Flinders Park
A $1,263,500 median house price in a suburb where household income sits only in the 61.7th percentile nationally is the defining tension here, and it stems from scarcity of land 6km from the Adelaide CBD. The market jumped 12.1% in a single year, from $1,127,500 in 1Q 2025, far outpacing income growth. The dwelling stock is overwhelmingly detached at 85.8%, with apartments just 3.8%, on a compact 2.16 km2 footprint holding 5,489 residents. University qualifications reach 38.9%, which is 8.8 points above the national figure, and the population skews slightly younger at a median age of 39, one year below national.
Population
5,489
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,754/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
54
Median House
$1.3M
Median 1Q 2026
The $1,263,500 median makes Flinders Park a premium inner-western Adelaide market, and the 12.1% one-year rise from $1,127,500 shows momentum rather than a plateau. Buyers face a stock dominated by three-bedroom homes at 62.6% and 4-plus bedroom houses at 23.1%, while two-bedroom dwellings are only 13.2%, so family-sized housing is the norm. Separate houses make up 85.8% of dwellings against just 3.8% apartments, meaning a detached purchase is the realistic entry point rather than a unit. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,800, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite the high price, because owners here tend to be established. Outright owners at 37.7% slightly outnumber mortgage holders at 36.3%, a sign of long-held family homes rather than recent churn.
For Buyers
The $1,263,500 median makes Flinders Park a premium inner-western Adelaide market, and the 12.1% one-year rise from $1,127,500 shows momentum rather than a plateau. Buyers face a stock dominated by three-bedroom homes at 62.6% and 4-plus bedroom houses at 23.1%, while two-bedroom dwellings are only 13.2%, so family-sized housing is the norm. Separate houses make up 85.8% of dwellings against just 3.8% apartments, meaning a detached purchase is the realistic entry point rather than a unit. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,800, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite the high price, because owners here tend to be established. Outright owners at 37.7% slightly outnumber mortgage holders at 36.3%, a sign of long-held family homes rather than recent churn.
For Investors
A 26.1% renter share and weekly rent of $380 give landlords a modest tenant pool, but the yield maths are tight. Against the $1,263,500 median, that rent implies a gross yield near 1.6%, low even by Adelaide standards, because capital values have run well ahead of rents. The 5.5% vacancy rate is on the higher side and tempers the case for easy re-letting. Demand support is real: net overseas migration adds 222 residents a year and net internal migration a further 87, the primary growth drivers. Development activity is steady at 50 applications in 12 months, mostly land divisions splitting one allotment into two rather than new apartment supply. With rent growth of 38.8% over the decade and annual population growth of 1.46%, the investment thesis rests on capital appreciation and rising rents more than current yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
304
Last 12 Months
54
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+17.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Flinders Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Nazareth Catholic College
R-12 · 2576 students
Flinders Park Primary School
U, R-6 · 187 students
Demographics
The median age of 39 is 1.0 year below the national figure, and the trajectory is gently rejuvenating: the working-age share rose 2.9 points while the senior share fell 2.1 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents reach 26.7%, which is 5.1 points above national, reflecting an established southern-European base now layered with newer arrivals. Ancestry leans English (1,425), Italian (1,073) and Greek (549), and the top non-English languages are Greek (162 speakers), Italian (154) and Punjabi (75), the last signalling recent migration. University qualifications at 38.9% run 8.8 points above national. Average household size is 2.6, marginally above national by 0.1, consistent with the family profile where couples with children (1,862 families) clearly outnumber couples with no children (1,095).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.8%
Houses
10.4%
Townhouse
3.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits almost evenly between owners and mortgagors: 37.7% own outright, 36.3% carry a mortgage and 26.1% rent. Outright owners edging out mortgage holders points to settled, long-term family ownership rather than rapid turnover, reinforced by a low 21.6% turnover rate. The stock is 85.8% separate houses with only 3.8% apartments and 10.4% semi-detached, which keeps detached prices elevated through scarcity. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 62.6% and 4-plus bedroom homes 23.1%, while two-bedroom stock is just 13.2%. The median house price rose from $1,127,500 to $1,263,500 across 2025-2026, a 12.1% move in a year. Mortgage-to-income at 23.7% and rent-to-income at 21.7% both sit below the 30% stress line, so despite the steep median, repayment loads remain manageable relative to the 61.7th-percentile incomes.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,800
Rent / wk
$380
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$786
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.5%
Unoccupied
119
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.7%
Couples, no children
4,433
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce concentrates in service and knowledge sectors: Healthcare leads at 18.4% (350 workers), Education follows at 12.1% (231) and Construction at 9.9% (188), with Professional/Tech at 9.6% and Public Admin at 9.1%. By occupation, Professionals (674) and Clerical/Admin staff (446) dominate, ahead of Managers (356), which aligns with the IEO score sitting at decile 6 for education and occupation. Unemployment is moderate at 4.9% and the full-time employment rate is 61.3%, with participation at 62.4%. The SEIFA picture is mid-tier: IRSAD and IRSD both read decile 5, around the national median, while IER (economic resources) drops to decile 4, a notch lower because the 26.1% renter base and high mortgage values depress household wealth measures. Real incomes grew 29.9% over the decade.
