Andrews Farm
A median age of 28, 12 years below the national average, makes Andrews Farm one of South Australia's youngest suburbs, a reflection of its role as an affordable new-family entry point in Adelaide's northern growth corridor. House prices jumped 12.3% in a single year ($650,000 to $730,000), running far ahead of income growth in a suburb where household income sits in the 45th percentile. The 95.3% detached-house share and 58.0% three-bedroom dominance signal cookie-cutter estate development, and the crime rate of 53.8 per 1,000 residents is a concrete safety concern that ranks above the Adelaide metro median.
Population
8,699
Median Age
28.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,465/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
91
Median House
$730K
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price rose from $650,000 (Q1 2025) to $730,000 (Q1 2026), a 12.3% annual jump that outpaces local income growth. Mortgage repayments of $1,300/month consume 20.5% of household income, below the stress threshold despite the price surge. The stock is overwhelmingly detached (95.3%), with 58.0% three-bedroom and 36.7% four-plus-bedroom homes. At a 48.6% mortgage rate, nearly half of residents carry loans. The 26.6% turnover rate is higher than the Adelaide average, creating steady stock rotation. Buyers should note the 8.1% unemployment rate and 45th percentile income, which may limit future price growth compared to higher-income Adelaide suburbs.
For Buyers
The median house price rose from $650,000 (Q1 2025) to $730,000 (Q1 2026), a 12.3% annual jump that outpaces local income growth. Mortgage repayments of $1,300/month consume 20.5% of household income, below the stress threshold despite the price surge. The stock is overwhelmingly detached (95.3%), with 58.0% three-bedroom and 36.7% four-plus-bedroom homes. At a 48.6% mortgage rate, nearly half of residents carry loans. The 26.6% turnover rate is higher than the Adelaide average, creating steady stock rotation. Buyers should note the 8.1% unemployment rate and 45th percentile income, which may limit future price growth compared to higher-income Adelaide suburbs.
For Investors
Andrews Farm's 40.3% rental rate and $300/week median rent create an accessible entry point, though the 4.7% vacancy rate is slightly above the Adelaide average. The 77 development applications in 12 months, dominated by new single-storey dwellings, mean significant new supply is entering the market. Population data shows the suburb has 8,699 Census residents. The 12.3% annual price growth suggests strong demand, but the low income base (45th percentile) and 8.1% unemployment could constrain rent increases. With median rent at $300/week and mortgage costs around $1,300/month, the yield arithmetic favours investors at current entry prices compared to pricier Adelaide inner suburbs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
734
Last 12 Months
91
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+28.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Andrews Farm iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Columba College
R-12 · 1519 students
Demographics
At 28, Andrews Farm has the youngest median age in this batch, 12 years below the national figure. English ancestry leads (3,684), with a diverse 'Other' category (1,315) and strong Scottish (673), German (510), and Irish (452) representation. The overseas-born share of 18.1% is 3.5 points below the national average. University qualifications at 14.7% are 15.4 points below the national rate, the widest education gap in this group. The occupational mix reflects this: Community/Personal (680) and Labourers (638) lead, with Machinery/Drivers (461) ranking fourth. The household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above the national average, consistent with young families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.3%
Houses
4.7%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Detached houses dominate at 95.3%, with semi-detached at 4.7% and no apartments recorded. Three-bedroom homes make up 58.0%, followed by 4+ bedrooms at 36.7%. Mortgage holders lead at 48.6%, with renters at 40.3% and outright owners at just 11.1%, the lowest outright ownership in this batch. This composition reflects a community of young first-home buyers and renters rather than established wealth. Prices jumped from $650,000 to $730,000 in one year (12.3% growth), and both rent stress (20.5%) and mortgage stress (20.5%) remain below the 30% threshold, suggesting affordability holds despite rapid price increases compared to flatter markets.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$772
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.7%
Unoccupied
144
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
15.5%
Couples, no children
7,241
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 22.9% (500 workers), more than double the next sector. Manufacturing (9.3%), Education (9.1%), Construction (8.8%), and Retail (8.7%) complete the top five, showing a blue-collar-leaning mixed economy. Community/Personal (680) and Labourers (638) are the largest occupational groups. Unemployment at 8.1% is above the national average, and the 64.6% participation rate is close to the national figure. The 6.2% needing-assistance rate and 9.7% volunteering rate (the lowest in this batch) suggest limited community support infrastructure. SEIFA data is not available, but the 45th percentile income positions the suburb below the national median.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.4%
Part-time
27.5%
Participation
64.6%
Employed
3,688
Occupations
Top Industries
University
14.7%
Postgraduate
2.2%
Born Overseas
18.1%
Dwellings
2,896
Transport to Work
St Columba College (Catholic Combined, ICSEA 973, 1,519 students) is the only school in the suburb, scoring below the national average of 1000 and serving a large catchment. Public transport use is very low at 2.2%, with 91.3% driving to work. The crime rate of 53.8 per 1,000 residents (468 total offences) is a tangible safety factor to consider. Walking and cycling at 0.8% indicate minimal active-transport infrastructure. The 6.2% needing-assistance rate is slightly above the national average, and volunteering at 9.7% is below it, suggesting limited community engagement compared to more established suburbs.
Drive
91.3%
Public Transport
2.2%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
468
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
53.8
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Andrews Farm compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Andrews Farm a good suburb to live in?
Andrews Farm offers affordable entry for young families (median age 28) with spacious detached homes (95.3% houses, 58.0% three-bedroom). Mortgage stress is low at 20.5%. The tradeoffs include a crime rate of 53.8 per 1,000 residents, limited public transport (2.2% usage), and one school (ICSEA 973) scoring below the national average. Household income sits in the 45th percentile.
What is the median house price in Andrews Farm?
The median house price rose from $650,000 (Q1 2025) to $730,000 (Q1 2026), a 12.3% annual increase. Monthly mortgage repayments average approximately $1,300, consuming 20.5% of the median household income of $1,465/week. Prices are growing faster than local incomes, which sit in the 45th percentile nationally.
What schools are in Andrews Farm?
St Columba College is the only school in Andrews Farm, a Catholic Combined school (Prep to Year 12) with ICSEA 973 and 1,519 students enrolled. The ICSEA score sits below the national average of 1000. Families seeking alternative schooling options access nearby suburbs in the Playford LGA area.
Is Andrews Farm safe?
Andrews Farm recorded a crime rate of 53.8 per 1,000 residents (468 total offences), which sits above the Adelaide metro median. The 8.1% unemployment rate, high turnover (26.6%), and young population profile (median age 28) are demographic factors that contribute to this rate. Specific crime category breakdowns are not available in the current dataset.
Is Andrews Farm good for property investment?
With 40.3% renters, $300/week median rent, and a 4.7% vacancy rate, Andrews Farm offers accessible investor entry. The 77 development applications in 12 months signal active new supply, predominantly single-storey dwellings. The 12.3% annual price growth is strong, though sustainability depends on whether low local incomes (45th percentile) and 8.1% unemployment can support continued appreciation compared to Adelaide's inner ring.
How is Andrews Farm's population changing?
Andrews Farm has a Census population of 8,699 with a median age of 28, 12 years below the national average. The 26.6% turnover rate and low outright ownership (11.1%) confirm a community in its family-formation phase. The 77 development applications in 12 months show active expansion. The young age profile suggests population growth will continue as families settle and expand.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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