Ferryden Park
Over half of Ferryden Park's 4,495 residents were born overseas, a 31.2 percentage point gap above the national average. That multicultural make-up coexists with a household income at just the 27.9th percentile nationally, making this an affordably priced inner-Adelaide pocket that is now appreciating fast. The median house price reached $920,500 in Q1 2026, up 14.3% in a single year from $805,000. At 1.22 square kilometres and 3,695 residents per square kilometre, the suburb is compact and 69.8% separate-house stock, a residential character that is denser than SA outer suburbs but still family-oriented.
Population
4,495
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,253/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
32
Median House
$920K
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price of $920,500 in Q1 2026 is up 14.3% from $805,000 twelve months earlier. Separate houses make up 69.8% of dwellings and three-bedroom homes dominate at 56.1%, so buyers typically acquire an established family home. Four-or-more bedroom properties account for 22.7%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,500, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 27.6%, below the 30% stress threshold. Semi-detached dwellings at 23.5% provide a lower entry price than the house median. Household income is at the 27.9th percentile nationally, so affordability is tighter than the ratio alone suggests.
For Buyers
The median house price of $920,500 in Q1 2026 is up 14.3% from $805,000 twelve months earlier. Separate houses make up 69.8% of dwellings and three-bedroom homes dominate at 56.1%, so buyers typically acquire an established family home. Four-or-more bedroom properties account for 22.7%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,500, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 27.6%, below the 30% stress threshold. Semi-detached dwellings at 23.5% provide a lower entry price than the house median. Household income is at the 27.9th percentile nationally, so affordability is tighter than the ratio alone suggests.
For Investors
The 43.8% renter share is well above the national average, giving landlords a consistent tenant pool. Weekly rent of $242 is low compared to capital-city medians, reflecting the household income base at the 27.9th percentile nationally. The 4.4% vacancy rate is slightly elevated, suggesting mild rental oversupply. Development activity ran at 30 applications in 12 months, including land divisions, signalling gradual supply addition. The 14.3% price growth from $805,000 to $920,500 in one year is the primary investment case, since gross yield against the current median is below 1.4%. Capital growth momentum, not yield, drives returns here.
Development Activity
Total DAs
155
Last 12 Months
32
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+6.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Ferryden Park's overseas-born share of 52.8% sits 31.2 percentage points above the national average. Vietnamese ancestry is the largest group at 933 residents, followed by English (637), Chinese (414) and Indian (302). Buddhism (708 residents) is the second religion after Christianity (1,689). University qualifications reach 40.8%, which is 10.7 points above the national figure, a notable gap given income levels. The median age of 37 is three years below the national median, and the average household size of 2.6 is slightly above national, pointing to working-age families as the dominant household type.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
69.8%
Houses
23.5%
Townhouse
6.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Renters make up 43.8% of households, above the national average, with 32.9% on a mortgage and 23.3% owning outright. Separate houses at 69.8% dominate, with semi-detached at 23.5% and apartments at 6.3%. Three-bedroom homes are 56.1% of the stock. The median house price rose from $805,000 in Q1 2025 to $920,500 in Q1 2026, a 14.3% gain. The rent-to-income ratio of 19.3% stays well below the 30% stress threshold, keeping renters comfortable relative to most Australian suburban markets. High renter share is partly explained by the large overseas-born population that typically rents on arrival.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,500
Rent / wk
$242
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$548
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.4%
Unoccupied
76
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.9%
Couples, no children
3,521
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates at 22.8% of workers (276), more than double the share of Manufacturing (9.7%) or Retail (9.0%). By occupation, Professionals (343) narrowly outnumber Labourers (320), reflecting a dual economy of skilled and lower-skilled workers. The 7.8% unemployment rate is elevated above state and national averages, and the participation rate of 54.5% is low, with 1,420 residents not in the labour force. Full-time employment runs at 60.1% for those working. Household income sits at the 27.9th percentile nationally, well below the median, which explains why house price growth has not been driven by rising local wages.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.1%
Part-time
32.1%
Participation
54.5%
Employed
1,879
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.8%
Postgraduate
10.3%
Born Overseas
52.8%
Dwellings
1,627
Transport to Work
Car use dominates at 84.0% driving to work, while only 5.8% use public transport, lower than comparable inner-Adelaide suburbs. No schools are recorded within the boundary, so families rely on neighbouring suburbs, a trade-off for the compact 1.22 square kilometre area. Crime runs at 54.1 incidents per 1,000 residents from 243 recorded incidents. Rent-to-income at 19.3% and mortgage-to-income at 27.6% are both below stress thresholds, meaning housing costs remain manageable relative to local incomes. The volunteering rate is 9.7% and 8.4% of the population needs daily assistance, figures relevant for community service planning.
Drive
84.0%
Public Transport
5.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
243
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
54.1
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Ferryden Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferryden Park a good suburb to live in?
Housing costs are manageable, with rent-to-income at 19.3% and mortgage-to-income at 27.6%, both below stress thresholds. The median age of 37 is three years below the national median, reflecting a younger community. Key trade-offs include household income at the 27.9th percentile nationally, car-dependent transport at 84.0%, and no schools within the 1.22 square kilometre boundary.
What is the median house price in Ferryden Park?
The median house price is $920,500 as of Q1 2026, up 14.3% from $805,000 in Q1 2025. Weekly rent averages $242 and monthly mortgage repayments run approximately $1,500. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 27.6%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Ferryden Park?
No schools are recorded within the Ferryden Park boundary in this dataset. The suburb is 1.22 square kilometres, so families rely on schools in neighbouring areas. Despite that, 40.8% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 10.7 percentage points above the national average.
Is Ferryden Park safe?
The recorded crime rate is 54.1 incidents per 1,000 residents, based on 243 total incidents. Detailed category breakdowns are not available in this dataset. The suburb has a 7.8% unemployment rate, above state and national averages, which is a known risk factor for property crime in lower-income areas.
Is Ferryden Park good for property investment?
House prices rose 14.3% in one year, from $805,000 to $920,500, above the SA state average. Renters at 43.8% are above the national average, supporting tenant demand. Weekly rent of $242 against a $920,500 median implies a gross yield below 1.4%, so the case rests on capital growth. The 4.4% vacancy rate is slightly elevated.
How is Ferryden Park's population changing?
The current population is 4,495. Resident stability is high at 84.4% staying in place, with a 15.6% turnover rate. The overseas-born share of 52.8% is 31.2 points above the national average, and the median age of 37 is below the national median, indicating a younger, migration-driven community base.
What languages are spoken in Ferryden Park?
With 52.8% of residents born overseas, 31.2 points above the national average, Ferryden Park is one of Adelaide's most internationally diverse suburbs. Vietnamese ancestry leads at 933 residents, followed by Chinese (414) and Indian (302). Punjabi (103), Mandarin (60) and Greek (60) are the most common non-English languages.
How much development is happening in Ferryden Park?
There were 30 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including land divisions creating additional allotments. Most are performance-assessed, indicating site-specific reviews. This is moderate activity for a 1.22 square kilometre suburb that recorded 14.3% house price growth over the same period.
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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