Medindie is an inner metropolitan suburb of Adelaide, in Walkerville Council, characterised by heritage streetscapes.
Household incomes are a relative strength, with household incomes 120% above the peer median, and heritage listings are more concentrated than in comparable places, well above typical levels for inner metropolitan suburbs. Space is a strength, but car dependence is high. The main trade-offs are higher recorded crash rates relative to resident population, limited amenity for the price and more mapped flood cover.
Overall, Medindie suits people prioritising heritage character over amenity for the price.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.
Strengths and weaknesses
Inner metropolitan suburb · compared with inner metropolitan suburbs in South Australia (188)
Strengths
Household incomes are a relative strength
Heritage listings are more concentrated than in comparable places
Weaknesses
Recorded crashes relative to resident population are elevated
Buyers pay a premium despite relatively limited amenity access
A larger share of the suburb sits in mapped inundation than in comparable places
What stands out
Heritage streetscapes
Space is a strength, but car dependence is high
Who it suits
Stars are audience-fit ratings derived from Suburb.Guide data, not demographic counts or user reviews.
Families★★★★☆
Professionals★★★☆☆
Retirees★☆☆☆☆
Students★☆☆☆☆
Budget buyers★☆☆☆☆
Housing, growth and risk
How Medindie compares
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median house price
$2M
-48% change
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
#46
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Crime rate
49th
percentile in state (higher = more crime)
Pop. growth
71st
percentile in SA
Rented dwellings
11%
2021 Census tenure
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
44.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 40% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
3163rd in Australia
State rank
279th in SA
Peer rank
#46 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#193 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
93%
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.
Household crowding and healthy vacancy — not cheapness Modest price change as a healthy-growth band
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
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$625
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
53.8% / 35.3% / 10.9%
Employment rate
60.2%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
15.8% / 1.5% / 66.6%
Walked or cycled to work
4.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
350 / 23 / 10
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)
Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
46.2% of adults have a university degree, compared with 22.6% across South Australia. 7.6% have a trade or vocational qualification.
University qualified46.2% · 22.6% SA
Diploma qualified7.2% · 8.6% SA
Trade / vocational7.6% · 17.5% SA
Year 12 or below38.9% · 51.2% SA
Highest qualification field
Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).
Health28.2%
Management and commerce24.7%
Society and culture17.5%
Education6.8%
Natural and physical sciences6.1%
Engineering and related technologies4.9%
How these groups are defined
Measure
Definition
University qualified
Bachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualified
Advanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocational
Certificate III + IV
Year 12
Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12
Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below
People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)
University qualifications from the 2021 Census
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Tax & income
Median taxable income (2023–24)
$65,766
94th percentile in SA · +12% vs Australia
Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$64,178
78th percentile in SA · -1% vs Australia
Residents with rental investments
18.0%
95th percentile in SA · +30% vs Australia
Median super balance (2023–24)
$115,058
84th percentile in SA · +82% vs Australia
Residents with business income
12.0%
75th percentile in SA · +15% vs Australia
Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 5081 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.
Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
6,820
Taxpayers reporting net rent
1,259
Median net rent
$903
Taxpayers reporting business income
825
Taxable income vs state median
+21%
Salary / wages vs state median
+12%
Rental investment vs state median
+50%
Super vs state median
+48%
Business income vs state median
+9%
Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in SA, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.
Data sources & freshness
Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary
Community & culture
22.1% speak a language other than English at home; 23.5% born overseas
Language at home
896 English only · 254 other
Non-English at home
22.1%
Born overseas
270 (23.5%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
5 (0.4%)
Australian citizens
1,082
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
8
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
Greek36 · 42.9%
Vietnamese14 · 16.7%
Mandarin11 · 13.1%
Hindi7 · 8.3%
Italian7 · 8.3%
Arabic3 · 3.6%
Cantonese3 · 3.6%
Punjabi3 · 3.6%
Religion
53.4%Most common religion · Christianity
Christianity is the most common response at 53.4%, while 34.7% reported no religion.
Measure
Suburb
State
No religion
34.7%
45.2%
Christianity
53.4%
40%
Islam
2.5%
2.3%
Buddhism
3.2%
1.9%
Other / not stated
6.1%
10.6%
Christian denominations
Denomination
Suburb
State
Anglican
18.6%
7.2%
Catholic
18.6%
15.5%
Eastern Orthodox
10%
2.4%
Uniting Church
3.1%
4.8%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2025–26)
43
Against the person
7
Against property
36
Rate per 1,000 residents
32.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 168 residents
State crime-rate percentile
49th (higher = more crime)
Family & domestic abuse offences
37
Decrease (daily rate)
-44.9%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
110
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
83.84
Most common offence types
Common Assault4
Damage Or Destroy Property10
Motor Vehicle Theft And Related Offences6
Sct - Residence4
Theft From A Person8
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates
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 (14%)
Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap and the SA Sports Vouchers venue list, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.
Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000
Data sources & freshness
OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries
Health access
Nearest hospital
Ramsay Clinic Adelaide (1.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Private Psychiatric Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
No emergency department listed
GP clinics in suburb
0
GP clinic counts from OpenStreetMap. Bulk-billing figures only include clinics tagged in OSM (sparse and unofficial — not a Medicare list).
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)
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.
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 (12%)
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 24 proposals
September 2026
Variation to DA 25011886 – building alterations, upper level addition, roofed canopy and fence
18 ROBE TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
Building alterations, dwelling addition and two-storey ancillary garage/loft
76 HAWKERS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
Partial demolition of existing building, construction of a two storey dwelling addition, garage, carport and verandah
21 AVENEL GARDENS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
Replacement front fence and removal of a significant tree (Phoenix canariensis)
6 PALM ST MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
August 2026
Construction of storage shed/garage, change of use to showroom/office and operation of three food trucks
27 MAIN NORTH RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
Removal of a regulated tree a Sweet Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
7 ARTHUR ST MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
Building alterations and additions, construction of pool pavilion, swimming pool, removal of two regulated trees and tree-damaging activity
28A BRIAR AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
Partial demolition, single storey dwelling additions, retaining wall and fence, and associated tree-damaging activity
18 DARLING ST MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
Dwelling addition including new lift and upper-level terrace
11 THE AVENUE MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
July 2026
Construction of a two storey detached dwelling, outbuilding, swimming pool, retaining walls and fence
18 BRIAR AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
Partial demolition of existing dwelling, construction of dwelling addition including garage and swimming pool
25 NOTTAGE TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
Demolition of an existing detached dwelling (a non-contributory item) with the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling including a swimming pool and safety barrier fencing, boundary retaining and fencing, 1.8m high pillar and plinth front boundary fence.
2 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 addition
80 HAWKERS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
May 2026
Construction of double story detached dwelling, front fence and swimming pool
55 DUTTON TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
April 2026
Construction of new shelter with associated seating and signage
25 NORTHCOTE TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081;40 HAWKERS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
March 2026
Internal fit-out and refurbishment works
37 MAIN NORTH RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
Demolition of existing dwelling and front fence in a Historic Area Overlay
18 BRIAR AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
Commencement of the display of an advertisement (LED screen) for third-party advertising
27 MAIN NORTH RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
Dwelling alterations - internal refurbishment and window changes
5A ETTRICK AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
January 2026
Construction of an outbuilding to be used as pool house/gym
14 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 fencing
7 TENNYSON ST MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
Demolition of an ancillary structure in a Historic Area Overlay
14 BRIAR AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
construct in ground swimming pool & install associated safety fencing
14 BRIAR AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
Installation of swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features
52B 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 pool
7 AVENEL GARDENS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
Construction of a verandah
7 DUTTON TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
November 2025
Partial demolition of existing dwelling and the construction of dwelling addition, fencing and swimming pool
35 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 tree
12 HAWKERS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
Dwelling alterations and the construction of ancillary accommodation, garage, verandah, fence and swimming pool
2 AVENEL GARDENS RD MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
Partial demolition of existing dwelling and the construction of dwelling addition, alterations, verandah, outbuilding, fence and swimming pool
55 DUTTON TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
October 2025
Demolition of existing dwelling, outbuildings and front fence
18 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 approval
52B DUTTON TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
External alterations and illuminated signage
29 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 Windspray
1 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 & ALTERATIONS
39 DUTTON TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
Variation of Development Application 25008677
23 ROBE TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
May 2025
Replace front boundary fence
14 ETTRICK AV MEDINDIE SA 5081Decision Made
Amendment to Development application 24006953
3 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 deck
18 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 dwelling
23 ROBE TCE MEDINDIE SA 5081Under Assessment
March 2025
REPLACE EXISTING BRUSH FENCE WITH NEW BRUSH FENCE
1 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 carport
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Flood cover is the share of the suburb boundary overlapping current SA Planning flood overlays (flooding and evidence required). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
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.
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 (12%)