Eyre
A 28-year median age sits alongside a highly concentrated housing profile: 98.8% of dwellings are separate houses and 73.6% are owned with a mortgage. Eyre has 1,113 residents across 2.37 square kilometres, giving it a density of 470 people per square kilometre. For buyers comparing Eyre with nearby Penfield or Munno Para, the suburb stands out for its detached, mortgage-led character. The young household base supports family demand, although an aging trajectory and a crime rate of 98.8 per 1,000 residents are important considerations.
Local council: Playford
Population
1,113
Median Age
28.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,688/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
79
Median House
$720K
First quarter 2026
Eyre is suited to buyers seeking conventional detached housing, but the latest price movement requires a firm budget. The housing stock is dominated by 3-bedroom homes at 60.9%, with a further 34.8% containing 4 or more bedrooms, so the suburb is well aligned with family-sized requirements. The typical monthly mortgage figure is $1,446, while the mortgage-to-income measure is 19.8%, below a common stress threshold. With 73.6% of households carrying a mortgage, buyers should compare repayments, commuting costs and property condition rather than relying on the headline median alone.
For Buyers
Eyre is suited to buyers seeking conventional detached housing, but the latest price movement requires a firm budget. The housing stock is dominated by 3-bedroom homes at 60.9%, with a further 34.8% containing 4 or more bedrooms, so the suburb is well aligned with family-sized requirements. The typical monthly mortgage figure is $1,446, while the mortgage-to-income measure is 19.8%, below a common stress threshold. With 73.6% of households carrying a mortgage, buyers should compare repayments, commuting costs and property condition rather than relying on the headline median alone.
For Investors
The investment case is supported by a weekly rent of $335, a 3.6% vacancy rate and 18.7% of households renting. Compared with the 73.6% mortgage tenure share, the rental pool is relatively limited, so tenant demand may depend heavily on property quality, pricing and access to surrounding employment. Development activity is substantial at 66 applications over 12 months, which could increase future competition if projects proceed. Rents have grown 46.7% across the forecast shift period, but that pace should not be treated as a permanent assumption. Balanced migration provides a steadier demand backdrop, while the 98.8% separate-house share favours investors targeting family tenants rather than apartment renters.
Development Activity
Total DAs
357
Last 12 Months
79
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+295.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Eyre has a young resident base, with a median age of 28 that is 12 years below the national figure. University attainment is 22.1%, or 8 percentage points below the national comparison, while the overseas-born share is 22.4%, just 0.8 points above national levels. The ancestry profile leans Anglo, led by English ancestry at 441 people, followed by Scottish at 108 and Irish at 75. No religion is recorded for 621 residents, compared with 333 identifying with Christianity and 42 with Islam. Average household size is 2.7 people, 0.2 above the national comparison, and 45.3% of families are couples with children. A 43.0% turnover rate also indicates more movement than the 57.0% who stayed at the same address.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.8%
Houses
1.2%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
The 23.4% annual increase makes 1Q 2026 both the latest and peak price point in the 2-quarter series. Compared with more mixed housing markets, Eyre is unusually detached: 98.8% of homes are separate houses and only 1.2% are semi-detached, with no apartment share reported. Three-bedroom homes account for 60.9% of stock and 4-bedroom-plus homes for 34.8%, explaining the family orientation. Tenure is strongly mortgage-led at 73.6%, versus 7.7% owned outright and 18.7% rented. The 3.6% vacancy rate and 19.8% mortgage-to-income measure suggest demand and repayment pressure should be assessed property by property.
Mortgage / mo
$1,446
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$335
Census 2021
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$921
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.6%
Unoccupied
15
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.3%
Couples with children
33.9%
Couples, no children
19.3%
Single parent
316
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Eyre's largest employment industry at 24.7%, or 92 workers, nearly twice the 12.6% share in Public Administration, which employs 47 people. Retail accounts for 9.9%, Manufacturing 8.6% and Construction 7.2%, creating a practical service, public-sector and trades base. The labour force totals 637 people, with a 76.7% participation rate, 4.2% unemployment and a 66.1% full-time rate. Occupations are led by Community and Personal services at 111 people, followed by Trades at 86 and Labourers at 85. Household income sits at the 59.3rd percentile, above the midpoint. Relative to the 5th SEIFA deciles for economic resources and relative disadvantage, the 4th deciles for education and occupation indicate a mixed socioeconomic profile rather than a single advantage pattern.
Unemployment
4.2%
Labour Force
637
Unemployed
27
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.1%
Part-time
27.9%
Participation
76.7%
Employed
610
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.1%
Postgraduate
3.7%
Born Overseas
22.4%
Dwellings
401
Transport to Work
Daily movement is strongly car dependent. Compared with the 1.9% using public transport, 87.7% drive as a car driver, while only 0.9% walk or cycle and 5.9% work from home. That pattern makes parking, road access and commuting time important practical checks. Safety deserves particular attention because 110 recorded crimes equate to 98.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, a high rate for a suburb of 1,113 people. The socioeconomic picture is mixed, with IRSAD and IRSD both at the 5th decile, while education and occupation are at the 4th decile. Families should confirm school enrolment zones, available primary and secondary options, sector choices and travel times for the exact address rather than assuming suburb boundaries determine access.
Drive
87.7%
Public Transport
1.9%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
5.9%
Growth Outlook
Growth is steady rather than rapid, with the forecast trend at 0.68% annually and migration described as Balanced. Population change across the wider area is 7.0% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Aging. Compared with the 2.2% fall in the young share, the senior share has increased 6.7%, and the working-age share has declined 3.1%, which may gradually change housing and service demand. Rent growth is recorded at 46.7%, supporting investor attention but also raising affordability questions. The gentrification forecast has a score of 10 and a stage of Not gentrifying, so current growth appears more connected to established household demand than to a major reinvention of the suburb.
Population trend: Playford council area
Eyre sits in the Playford council area. These are the council area's residents, not Eyre's.
Residents 2025
115,790
Growth, 5 yr average
+3.3%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+3.9%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
110
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
98.8
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Eyre compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are in Eyre?
School choice should be checked against the exact address and current enrolment zone, including travel time and sector options across the wider area. Eyre's median age is 28 and average household size is 2.7, so family needs can differ. Compare the address with nearby primary and secondary services before signing.
Is Eyre safe?
Eyre warrants closer safety checking: 110 recorded crimes equate to 98.8 incidents per 1,000 residents. That rate is a material consideration alongside the suburb's 1,113 residents, and conditions can vary by street. Compare recent incidents, lighting, parking and travel routes at different times before deciding.
Is Eyre good for property investment?
Eyre may suit investors seeking detached housing, but the numbers call for selectivity. Weekly rent is $335, vacancy is 3.6% and 18.7% of households rent. There were 66 development applications in 12 months, while rents have grown 46.7%; compare property condition, likely competition and new supply before relying on headline returns.
How is Eyre's population changing?
Eyre has 1,113 residents today. The wider-area forecast points to 0.68% annual growth and 7.0% population change over 10 years, with migration described as Balanced. The trajectory is Aging: the senior share is up 6.7% while the young share is down 2.2%, so compare demand for family and older-household services over time.
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), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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