Median house price
$2M
-48% change
SA · Walkerville Council
Medindie, 5081
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,312
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.3%
Median age
45
Median income
$3,750/wk
Employment rate
60.2%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$2,005,000
Languages at home
22.1%non-English
Most common: Greek, Vietnamese, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Medindie is a well-connected smaller community in Walkerville Council with everyday amenities close at hand. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs.
Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Medindie snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$465/wk
Houses $850 · Units $650
Population (ERP)
1,312
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#49
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
71st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
71st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
87th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 37.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4285th in Australia
- State rank
- 453rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #49 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #308 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $850
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $465
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,005,000
- Median price change
- -48%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
1,312(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +6.3% over 5 years · 71th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +6.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +12
- Change in 5 years
- +78
- Growth rank in SA
- 71th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,400), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,175
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $3,750
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 29 of 409
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Employment rate
- 60.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 350 / 23 / 10
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 78
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 67
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 59.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 107 residents
- State safety percentile
- 71.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 37
- Increase (daily rate)
- +18.5%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault5
- Other Property Damage And Environmental13
- Other Theft15
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent13
- Sct - Residence9
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 1,107.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 87th
School list
- Wilderness SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1176 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 856 students · Top SEA quarter 70% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Walkerville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1139 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 548 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Prescott CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1016 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 206 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Blackfriars Priory SchoolCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1037 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 786 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- St Andrew's SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1191 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 66% · 376 students · Top SEA quarter 77% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- North Adelaide Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1144 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 296 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- St Monica's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1102 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 192 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Nailsworth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1106 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 50% · 548 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Prospect Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1109 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 537 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1101 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 484 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 7 Main North Rd - South East side
- Stop 7 Northcote Tce - West side
- Stop 8 Main North Rd - East side
- Stop 8 Northcote Tce - West side
- Stop 9 Northcote Tce - West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 8/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.7
Community(1)
- Wilderness SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(6)
- Hawker ReservePark
- Park
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (3)
Transport(7)
7 bus stops
Other(4)
- The Big ScotsmanArtwork
- Comfort innHotel
- Scottys MotelMotel
- Parking (14)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Ramsay Clinic Adelaide (1.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Psychiatric Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 25
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 16 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling addition including new lift and upper-level terrace11 THE AVENUE MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
July 2026
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling, outbuilding, swimming pool, retaining walls and fence18 BRIAR AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, construction of dwelling addition including garage and swimming pool25 NOTTAGE TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a two-storey dwelling including a garage under the main roof, an alfresco and a swimming pool, and tree damaging activity2 PALM ST MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
June 2026
- Removal of a significant tree Wallangarra White Gum (Eucalyptus scoparia)18 BRIAR AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- Partial demolition of a Representative Building, with the construction of a single-storey dwelling addition80 HAWKERS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of double story detached dwelling, front fence and swimming pool55 DUTTON TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
April 2026
- Construction of new shelter with associated seating and signage25 NORTHCOTE TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081;40 HAWKERS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
March 2026
- Internal fit-out and refurbishment works37 MAIN NORTH RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- Demolition of existing dwelling and front fence in a Historic Area Overlay18 BRIAR AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- Commencement of the display of an advertisement (LED screen) for third-party advertising27 MAIN NORTH RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations - internal refurbishment and window changes5A ETTRICK AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
