Light Regional Council

Wasleys

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.

Side by side

Compare Wasleys with a nearby suburb.

Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.

Day to day

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

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$275/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$280/wk

Owner occupied

93%

Renter occupied

5%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

885

Median age: 30

Free appraisal

What’s your home worth in Wasleys?

A local agent who actually sells in Wasleys will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.

Reply within 1 business dayNo commitment to listPrivacy

Free guide · 2026 edition

Thinking of selling in Wasleys?

The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Wasleys, free, in 60 seconds.

Get the free guide

Free guide · 2026 edition

Thinking of buying in Wasleys?

What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.

Get the free buying guide

Get property alerts for Wasleys

Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

9

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON6 (66.7%)
OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY3 (33.3%)

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.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wasleys.

Local schools for Wasleys

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Wasleys Primary School

R-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

Roseworthy Primary School

R-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

Freeling Primary School

R-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

© 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)

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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.

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 →

Always dated

Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.

No login

No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.

Thinking about selling in Wasleys?

The complete selling guide, personalised to Wasleys: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.

Get the free selling guide
Buying instead? Get the free buying guide.