Median house price
$3.04M
-27% change
SA · Unley Council
Unley Park, 5061
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,415
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.0%
Median age
47
Median income
$2,990/wk
Employment rate
61.4%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$3,037,500
Languages at home
13.8%non-English
Most common: Greek, Mandarin, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Unley Council, Unley Park is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. 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.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
Desirability lands around average here: softer growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Unley Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Houses $1,550 · Units $620
Population (ERP)
1,415
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.1%
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
#42
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
52nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
65th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
90th
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
- 40.9/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3601st in Australia
- State rank
- 383rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #42 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #274 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)
- $620
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $1,550
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $3,037,500
- Median price change
- -26.8%
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
1,415(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +3.0% over 5 years · 65th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +3.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +11
- Change in 5 years
- +41
- Growth rank in SA
- 65th 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 (~1,450), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,383
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $2,990
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 59 of 582
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 61.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 397 / 21 / 100
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 49
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 45
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 34.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 346 residents
- State safety percentile
- 51.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 38
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -18.1%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental10
- Other Theft7
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent4
- Sct - Residence12
- Theft From Motor Vehicle5
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 (13 schools)
- 1,126
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 90th
School list
- Walford Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 400 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Mitcham Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1083 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 754 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Westbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 480 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Unley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1154 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 470 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- St Thomas' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1116 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 297 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Cabra Dominican CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1065 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 1,165 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Saint Spyridon CollegePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1081 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 39 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1135 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 256 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Concordia CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 1,312 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1147 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 408 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.7 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
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 10 Victoria Ave - East side
- Stop 11 Victoria Ave - East side
- Stop 171 Cross Rd - North side
- Stop 172 Cross Rd - North side
- Stop 8 Unley Rd - 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
74 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 1 ev charging
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 11 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 17/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.72
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Heywood ParkPark
- City of UnleyPlayground
- Sports field
Transport(10)
10 bus stops
Other(23)
- EchoArtwork
- Future ChildArtwork
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (16)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- City of UnleyBicycle Parking
- Car
- City of UnleyDrinking water
- EV charging
- City of UnleyInformation
- Mini Ninja CourseInformation
- Tree Root Protection ZoneInformation
- Parking (12)
- Unley Park Baptist ChurchParking
- Picnic Table (7)
- Unley Park Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box
- City of UnleyPublic Bookcase
- Public toilets
- Recycling (3)
- City of UnleyWaste Basket
- Waste Basket (3)
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)
- 1
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
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Unley Park Baptist Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Hamilton House Day Surgery (1.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only 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)
- 30
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.2
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· 20 proposals
August 2026
- Demolition of the existing swimming pool, partial demolition of the existing dwelling and ancillary structures, construction of dwelling additions and alterations, verandah (alfresco area), alterations to the existing carport, in-ground swimming pool and associated safety features, and masonry boundary fencing (exceeding 1m)83 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Construction of combined retaining wall and boundary fence (exceeding 2.1 metres) and alterations to the existing front fence (masonry pillars and access gates) - retrospective4 BELLEVUE PL UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
July 2026
- Tennis court lighting and fencing7 OMAR PL UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
June 2026
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and the construction of a carport, fence and verandah14 GLEN AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Variation to DA 24039400 including the removal of masonry fencing surrounding tennis court and pool pavilion from the application, demolition of ancillary structures, alteration to verandah and attached shed to include ancillary accommodation and storage.61 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Removal of a regulated tree - Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak)218A CROSS RD UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Removal of Regulated street tree ( Jacaranda mimosifolia) - Retrospective11 CEDAR AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
