City of Port Adelaide Enfield
West Croydon
West Croydon at a glance
Median house
$1,290,000
+16.4% year on year
Median unit
$271,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
4,242
Median age 38
About
Welcome to West Croydon.
West Croydon is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,290,000
+16.4% over the past year. Median unit price $271,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$475/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$1,290,000
+16.4% annual growth
$271,440
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
4,242
Median age: 38
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20262.22%
Based on $1,290,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20269.10%
Based on $271,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+16.4%
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 202670%
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 +16.4%/yr
2021
$604K
5-year change
+114%
2026
$1.3M
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
4,242
Median age
38
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
148
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.
46
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Croydon.
Local schools for West Croydon
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kilkenny Primary School
Adelaide Secondary School of English
Allenby Gardens 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 West Croydon.
- What is the median house price in West Croydon?
- The median house price in West Croydon, SA 5008 is $1,290,000. The median unit price is $271,440. Annual growth is +16.4%.
- What is the West Croydon postcode?
- West Croydon is in the 5008 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in West Croydon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $475.
- What schools are in West Croydon?
- There are 20 schools serving West Croydon on this page, including Kilkenny Primary School, Australian Islamic College Adelaide, Adelaide Secondary School of English.
- How walkable is West Croydon?
- West Croydon has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Croydon?
- West Croydon is close to Croydon Park South, Croydon Park, Croydon, Beverley, Ridleyton.
- What is the population of West Croydon?
- West Croydon has approximately 4,242 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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