Erindale
A median house price of $3,075,000 in a suburb of just 0.56 square kilometres signals something unusual: Erindale ranks among Adelaide's most expensive pockets, with household income in the 89.6th percentile nationally. The median resident age of 48 sits 8 years above the national figure, and 52.3% of homes are owned outright, well above average, reflecting a long-settled, high-wealth base rather than a market driven by new buyers. University qualifications reach 57.5%, which is 27.4 percentage points higher than the national rate, and Professionals make up the largest occupation group at 246 workers.
Population
1,172
Median Age
48.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,364/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
24
Median House
$3.1M
Median 1Q 2026
At $3,075,000 the median house price places Erindale well above most Adelaide suburbs, and prices climbed sharply from $2,197,500 in 1Q 2025, a 39.9% rise in a single year. Separate houses account for 85.3% of stock, with semi-detached homes at 14.7% and no significant apartment presence, so competition focuses on a narrow detached market. Bedrooms skew large: 45.1% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 42.4% have 3 bedrooms, which suits family buyers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,392, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4% stays below the 30% stress threshold despite the premium price point, because incomes here sit in the top 10% nationally.
For Buyers
At $3,075,000 the median house price places Erindale well above most Adelaide suburbs, and prices climbed sharply from $2,197,500 in 1Q 2025, a 39.9% rise in a single year. Separate houses account for 85.3% of stock, with semi-detached homes at 14.7% and no significant apartment presence, so competition focuses on a narrow detached market. Bedrooms skew large: 45.1% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 42.4% have 3 bedrooms, which suits family buyers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,392, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4% stays below the 30% stress threshold despite the premium price point, because incomes here sit in the top 10% nationally.
For Investors
The rental market is thin relative to the price level. Only 12.1% of residents rent, compared to a national average closer to 30%, and weekly rent of $461 against a $3,075,000 median implies a gross yield well under 1%. The vacancy rate of 6.8% is elevated, suggesting rental demand does not absorb available stock easily. Development activity runs at 23 applications over the past 12 months, including land divisions and double-storey dwellings, showing that low-density infill is active. Turnover is low at 15.7%, meaning most owners stay rather than sell, which constrains supply and has historically supported price appreciation. The investment case rests on long-term capital growth rather than income yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
124
Last 12 Months
24
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+4.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 48 is 8 years above the national figure, placing Erindale firmly in an older-resident profile. Overseas-born residents make up 26.9%, which is 5.3 percentage points higher than the national rate. Ancestry is led by English (403), followed by Chinese (131), Italian (115) and Irish (110). University qualifications at 57.5% exceed the national average by 27.4 points, consistent with a professional and managerial occupational base. Average household size of 2.7 is slightly above national, and 84.3% of residents did not move in the five years before the Census, reflecting strong community stability compared to higher-turnover urban suburbs.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.3%
Houses
14.7%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Erindale's housing stock is almost entirely separate houses at 85.3%, with semi-detached making up the remaining 14.7%. Tenure heavily favours ownership: 52.3% own outright and 35.6% hold a mortgage, while just 12.1% rent, significantly below state and national norms. The outright ownership rate above 50% is a strong indicator of long-term, debt-free residents rather than a churning buyer pool. Median house price rose from $2,197,500 in 1Q 2025 to $3,075,000 in 1Q 2026, a 39.9% movement that puts current prices at a record peak. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 45.1% and three-bedroom for 42.4%, confirming the suburb's dominance of larger family dwellings.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,392
Rent / wk
$461
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$915
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.8%
Unoccupied
32
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.0%
Couples, no children
1,037
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 29.1% of employed residents (130 workers), well above typical suburban averages, pointing to a concentration of medical and allied health professionals. Professional and technical services follow at 16.1% (72 workers) and Education at 11.7% (52 workers). By occupation, Professionals lead at 246 and Managers at 98, the two highest-earning categories. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, close to the national level. The full-time employment rate of 53.4% reflects the older age profile, as many residents are past peak working years, with 373 people not in the labour force. Weekly personal income of $915 and family income of $2,856 place residents well above median earners nationally.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.4%
Part-time
42.6%
Participation
59.8%
Employed
581
Occupations
Top Industries
University
57.5%
Postgraduate
19.1%
Born Overseas
26.9%
Dwellings
435
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 86.8% of residents driving to work, with public transport at just 4.4%, below the state average for inner-ring suburbs. This reflects Erindale's low-density residential character rather than poor connectivity. The crime rate of 32.4 incidents per 1,000 residents covers 38 total incidents, a low absolute count for a suburb of 1,172 people. Volunteering reaches 20.4%, above typical community engagement levels, and only 4.4% of residents need daily assistance. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on nearby institutions. Rent-to-income at 19.5% and mortgage-to-income at 23.4% both sit below the 30% stress threshold, supporting financial wellbeing for residents at both tenures.
Drive
86.8%
Public Transport
4.4%
Walk / Cycle
3.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
38
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
32.4
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Erindale compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erindale a good suburb to live in?
Erindale offers high-income stability, with household income in the 89.6th percentile nationally and 57.5% of residents holding university qualifications. Crime totals just 38 incidents across a population of 1,172, and 84.3% of residents chose to remain over a five-year period. The main trade-offs are limited rental stock, 12.1% renter share, and a $3,075,000 median house price that restricts entry.
What is the median house price in Erindale?
The median house price is $3,075,000 as of 1Q 2026, up 39.9% from $2,197,500 in 1Q 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,392, and at current incomes the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 23.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $461 for the small rental segment of 12.1%.
What schools are in Erindale?
No schools are recorded within the Erindale suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. Despite this, the local population is highly educated: 57.5% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 27.4 percentage points above the national average.
Is Erindale safe?
Erindale recorded 38 total crime incidents, giving a rate of 32.4 per 1,000 residents. This is a low absolute count for a suburb of 1,172 people, consistent with a high-income, owner-occupier dominated area. Only 4.4% of residents need daily assistance, and the volunteering rate of 20.4% reflects strong community cohesion.
Is Erindale good for property investment?
The investment case is primarily capital growth driven. Prices rose 39.9% in a single year to $3,075,000, but the rental yield is very low: weekly rent of $461 against a $3,075,000 median produces a gross yield well under 1%. A vacancy rate of 6.8% and only 12.1% renters confirm limited rental demand. Long hold periods and low turnover of 15.7% have historically supported prices.
How is Erindale's population changing?
Erindale's population of 1,172 is concentrated in an older age band, with a median age of 48, which is 8 years above the national figure. An 84.3% residential stability rate shows very few residents have moved in recent years. The suburb's compact 0.56 square kilometre area and low turnover suggest population size will remain broadly stable rather than grow rapidly.
How much development is happening in Erindale?
There were 23 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including land divisions creating additional allotments, double-storey detached dwellings, and properties with inground pools. For a suburb of only 0.56 square kilometres and 1,172 residents, this level of activity signals active infill development and demand for premium new builds.
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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