District Council of Mount Barker

Wistow

SA5251

Wistow at a glance

Median house

$358,000

Sales data pending

Median unit

$257,760

Sales data pending

Days on market

Average to sell

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

285

Median age 50

About

Welcome to Wistow.

Wistow is a suburb in Australia.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$358,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$650/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$295/wk

Owner occupied

86%

Renter occupied

7%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$358,000

Sales data pending

Median Unit PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$257,760

Sales data pending

Days on MarketSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

285

Median age: 50

Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 2025

9.44%

Based on $358,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 2025

5.95%

Based on $257,760 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 2026

86%

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.

Population

285

Median age

50

Family households

75%

Lone person

23%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

6

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY6 (100.0%)

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

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wistow.

Local schools for Wistow

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Mount Barker South Primary School

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Mount Barker High School

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Mount Barker Primary School

U, R-6CoEdGovernment
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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

Monthly Rainfall (mm)

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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 Wistow.

What is the median house price in Wistow?
The median house price in Wistow, SA 5251 is $358,000. The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Wistow postcode?
Wistow is in the 5251 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Mount Barker region.
What is the average rent in Wistow?
The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $295.
What schools are in Wistow?
There are 10 schools serving Wistow on this page, including Mount Barker Waldorf School, Mount Barker South Primary School, St Mark's Lutheran School.
How walkable is Wistow?
Wistow has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wistow?
Wistow is close to Mount Barker Springs, Bugle Ranges, Mount Barker Summit, Highland Valley, Mount Barker.
What is the population of Wistow?
Wistow has approximately 285 residents. The median age is 50.

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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