May 2026
- Demolition of existing carport, partial demolition of boundary fencing, construction of a garage and brush fencingUNIT 2 25 HIGH ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of dwelling additions and alterations and a carport4 ASHLEIGH GR UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Construction of dwelling additions and alterations, a new front fence and swimming pool with associated safety features56 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling (retrospective)14 GLEN AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Demolition of the existing brush fence at the rear of the property and construction of a 2.1 metre high Foamfast rendered fenceUNIT 2 25 HIGH ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
April 2026
- Land division - Boundary realignment14 OMAR PL UNLEY PARK SA 5061;32 THORNBER ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
March 2026
- Variation to 21025881(593/19/C2) - Carry out alterations including replacement of existing roof, and removal of verandah and outbuildings, and construct additions including upper storey, verandahs, carport, front fence, and outbuildings on common boundaries - variation to increase floor area of second building level and alteration to the front fence.16 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 2103050027 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Carport56 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
January 2026
- Removal of two (2) significant Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum) trees224B CROSS RD UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Front fence20 WHISTLER AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and alterationsUNIT 5 34 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Barrier, decking, fencing and retaining walls.7 MIEGUNYAH AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Change in land use to shop for the use as a personal services establishment.364 UNLEY RD UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Partial demolition, dwelling additions and alterations including ancillary accommodation.36 NANTHEA TCE N UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
November 2025
- Torrens Title Land Division - Creating one additional allotment (1 into 2)43 GROVE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
October 2025
- Removal of a regulated tree - Lilly Pilly25 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool, enclosed pool pump, and associated pool safety features (fence)54 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing building to incorporate an outbuilding and ancillary accommodation, and alterations to the existing swimming pool and safety fencing2A RUTLAND AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Construction of outbuilding (shed)9 GROVE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
September 2025
- Variation to Development Application 25009533 - Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of a single storey detached dwelling, in-ground swimming pool and associated pool safety features, front fence alterations and combined boundary fencing and retaining walls - Variation to increase the overall height of the dwelling12 BELLEVUE PL UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Building alterations to a Local Heritage Place84 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Variation to application 22018385 - Partial demolition of existing dwelling, single storey dwelling addition, swimming pool and associated fencing - Variation to include garage and verandah and alteration to dwelling addition and swimming pool.1 VIEW ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Variation to application 22018386 - Basement garage with associated gym, cinema and storage, tennis court fencing to a height of 3.5 meters and six light poles, 6 meters in height - Removal of the basement from the application.1 VIEW ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a double storey detached dwelling and swimming pool.37A THORNBER ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
August 2025
- Two verandah structures10 WHISTLER AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
July 2025
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of dwelling additions and alterations, carport and new pool fencing to the existing in-ground swimming pool26 GEORGE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
June 2025
- Front Masonary Pilllar Fence43 NANTHEA TCE S UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool and associated swimming pool safety features (fence) and partial demolition of hebel wall on side of alfresco area16 RUTLAND AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Variation to 23028303 - alter the internal family room, balcony on the western side facing Omar Place, behind balustrade. Small balcony on the second story façade as a service balcony. Extra Alfresco in the internal area - extra roof trusses. Removed internal wine room.27 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Removal of Regulated street tree (Jacaranda, mimosifolia) on verge in front o 21 Thornber Street, Unley Park (Retrospective)21 THORNBER ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Variation to DA 24039400 by demolition of outbuilding and extending alfresco to eastern property boundary61 NORTHGATE ST UNLEY PARK SA 5061Under Assessment
- Pruning of a Significant Eucalyptus Camaldulensis (River Red Gum)21 VICTORIA AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
- Demolition of the existing dwelling and ancillary structures13 WHISTLER AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision Made
May 2025
- Variation to DA 090/588/20191 HEYWOOD AV UNLEY PARK SA 5061Decision 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
Heritage
85 heritage places
- Baptist Church1 Northgate Street UNLEY PARKLocal heritage
- Bridge BalustradesVictoria Avenue UNLEY PARKLocal heritage
- Contributory Item88 - 90 Northgate Street UNLEY PARKContributory item
- Contributory Item80 - 84 Northgate Street UNLEY PARKContributory item
- Contributory Item76 Northgate Street UNLEY PARKContributory item
- Contributory Item40 Wood Street UNLEY PARKContributory item
- Contributory Item54 - 66 Northgate Street UNLEY PARKContributory item
- Contributory Item40 - 44A Northgate Street UNLEY PARKContributory item
- Contributory Item87 - 95 Northgate Street UNLEY PARKContributory item
- Contributory Item79 - 83 Northgate Street UNLEY PARKContributory item
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 2.7 km away).
Coalition 45.5%Labor 54.5%
14.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Unley ParkLabor 43.7% · Coalition 56.3% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Goodwood ParkLabor 62.9% · Coalition 37.1% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- MalvernLabor 61.5% · Coalition 38.5% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- UnleyLabor 65.6% · Coalition 34.4% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- GoodwoodLabor 78.2% · Coalition 21.8% TPP (2025)1.7 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
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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