Wayville at a glance
Median house
$1,430,000
Median unit
$333,360
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
1,922
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Wayville.
The postcode for Wayville is 5034 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Wayville is $1,430,000.
Wayville (5034) sits in the Unley region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,430,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Wayville has roughly 1,922 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wayville 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wayville's population at 1,922, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,922
Median age
38
Family households
64%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,430,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $333,360, roughly 77% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $286,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,430,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $333,360.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$555/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
$1,430,000
$333,360
1,922
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.00% (median rent $550/wk against a $1,430,000 price tag). Units yield 8.66% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 45% 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 · July 20262.00%
Based on $1,430,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20268.66%
Based on $333,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202652%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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.
244
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
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wayville.
Local schools for Wayville
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Goodwood Primary School
Sturt Street Community 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 Wayville.
- What is the median house price in Wayville?
- The median house price in Wayville, SA 5034 is $1,430,000. The median unit price is $333,360.
- What is the Wayville postcode?
- Wayville is in the 5034 postcode, in SA, in the City of Unley region.
- Where is Wayville?
- Wayville is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5034. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Unley region.
- What is the average rent in Wayville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $555.
- What schools are in Wayville?
- There are 20 schools serving Wayville on this page, including Annesley College, Goodwood Primary School, St Thomas' School.
- How walkable is Wayville?
- Wayville has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wayville?
- Wayville is close to Goodwood, Unley Bc, Unley, Millswood, Forestville.
- What is the population of Wayville?
- The population of Wayville is approximately 1,922 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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