Willaston at a glance
Median house
$760,000
+20.2% year on year
Median unit
$229,680
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,458
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Willaston.
The postcode for Willaston is 5118 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Willaston is $760,000.
Willaston (5118) sits in the Playford region of South Australia. The median house here is $760,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +20.2% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Willaston has roughly 3,458 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Willaston 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 7 government primary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Willaston's population at 3,458, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,458
Median age
42
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $760,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $229,680, roughly 70% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+20.2%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $152,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +20.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$760,000
+20.2% over the past year. Median unit price $229,680.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$760,000
+20.2% annual growth
$229,680
3,458
Median age: 42
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.76% (median rent $550/wk against a $760,000 price tag). Units yield 11.09% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +20.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.76%
Based on $760,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202611.09%
Based on $229,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+20.2%
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 202673%
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.
5-year trajectory
at +20.2%/yr
2021
$303K
5-year change
+151%
2026
$760K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
155
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
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Willaston.
Local schools for Willaston
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Government School Catchment
Gawler Primary School
Gawler East Primary School
Hewett 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 Willaston.
- What is the median house price in Willaston?
- The median house price in Willaston, SA 5118 is $760,000. The median unit price is $229,680. Annual growth is +20.2%.
- What is the Willaston postcode?
- Willaston is in the 5118 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- Where is Willaston?
- Willaston is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5118. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Playford region.
- What is the average rent in Willaston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Willaston?
- There are 17 schools serving Willaston on this page, including Gawler Primary School, Immanuel Gawler, Gawler East Primary School.
- How walkable is Willaston?
- Willaston has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Willaston?
- Willaston is close to Gawler, Hewett, Reid, Gawler West, Gawler East.
- What is the population of Willaston?
- The population of Willaston is approximately 3,458 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
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