City of West Torrens
West Beach
West Beach at a glance
Median house
$1,530,000
+6.6% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
5,175
Median age 45
About
Welcome to West Beach.
West Beach is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,530,000
+6.6% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$695/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$1,530,000
+6.6% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
5,175
Median age: 45
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20262.36%
Based on $1,530,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20267.88%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+6.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 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.
5-year trajectory
at +6.6%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+38%
2026
$1.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
5,175
Median age
45
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
65
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 West Beach.
Local schools for West Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
West Beach Primary School
Henley Beach Primary School
Henley High 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 West Beach.
- What is the median house price in West Beach?
- The median house price in West Beach, SA 5024 is $1,530,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +6.6%.
- What is the West Beach postcode?
- West Beach is in the 5024 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- What is the average rent in West Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $695, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in West Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving West Beach on this page, including West Beach Primary School, Henley Beach Primary School, Henley High School.
- What suburbs are near West Beach?
- West Beach is close to Adelaide Airport, Henley Beach South, Fulham, Henley Beach, Glenelg North.
- What is the population of West Beach?
- West Beach has approximately 5,175 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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