Willunga, SA 5172

District Council of YankalillaAll suburbs in postcode 5172

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Median house price

$1,237,500

+23.8% over the past year.

Median of 7 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)

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Willunga at a glance

Median unit
$274,320
Weekly rent
$595
Houses · units $400
Population
2,445
Median age 47

Prices: Median of 7 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Willunga

Houses change hands at $1,237,500 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (7 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 78% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+23.8%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.

For sellers

Twelve-month growth is +23.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $248,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data

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What to know about Willunga

Willunga (5172) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,237,500, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +23.8% 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.

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 27°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 580 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.

Schools in Willunga

Schools serving Willunga: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Willunga Primary School

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Willunga High School

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McLaren Vale Primary School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
24/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
30/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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.

Family households
78%
Lone person
21%
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.50% (median rent $595/wk against a $1,237,500 price tag). Units yield 7.58% 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 +23.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.

Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
2.50%
On the $1,237,500 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
7.58%
On the $274,320 median
12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
+23.8%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

41 offences recorded in 2025-26

Top offence categories
OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY29 (70.7%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON12 (29.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
580 mm
Hottest month, avg max
27.0°C
Coldest month, avg min
7.7°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Willunga

What is the median house price in Willunga?
The median house price in Willunga, SA 5172 is $1,237,500 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 7 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +23.8%.
How much is my house worth in Willunga?
A useful starting point is the Willunga median house price of $1,237,500 (units $274,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Willunga a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Willunga is 2.5%: the median weekly house rent is $595 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,237,500 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 23.8% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Willunga is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
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 in the District Council of Yankalilla area, SA 5172.
What is the average rent in Willunga?
The median weekly rent for houses is $595, for units it's $400.
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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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