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South Australia

There are around 1,781,087 residents living in South Australia
Most residents are singles, with 25% aged 60+ years old
Majority of homes are detached houses lived in by mortgaged owners

Property price trends

These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 5 years. Source: CoreLogic

$783,100

House median sale price

15.1% Growth

ast 12 months

$565,619

Unit median sale price

22% Growth

ast 12 months

Median price trend

This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.

House

Unit

Showing the trend for house prices over the last 5 years. Source: CoreLogic

Market activity

A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.

35 Days

House median days on market

26 Days

Unit median days on market

34,820 Properties

Sold in last 12 months

6,681 Properties

Available in the last month

State snapshot

There are around 1,781,087 people living in South Australia, most residents are singles, predominantly living in detached houses. The most common occupations for locals are managers, professionals, and technicians and trades workers, and the average income band for majority of residents sits between $0k - $34k.

Last month South Australia had 6,681 properties on sale, with 34,820 properties being sold in the past 12 months. The median property sale price over the last 12 months for houses has been $783,100, which has increased by 15.1%. The median sale price for units has been around $565,619 and has increased by 22%. If you are looking to rent or are interested in purchasing an investment property, the median weekly rent for a house in South Australia is around $560 and has increased by 9.8% over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent for a unit is around $500 and has increased by 11.1%.

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South Australia residents

Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.

60+

Is the most common age range

Mortgaged Owners

Most common occupant type

Singles

Most common household profile

Managers

Most common occupation

Detached Houses

Most common property type

Occupant status

This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are mortgaged owners.

722,618

Total properties

Mortgaged Owners

(34%)

Outright Owners

(32%)

Renters

(26%)

Other

(7%)

Community Housing

(1%)

Property types

This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are detached houses.

813,524

Total properties

Detached Houses

(76%)

Townhouses

(15%)

Apartments

(8%)

Other

(1%)

Age ranges

This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is 60+.

Under 18

19-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

60+

Household profiles

This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is singles.

Lone Parents

Couples

Families

Singles

Other

Individual yearly income

This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $0k - $34k per year.

1,277,339

individuals

$0k - $34k

(41%)

$35k - $78k

(38%)

$79k - $103k

(11%)

$104k - $182k

(8%)

$182k+

(2%)

Occupations

The top 5 occupations in South Australia.

Managers

Professionals

Technicians and Trades Workers

Labourers

Machinery Operators and Drivers

Explore areas in South Australia

Discover council areas in the state of South Australia

Adelaide Council

(2 suburbs)

Median House: $1,243,621

Median Unit: $563,545

Adelaide Hills Council

(50 suburbs)

Median House: $1,136,891

Median Unit: $598,635

Adelaide Plains Council

(20 suburbs)

Median House: $773,758

Median Unit: $383,901

Alexandrina Council

(50 suburbs)

Median House: $721,884

Median Unit: $473,375

Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Council

(11 suburbs)

Median House: N/A

Median Unit: N/A

Barossa Council

(29 suburbs)

Median House: $691,669

Median Unit: $425,208

Barunga West Council

(14 suburbs)

Median House: $369,129

Median Unit: $271,898

Berri Barmera Council

(9 suburbs)

Median House: $359,018

Median Unit: $286,964

Burnside Council

(26 suburbs)

Median House: $1,726,959

Median Unit: $644,811

Campbelltown Council

(8 suburbs)

Median House: $1,013,271

Median Unit: $578,698

Ceduna Council

(23 suburbs)

Median House: $295,011

Median Unit: $267,880

Charles Sturt Council

(38 suburbs)

Median House: $1,018,225

Median Unit: $623,313

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

(38 suburbs)

Median House: $524,784

Median Unit: $261,724

Cleve Council

(14 suburbs)

Median House: $285,074

Median Unit: $293,851

Coober Pedy Council

(1 suburbs)

Median House: $106,013

Median Unit: $198,807

Coorong Council

(32 suburbs)

Median House: $370,631

Median Unit: $531,185

Copper Coast Council

(27 suburbs)

Median House: $474,798

Median Unit: $350,753

Elliston Council

(18 suburbs)

Median House: $327,826

Median Unit: $302,624

Flinders Ranges Council

(10 suburbs)

Median House: $294,696

Median Unit: $195,665

Franklin Harbour Council

(7 suburbs)

Median House: $300,245

Median Unit: $262,517

Gawler Council

(12 suburbs)

Median House: $662,786

Median Unit: $435,142

Goyder Council

(49 suburbs)

Median House: $331,869

Median Unit: $217,552

Grant Council

(30 suburbs)

