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

About

Welcome to Willaston.

Willaston is a suburb in Australia.

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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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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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

Population

3,458

Median age

42

Family households

64%

Lone person

32%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

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

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

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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