January 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding to be used as pool house/gym14 BRIAR AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing building and the construction of a dwelling addition, verandah, deck, swimming pool and safety barrier fencing7 TENNYSON ST MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Demolition of an ancillary structure in a Historic Area Overlay14 BRIAR AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- construct in ground swimming pool & install associated safety fencing14 BRIAR AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Installation of swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features52B DUTTON TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and the construction of dwelling addition and building alterations, verandah, fence/gate, outbuilding and swimming pool7 AVENEL GARDENS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Construction of a verandah7 DUTTON TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
November 2025
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and the construction of dwelling addition, fencing and swimming pool35 HAWKERS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Construction of two (2), two storey detached dwellings, front boundary fencing, swimming pool and safety barrier fencing and the removal of one (1) regulated tree12 HAWKERS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- Dwelling alterations and the construction of ancillary accommodation, garage, verandah, fence and swimming pool2 AVENEL GARDENS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling and the construction of dwelling addition, alterations, verandah, outbuilding, fence and swimming pool55 DUTTON TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
October 2025
- Demolition of existing dwelling, outbuildings and front fence18 BRIAR AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of Two of (2x) double storey dwellings, with undercroft car parking, swimming pool, fencing, tree damaging activity and associated earth works.2 PALM ST MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
- Deleting cellar from existing planning approval52B DUTTON TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- External alterations and illuminated signage29 MAIN NORTH RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
September 2025
- The roof cover is leaking and we are looking to replace it with corrugated colour bonded steel. No changes in the shape or structure. Steel colour selected is Windspray1 HERBERT ST MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
August 2025
- Remove the existing canopy, demolish existing roof structure attached to the canopy and existing signage. Remove all existing canopy's beams and columns.29 MAIN NORTH RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
July 2025
- PROPOSED ADDITION, VERANDAH & ALTERATIONS39 DUTTON TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 2500867723 ROBE TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
May 2025
- Replace front boundary fence14 ETTRICK AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- Amendment to Development application 240069533 HAWKERS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- Proposed dwelling alterations and addition incorporating a garage, swimming pool, demolition of a garage and partial demolition of a representative building.18 ROBE TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
April 2025
- demolish and remove existing; house shed front fence construct new: house shed front fence swimming pool and deck18 BRIAR AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- Internal modifications.13 DUTTON TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- Alterations and additions, including an attached carport and fencing, to an existing detached dwelling23 ROBE TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
March 2025
- REPLACE EXISTING BRUSH FENCE WITH NEW BRUSH FENCE1 AVENEL GARDENS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- Install new carport to Eastern boundary and extend existing carport on Western boundary.15 AVENEL GARDENS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
February 2025
- Removal of current hedge fencing and the construction of a new masonry and iron front boundary fence, pedestrian gate and double driveway gates.13 DUTTON TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
January 2025
- Stage 2 works - following stage 1 approval DA 24030170 Proposed addition to rear of dwelling Proposed new canopy with balcony over proposed pool proposed modifications to existing fencing including new gates and crossover. proposed carport23 ROBE TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Division12 HAWKERS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
- Masonry front fence6 HAWKERS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionNorthcote Terrace, Northcote Tce01 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
- ConstructionRobe Terrace, Mann Rd01 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
- Traffic Signal Loop CuttingMain North Road, Thorngate St03 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
227 heritage places
- Edna Walling Garden, Medindie11 Briar Avenue MEDINDIEState heritage
- Coach house to the rear of 27 Robe Terrace10 Arthur Street MEDINDIEContributory item
- Coach house to the rear of 28 Robe Terrace12 Arthur Street MEDINDIEContributory item
- External form, materials and detailing of the 1879 villa2 Herbert Street MEDINDIELocal heritage
- External form, materials and detailing of the 1879 villa4 Herbert Street MEDINDIELocal heritage
- External form, materials and detailing of the 1882-3 dwelling53 Northcote Terrace MEDINDIELocal heritage
- External form, materials and detailing of the c.1877 Italianate villa, c.1880s additions and c. 191Os additions24 Robe Terrace MEDINDIELocal heritage
- External form, materials and detailing of the c.1880-1 two-storey dwelling11 The Avenue MEDINDIELocal heritage
- External form, materials and detailing of the c.1900-02 Federation style dwelling1 The Avenue MEDINDIELocal heritage
- External form, materials and detailing of the c.1901 former stables building and the c.1920 hayloft,15 Ettrick Avenue MEDINDIELocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Adelaide
- Member of Parliament
- Steve GEORGANAS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,436
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 30.9%Labor 69.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.0 km away).
Coalition 39.0%Labor 61.0%
8.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Prospect WestLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- WalkervilleLabor 56.9% · Coalition 43.1% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Lower North AdelaideLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- North AdelaideLabor 63.0% · Coalition 37.0% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Walkerville NorthLabor 57.0% · Coalition 43.0% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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