Kurralta Park
With 52% of residents renting and a median age of 32, which is 8 years below the national figure, Kurralta Park reads more like an inner-city rental market than a typical suburban ownership zone. University qualifications reach 51.7%, running 21.6 percentage points above national, and 44.4% of residents were born overseas, 22.8 points higher than the national average. Squeezed into 0.81 square kilometres at 3,864 residents per km2, the suburb packs significant demographic density into a compact Adelaide inner-west footprint. Housing costs stay manageable relative to income, with rent-to-income at 19.1% and mortgage-to-income at 23.5%, both below stress thresholds despite the suburb sitting at the 51.3rd percentile for household income nationally.
Population
3,139
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,573/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
17
Median House
$1.2M
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price reached $1,246,500 in 1Q 2026, rising 6.5% from $1,170,000 in 1Q 2025, which represents a solid annual gain for an inner-Adelaide suburb. Separate houses account for only 42.8% of the stock, with semi-detached dwellings at 34.7% and apartments at 22.5%, so buyers seeking a standalone home face constrained supply. Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 43.0%, followed by two-bedroom at 36.4%, meaning smaller family homes are the typical product. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,600, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.5%, below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners make up only 19.9% compared to mortgage holders at 28.1%, pointing to a younger buyer base still building equity rather than long-settled debt-free owners.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $1,246,500 in 1Q 2026, rising 6.5% from $1,170,000 in 1Q 2025, which represents a solid annual gain for an inner-Adelaide suburb. Separate houses account for only 42.8% of the stock, with semi-detached dwellings at 34.7% and apartments at 22.5%, so buyers seeking a standalone home face constrained supply. Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 43.0%, followed by two-bedroom at 36.4%, meaning smaller family homes are the typical product. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,600, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.5%, below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners make up only 19.9% compared to mortgage holders at 28.1%, pointing to a younger buyer base still building equity rather than long-settled debt-free owners.
For Investors
A 52.0% renter share is well above the national norm and provides landlords with a large tenant pool, supported by a young median age of 32 and 44.4% overseas-born residents who commonly enter the rental market first. Weekly rent sits at $300, which against the $1,246,500 median implies a gross yield near 1.25%, low but consistent with inner-Adelaide pricing. The vacancy rate of 8.8% is elevated and warrants monitoring, suggesting some softness in the rental market relative to stock levels. Development activity logged 18 applications in the past 12 months, mostly additions and verandah works rather than new supply, so dwelling numbers are not growing rapidly. The 6.5% price growth over the year from 1Q 2025 to 1Q 2026 points to capital growth as the primary return driver rather than yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
136
Last 12 Months
17
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-29.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 32 is 8 years below the national figure, anchoring the suburb firmly in the young-adult bracket. Overseas-born residents reach 44.4%, which is 22.8 percentage points above the national average, and the ancestry mix reflects this: English leads at 801 residents, but Chinese (298), Indian (190) and Irish (187) follow, with Hinduism recorded for 365 residents alongside 975 Christians. Non-English languages include Nepali (118 speakers), Mandarin (86), Punjabi (66) and Greek (43), a pattern consistent with university-linked migration. University qualifications at 51.7% run 21.6 points above national, and the average household size of 2.3 is 0.2 below national, reflecting a prevalence of couple households without children, who account for 32.8% of families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
42.8%
Houses
34.7%
Townhouse
22.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits sharply: 52.0% rent, 28.1% carry a mortgage and only 19.9% own outright, making this one of the more renter-dominant suburbs in inner Adelaide. That renter majority reflects the young median age of 32 and the high share of overseas-born residents, groups that disproportionately rent on arrival. The price climbed 6.5% from $1,170,000 to $1,246,500 between 1Q 2025 and 1Q 2026. Semi-detached dwellings at 34.7% are higher than average, and separate houses at 42.8% are below the SA state norm, pointing to a denser-than-typical street form for what is a suburban address. Three-bedroom units dominate at 43.0% of all dwellings, with two-bedroom at 36.4%. Mortgage-to-income at 23.5% and rent-to-income at 19.1% both sit comfortably below stress thresholds, meaning cost burden is contained despite the high renter share.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,600
