Wasleys at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
885
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Wasleys.
The postcode for Wasleys is 5400 (SA).
Wasleys (5400) sits in the Light region of South Australia.
Wasleys has roughly 885 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Wasleys scores 2/100 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 11 government primary, 1 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wasleys's population at 885, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
885
Median age
30
Family households
78%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
885
Median age: 30
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wasleys.
Local schools for Wasleys
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Government School Catchment
Wasleys Primary School
Roseworthy Primary School
Freeling 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 Wasleys.
- What is the Wasleys postcode?
- Wasleys is in the 5400 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- Where is Wasleys?
- Wasleys is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5400, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wasleys?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Wasleys?
- There are 20 schools serving Wasleys on this page, including Wasleys Primary School, Roseworthy Primary School, Trinity College Roseworthy.
- How walkable is Wasleys?
- Wasleys has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wasleys?
- Wasleys is close to Woolsheds, Templers, Fischer, Kangaroo Flat, Magdala.
- What is the population of Wasleys?
- The population of Wasleys is approximately 885 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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