Mid Murray Council
Willow Banks
Willow Banks at a glance
Median house
$246,000
Median unit
$177,120
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19.3k
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Willow Banks.
Willow Banks (5253) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia. The median house here is $246,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Willow Banks has roughly 19,261 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $246,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $177,120, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $49,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Willow Banks on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$246,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $177,120.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$246,000
$177,120
19,261
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.07% (median rent $240/wk against a $246,000 price tag). Units yield 5.99% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA5.07%
Based on $246,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA5.99%
Based on $177,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Willow Banks's population at 19,261, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
19,261
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Willow Banks scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Willow Banks.
Local schools for Willow Banks
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mypolonga Primary School
Murray Bridge Special School
Murray Bridge North 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 Willow Banks.
- What is the median house price in Willow Banks?
- The median house price in Willow Banks, SA 5253 is $246,000. The median unit price is $177,120. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Willow Banks postcode?
- Willow Banks is in the 5253 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- What is the average rent in Willow Banks?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in Willow Banks?
- There are 10 schools serving Willow Banks on this page, including Mypolonga Primary School, Murray Bridge Special School, Murray Bridge North School.
- How walkable is Willow Banks?
- Willow Banks has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Willow Banks?
- Willow Banks is close to Greenbanks, Murrawong, Sunnyside, Toora, Mypolonga.
- What is the population of Willow Banks?
- Willow Banks has approximately 19,261 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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