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$826
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.8%
Unoccupied
128
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
32.8%
Couples, no children
2,063
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates the local workforce at 25.6% (363 workers), more than double the second-largest sector, Hospitality at 10.0% (141). Professional/Technical services follow at 9.5%, Education at 8.5% and Public Admin at 6.8%. By occupation, Professionals lead at 474 workers, followed by Community/Personal service at 345 and Labourers at 227. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, slightly above typical Adelaide inner suburbs, with a participation rate of 70.0% and 590 residents not in the labour force, partly explained by the high student and newly arrived population. Full-time employment reaches 55.6% of employed residents. SEIFA decile data is not available for this suburb, but the household income percentile of 51.3 nationally places it at an exactly median income level, which is consistent with a mixed professional-and-service workforce.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.6%
Part-time
39.1%
Participation
70.0%
Employed
1,805
Occupations
Top Industries
University
51.7%
Postgraduate
16.4%
Born Overseas
44.4%
Dwellings
1,318
Transport to Work
Transport reliance on cars runs at 74.1%, slightly lower than many outer suburbs, while public transport use sits at 14.3% and walking or cycling at 4.0%, reasonable numbers for an inner-west Adelaide address. No schools are recorded within the Kurralta Park boundary in this dataset, so families use institutions in neighbouring suburbs. The crime rate stands at 52.9 incidents per 1,000 residents (166 total), which provides a reference point but sits within a range typical of high-density inner-city areas where retail and hospitality activity generates incidental crime counts. The vacancy rate of 8.8% is above the metropolitan average, indicating some slack in rental stock. Rent-to-income at 19.1% and mortgage-to-income at 23.5% both remain below stress levels, and only 3.9% of residents (118 people) need daily assistance, a low share relative to population size.
Drive
74.1%
Public Transport
14.3%
Walk / Cycle
4.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
166
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
52.9
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kurralta Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kurralta Park a good suburb to live in?
Kurralta Park suits young renters and professionals well. The median age is 32, 8 years below the national figure, and university qualifications reach 51.7%, which is 21.6 points above national. Rent-to-income sits at a contained 19.1% and the suburb is close to central Adelaide, though no schools are recorded within its 0.81 km2 boundary.
What is the median house price in Kurralta Park?
The median house price is $1,246,500 as of 1Q 2026, up 6.5% from $1,170,000 in 1Q 2025. Weekly rent averages $300 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,600, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.5%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Kurralta Park?
No schools are recorded within the Kurralta Park boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with 51.7% holding university qualifications, which is 21.6 percentage points above the national average.
Is Kurralta Park safe?
Kurralta Park recorded 166 total crimes, a rate of 52.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure is typical for inner-city suburbs where higher population density and hospitality activity generate incidental crime counts. The suburb has a relatively young population with a median age of 32 and only 3.9% of residents needing daily assistance.
Is Kurralta Park good for property investment?
The 52.0% renter share provides a large and persistent tenant pool, and prices rose 6.5% in the year to 1Q 2026. However, the 8.8% vacancy rate is elevated and the gross rental yield is low at around 1.25% against the $1,246,500 median and $300 weekly rent. Capital growth is the primary investment case rather than yield.
How is Kurralta Park's population changing?
Kurralta Park has a young and internationally mobile population, with a median age of 32 and 44.4% of residents born overseas. The suburb's 37.8% population turnover rate signals significant churn, typical of suburbs attracting students, new migrants and young professionals. The compact 0.81 km2 area at 3,864 residents per km2 limits further outward expansion.
What languages are spoken in Kurralta Park?
About 44.4% of residents were born overseas, 22.8 percentage points above the national figure. The most common non-English languages are Nepali (118 speakers), Mandarin (86), Punjabi (66), Greek (43) and Cantonese (38), reflecting a university-linked and South Asian migration stream.
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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