Willunga at a glance
Median house
$1,115,750
+19.6% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
2,445
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Willunga.
The postcode for Willunga is 5172 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Willunga is $1,115,750.
Willunga (5172) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,115,750, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +19.6% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Willunga has roughly 2,445 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Willunga scores 24/100 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, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Willunga's population at 2,445, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,445
Median age
47
Family households
78%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,115,750 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 75% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+19.6%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $223,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +19.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,115,750
+19.6% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$740/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$1,115,750
+19.6% annual growth
$274,320
2,445
Median age: 47
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.45% (median rent $740/wk against a $1,115,750 price tag). Units yield 8.15% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +19.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.45%
Based on $1,115,750 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20268.15%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+19.6%
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 202683%
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 +19.6%/yr
2021
$456K
5-year change
+145%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
30
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.
24
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Willunga.
Local schools for Willunga
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Government School Catchment
Willunga Primary School
Willunga High School
McLaren Vale 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 Willunga.
- What is the median house price in Willunga?
- The median house price in Willunga, SA 5172 is $1,115,750. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +19.6%.
- What is the Willunga postcode?
- Willunga is in the 5172 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- Where is Willunga?
- Willunga is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5172. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- What is the average rent in Willunga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $740, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Willunga?
- There are 8 schools serving Willunga on this page, including Willunga Primary School, Willunga Waldorf School, Willunga High School.
- How walkable is Willunga?
- Willunga has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Willunga?
- Willunga is close to Willunga South, Kuitpo, Whites Valley, Willunga Hill, Montarra.
- What is the population of Willunga?
- The population of Willunga is approximately 2,445 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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