City of Playford

Willaston

SA5118

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.

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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Day to day

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 May 2026· sales-sa

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$600/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$485/wk

Owner occupied

73%

Renter occupied

24%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026

$760,000

+20.2% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026

$229,680

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

3,458

Median age: 42

Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.11% (median rent $600/wk against a $760,000 price tag). Units yield 10.98% 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 · May 2026

4.11%

Based on $760,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026

10.98%

Based on $229,680 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026

+20.2%

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 2026

73%

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 +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.

Offence Summary

115

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY96 (83.5%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON19 (16.5%)

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.

Walk Score

100

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

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

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Gawler East Primary School

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Hewett Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

448 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.0°C

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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.
What is the average rent in Willaston?
The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $485.
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?
Willaston has approximately 3,458 residents. The median age is 42.

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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