Flinders Ranges Council
Wilmington
Wilmington at a glance
Median house
$238,000
Median unit
$171,360
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
667
Median age 51
About
Welcome to Wilmington.
Wilmington (5485) sits in the Flinders Ranges region of South Australia. The median house here is $238,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.
Wilmington has roughly 667 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $238,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $48,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Wilmington on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$238,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$238,000
$171,360
667
Median age: 51
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 7.65% (median rent $350/wk against a $238,000 price tag). Units yield 6.07% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20257.65%
Based on $238,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20256.07%
Based on $171,360 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 · May 202685%
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 Wilmington's population at 667, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
667
Median age
51
Family households
75%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wilmington 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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.
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 Wilmington.
Local schools for Wilmington
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wilmington Primary School
Melrose Primary School
Stirling North Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wilmington.
- What is the median house price in Wilmington?
- The median house price in Wilmington, SA 5485 is $238,000. The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wilmington postcode?
- Wilmington is in the 5485 postcode, in SA, in the Flinders Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wilmington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Wilmington?
- There are 14 schools serving Wilmington on this page, including Wilmington Primary School, Melrose Primary School, Stirling North Primary School.
- How walkable is Wilmington?
- Wilmington has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wilmington?
- Wilmington is close to Woolundunga, Winninowie, Nectar Brook, Bruce, Hammond.
- What is the population of Wilmington?
- Wilmington has approximately 667 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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