West Beach, SA 5024
City of West TorrensAll suburbs in postcode 5024
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Median house price
$1,808,000
+23.6% over the past year.
Median of 24 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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West Beach at a glance
- Median unit
- $316,800
- Weekly rent
- $715
- Houses · units $520
- Population
- 5,175
- Median age 45
Prices: Median of 24 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in West Beach
Houses change hands at $1,808,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (24 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 82% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+23.6%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +23.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $362,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about West Beach
West Beach (5024) sits in the West Torrens region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,808,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +23.6% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
West Beach has roughly 5,175 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 428 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in West Beach
Location
Demographics
The 2021 Census put West Beach's population at 5,175, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 69%
- Lone person
- 29%
- Owner occupied
- 72%
- Renter occupied
- 26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.06% (median rent $715/wk against a $1,808,000 price tag). Units yield 8.54% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +23.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 2.06%
- On the $1,808,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 8.54%
- On the $316,800 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- +23.6%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
161 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 428 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about West Beach
- What is the median house price in West Beach?
- The median house price in West Beach, SA 5024 is $1,808,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 24 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +23.6%.
- How much is my house worth in West Beach?
- A useful starting point is the West Beach median house price of $1,808,000 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is West Beach a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in West Beach is 2.1%: the median weekly house rent is $715 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,808,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 23.6% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether West Beach is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the West Beach postcode?
- West Beach is in the 5024 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- Where is West Beach?
- West Beach is a suburb in the City of West Torrens area, SA 5024.
- What is the average rent in West Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $715, for units it's $520.
- 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?
- The population of West Beach is approximately 5,175 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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