washpool?
- Washpool is close to Bundaleer Gardens, Bundaleer North, Hacklins Corner, West Bundaleer, Canowie.
- What is the population of Washpool?
- Washpool has approximately 43 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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