Cumberland Park
A $1,773,750 median house price in a 1.0 km2 footprint puts Cumberland Park among Adelaide's premium residential pockets, yet the suburb's standout data point is not the price but the qualification rate: 49.3% of residents hold a university degree, which is 19.2 percentage points above the national figure. Weekly household income of $1,901 sits in the 71st percentile nationally. The population of 2,571 skews 1.0 year older than the national median age, and 81% of residents stayed put over the census period, signalling stability rather than churn. Healthcare, Education and Professional/Technical industries together account for nearly half of all local employment.
Population
2,571
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,901/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
8
Median House
$1.8M
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price reached $1,773,750 in the first quarter of 2026, up from $1,262,500 a year earlier, a 40.5% gain over 12 months. Separate houses make up 69.2% of the dwelling stock, well above typical inner-suburban mixes, with semi-detached homes at 14.1% and apartments at 16.7%. Three-bedroom dwellings are the dominant size at 42.4%, followed by 4-plus bedrooms at 26.0%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.7%, below the 30% stress threshold, which reflects the relatively strong household incomes. Outright owners at 35.1% and mortgaged owners at 41.9% together represent 77% of households, well above the renter share of 23.0%.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $1,773,750 in the first quarter of 2026, up from $1,262,500 a year earlier, a 40.5% gain over 12 months. Separate houses make up 69.2% of the dwelling stock, well above typical inner-suburban mixes, with semi-detached homes at 14.1% and apartments at 16.7%. Three-bedroom dwellings are the dominant size at 42.4%, followed by 4-plus bedrooms at 26.0%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.7%, below the 30% stress threshold, which reflects the relatively strong household incomes. Outright owners at 35.1% and mortgaged owners at 41.9% together represent 77% of households, well above the renter share of 23.0%.
For Investors
With only 23.0% of households renting and weekly rent at $343, gross yield on a $1,773,750 median is approximately 1.0%, indicating the suburb attracts owner-occupiers far more than tenants. The vacancy rate of 5.8% is elevated compared to Adelaide's typical sub-3% rental markets, pointing to some softness in rental demand. Development activity is low at 8 applications in the past 12 months for a 1.0 km2 suburb, meaning supply additions are minimal. The 40.5% price gain over one year is striking, though that pace is unlikely to repeat given the high base. Investors seeking yield will find better returns elsewhere; the suburb suits capital-preservation or owner-occupier buyers rather than rental income strategies.
Development Activity
Total DAs
83
Last 12 Months
8
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-52.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Cumberland Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Cabra Dominican College
7-12 · 1165 students
Demographics
The median age is 41, which is 1.0 year above the national figure. University qualifications at 49.3% run 19.2 percentage points higher than the national average, one of the clearest markers of the suburb's professional character. Overseas-born residents make up 19.3% of the population, which is 2.3 points below the national figure, keeping the suburb Anglo-leaning: English ancestry leads at 994 residents, followed by Irish (315), Scottish (211) and German (208). The top non-English languages are Greek (53 speakers) and Mandarin (40), consistent with the small overseas-born share. Average household size is 2.5, matching the national figure, and 22.8% of families are couples without children. Volunteering reaches 21.0% of residents, above typical suburban rates.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
69.2%
Houses
14.1%
Townhouse
16.7%
Apartment
Tenure
The price trajectory is steep: from $1,262,500 in the first quarter of 2025 to $1,773,750 by the first quarter of 2026, a 40.5% move in a single year. Tenure is owner-dominated, with 35.1% owning outright and 41.9% under mortgage, while renters sit at just 23.0%, lower than the state average for established suburbs. Separate houses account for 69.2% of dwellings, a high proportion compared to Adelaide's inner and middle rings. The bedroom split is broad: three-bedroom homes at 42.4% are most common, but the combined share of 4-plus bedroom homes at 26.0% is notable, pointing to larger family-sized stock. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,950 against household income of $1,901 per week produce a comfortable ratio of 23.7%, below stress levels.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$343
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$920
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.8%
Unoccupied
62
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.8%
Couples, no children
2,069
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates the local employment base at 22.2% of workers (228 people), nearly double its typical share in Australian suburbs, suggesting proximity to major hospital precincts. Education follows at 13.4% (137 workers) and Professional/Technical services at 12.4% (127 workers). By occupation, Professionals number 473, the largest group, followed by Managers at 250, together accounting for the majority of the workforce. Unemployment sits at 3.9% with a participation rate of 65.7% and a full-time employment rate of 59.1%. The household income at the 71st percentile nationally reflects the white-collar tilt of resident occupations. SEIFA data is not available for this suburb, so relative disadvantage cannot be scored directly against state benchmarks.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.1%
Part-time
37.0%
Participation
65.7%
Employed
1,344
Occupations
Top Industries
University
49.3%
Postgraduate
12.3%
Born Overseas
19.3%
Dwellings
987
Transport to Work
Transport in Cumberland Park is car-dependent: 80.9% of residents commute by car, compared to a national average closer to 70%, while public transport accounts for only 7.6% of commutes. Walking or cycling covers 5.5% of trips, consistent with the suburb's 1.0 km2 walkable footprint. The crime rate of 91.4 incidents per 1,000 residents is elevated, placing Cumberland Park in a higher-crime band than many comparable Adelaide suburbs; this sits alongside its premium pricing, a contrast buyers should weigh. Rent-to-income at 18.0% is below the 30% stress threshold, keeping tenants comfortable. The need-for-assistance rate is 4.9% (123 residents), moderate for a suburb of this size and income level. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset.
Drive
80.9%
Public Transport
7.6%
Walk / Cycle
5.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
235
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
91.4
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Cumberland Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cumberland Park a good suburb to live in?
Cumberland Park offers a high-qualification, owner-occupier community where 49.3% of residents hold university degrees, 19.2 points above the national figure. Household income sits in the 71st percentile nationally. The main caution is a crime rate of 91.4 per 1,000 residents, which is elevated relative to the suburb's premium price point of $1,773,750.
What is the median house price in Cumberland Park?
The median house price is $1,773,750 as at Q1 2026, up from $1,262,500 in Q1 2025, a 40.5% rise over 12 months. Weekly rent averages $343 and monthly mortgage repayments run approximately $1,950, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.7%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Cumberland Park?
No schools are recorded within the Cumberland Park boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in surrounding suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with 49.3% holding university qualifications, 19.2 percentage points above the national average, suggesting strong access to nearby quality schooling options.
Is Cumberland Park safe?
The crime rate for Cumberland Park is 91.4 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 235 total recorded incidents. This rate is elevated compared to many Adelaide suburbs at a similar price point. Prospective buyers should review current South Australia Police crime statistics for the most recent data before making decisions.
Is Cumberland Park good for property investment?
The 40.5% price gain from $1,262,500 to $1,773,750 over one year is exceptional, but thin transaction volumes in a 1.0 km2 suburb can amplify single-period swings. Weekly rent of $343 against the current median implies a gross yield near 1.0%, well below typical investment thresholds. Only 23.0% of households rent, and vacancy sits at 5.8%, limiting rental demand.
How is Cumberland Park's population changing?
Cumberland Park has a population of 2,571 across 1.0 km2, with a residential stability rate of 81.0%, meaning the vast majority of residents did not move in the census period. This is high compared to national mobility averages. Development activity is low at 8 applications in 12 months, so major population expansion is not expected.
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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