Median House: $615,950

Median Unit: $464,812

Holdfast Bay Council

(12 suburbs)

Median House: $1,450,987

Median Unit: $702,098

Kangaroo Island Council

(49 suburbs)

Median House: $488,072

Median Unit: $332,792

Karoonda East Murray Council

(15 suburbs)

Median House: $259,313

Median Unit: N/A

Kimba Council

(15 suburbs)

Median House: $162,715

Median Unit: $304,738

Kingston Council

(14 suburbs)

Median House: $428,885

Median Unit: $389,618

Light Council

(35 suburbs)

Median House: $693,726

Median Unit: $231,406

Lower Eyre Peninsula Council

(35 suburbs)

Median House: $513,268

Median Unit: $346,915

Loxton Waikerie Council

(52 suburbs)

Median House: $371,445

Median Unit: $291,453

Maralinga Tjarutja Council

(2 suburbs)

Median House: N/A

Median Unit: N/A

Marion Council

(23 suburbs)

Median House: $926,348

Median Unit: $606,421

Mid Murray Council

(69 suburbs)

Median House: $440,440

Median Unit: $373,587

Mitcham Council

(29 suburbs)

Median House: $1,156,382

Median Unit: $560,072

Mount Barker Council

(29 suburbs)

Median House: $796,767

Median Unit: $531,347

Mount Gambier Council

(2 suburbs)

Median House: $468,249

Median Unit: $343,263

Mount Remarkable Council

(21 suburbs)

Median House: $240,777

Median Unit: $179,922

Murray Bridge Council

(35 suburbs)

Median House: $487,216

Median Unit: $371,906

Naracoorte Lucindale Council

(25 suburbs)

Median House: $350,185

Median Unit: $310,052

Northern Areas Council

(29 suburbs)

Median House: $300,334

Median Unit: $231,480

Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council

(21 suburbs)

Median House: $1,413,185

Median Unit: $618,238

Onkaparinga Council

(49 suburbs)

Median House: $770,214

Median Unit: $568,626

Orroroo Carrieton Council

(14 suburbs)

Median House: $274,885

Median Unit: $253,280

Peterborough Council

(12 suburbs)

Median House: $190,189

Median Unit: $232,470

Playford Council

(34 suburbs)

Median House: $589,824

Median Unit: $448,446

Port Adelaide Enfield Council

(48 suburbs)

Median House: $849,221

Median Unit: $515,254

Port Augusta Council

(10 suburbs)

Median House: $256,319

Median Unit: $181,138

Port Lincoln Council

(1 suburbs)

Median House: $454,620

Median Unit: $263,552

Port Pirie Council

(22 suburbs)

Median House: $262,923

Median Unit: $265,585

Prospect Council

(6 suburbs)

Median House: $1,352,402

Median Unit: $550,861

Renmark Paringa Council

(16 suburbs)

Median House: $387,026

Median Unit: $313,254

Robe Council

(6 suburbs)

Median House: $628,776

Median Unit: $457,342

Roxby Downs Council

(2 suburbs)

Median House: $270,039

Median Unit: $179,010

Salisbury Council

(29 suburbs)

Median House: $704,512

Median Unit: $485,035

Southern Mallee Council

(6 suburbs)

Median House: $184,548

Median Unit: $515,612

Streaky Bay Council

(29 suburbs)

Median House: $415,411

Median Unit: $278,594

Tatiara Council

(30 suburbs)

Median House: $303,458

Median Unit: $448,376

Tea Tree Gully Council

(20 suburbs)

Median House: $805,189

Median Unit: $554,269

Tumby Bay Council

(10 suburbs)

Median House: $435,315

Median Unit: $260,270

Unley Council

(16 suburbs)

Median House: $1,724,585

Median Unit: $658,933

Victor Harbor Council

(9 suburbs)

Median House: $722,109

Median Unit: $484,970

Wakefield Council

(42 suburbs)

Median House: $351,136

Median Unit: $256,311

Walkerville Council

(4 suburbs)

Median House: $1,713,937

Median Unit: $656,124

Wattle Range Council

(33 suburbs)

Median House: $368,281

Median Unit: $299,283

West Torrens Council

(23 suburbs)

Median House: $1,080,297

Median Unit: $519,712

Whyalla Council

(9 suburbs)

Median House: $261,532

Median Unit: $218,745

Wudinna Council

(9 suburbs)

Median House: $227,424

Median Unit: $331,303

Yankalilla Council

(20 suburbs)

Median House: $733,817

Median Unit: $403,704

Yorke Peninsula Council

(59 suburbs)

Median House: $436,351

Median Unit: $327,386

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