Unemployment
0.8%
Labour Force
3,180
Unemployed
24
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.3%
Part-time
33.8%
Participation
62.4%
Employed
2,692
Occupations
Top Industries
University
38.9%
Postgraduate
9.1%
Born Overseas
26.7%
Dwellings
2,026
Transport to Work
The suburb is heavily car-dependent: 84.7% drive to work while only 5.8% use public transport and 3.2% walk or cycle, well below inner-city norms and reflecting limited rail access despite the 6km CBD distance. No schools are recorded inside the 2.16 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off for the compact footprint. On safety, 189 offences were recorded at a rate of 34.4 per 1,000 residents, a moderate level. The area sits at decile 5 on the IRSAD index, around the national median for advantage, and only 5.7% of residents (300 people) need daily assistance. Volunteering runs at 14.4%, and the established family character is reinforced by a low 21.6% resident turnover.
Drive
84.7%
Public Transport
5.8%
Walk / Cycle
3.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.46%/yr
(+264 people/yr)
EstablishedFlinders Park is expanding steadily for an established suburb: annual population growth runs at 1.46%, roughly 264 persons a year, and the 10-year change reached 19.7%. The gentrification stage reads Active with a score of 45, supported by signals of a population up 27% since 2011 and an accelerating trend from 5% to 22%. Overseas migration of 222 residents a year is the primary driver, with net internal migration adding a further 87, both positive and unusual for an inner suburb. Affordability improved from 51.6% in 2011 to 44.8% in 2021, an improving trend even as the median climbed, because incomes rose 29.9% in real terms. The youth share barely moved at minus 0.1 points, so the growth is broad rather than age-skewed.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+222
Net Internal / yr
+87
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +27% since 2011, Net internal migration +87/yr, Strong overseas inflow +222/yr, Accelerating: 5% → 22%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
189
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
34.4
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Flinders Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flinders Park a good suburb to live in?
Flinders Park sits at decile 5 on the IRSAD index, around the national median for advantage, with household income in the 61.7th percentile. University qualifications reach 38.9%, 8.8 points above national, and it is just 6km from the Adelaide CBD. The main trade-off is a high $1,263,500 median house price.
What is the median house price in Flinders Park?
The median house price is $1,263,500 as of 1Q 2026, up 12.1% from $1,127,500 a year earlier. Weekly rent averages $380 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,800, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.7%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Flinders Park?
No schools are recorded inside the 2.16 km2 Flinders Park boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is well educated, with university qualifications at 38.9%, which is 8.8 points above the national figure.
Is Flinders Park safe?
Flinders Park recorded 189 offences, a rate of 34.4 per 1,000 residents, a moderate level. As a further indicator, the suburb scores decile 5 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, around the national median, and only 5.7% of its 5,489 residents need daily assistance.
Is Flinders Park good for property investment?
Rent of $380 a week against a $1,263,500 median gives a gross yield near 1.6%, low, and the 5.5% vacancy rate is elevated. Net overseas migration of 222 a year supports demand, but with 1.46% annual population growth, returns depend more on capital growth than yield.
How is Flinders Park's population changing?
Population growth runs at 1.46% annually, about 264 people a year, with a 19.7% rise over 10 years. Overseas migration of 222 a year is the primary driver, and the working-age share rose 2.9 points over the decade while the senior share fell 2.1 points.
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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