Tranmere
At $1,511,500, the median house price in Tranmere sits well above the broader Adelaide market, yet household incomes rank only at the 67th percentile nationally, pointing to deep owner loyalty rather than new-money entry. University qualifications at 51.6% run 21.5 percentage points above the national average, and 35.3% of residents were born overseas, some 13.7 points higher than the national figure. Crime sits at 24.2 incidents per 1,000 residents, placing it among the lower-crime suburbs in SA. The suburb holds 4,136 people across 1.48 square kilometres, dominated by separate houses at 81.2%.
Population
4,136
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,866/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
21
The median house price reached $1,511,500 in the first quarter of 2026, a 15.0% rise from $1,314,000 just 12 months earlier. That rate of appreciation is sharp relative to broader SA conditions. Separate houses account for 81.2% of the dwelling stock, giving buyers a predominantly detached market with limited apartment alternatives at only 7.1%. Three-bedroom homes make up the largest share at 53.7%, with four-plus bedrooms at 28.3%, so families seeking space find genuine supply here. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,978, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 24.5%, which is below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners represent 37.6% of households, similar to the national rate, suggesting a stable, long-tenure ownership base rather than speculative churn.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $1,511,500 in the first quarter of 2026, a 15.0% rise from $1,314,000 just 12 months earlier. That rate of appreciation is sharp relative to broader SA conditions. Separate houses account for 81.2% of the dwelling stock, giving buyers a predominantly detached market with limited apartment alternatives at only 7.1%. Three-bedroom homes make up the largest share at 53.7%, with four-plus bedrooms at 28.3%, so families seeking space find genuine supply here. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,978, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 24.5%, which is below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners represent 37.6% of households, similar to the national rate, suggesting a stable, long-tenure ownership base rather than speculative churn.
For Investors
Renters make up 30.1% of households, a solid tenant pool, with weekly rent at $385. Against a $1,511,500 median, the gross yield is approximately 1.3%, which is low, reflecting strong capital growth rather than income returns. The vacancy rate at 6.0% is elevated compared to the SA average, meaning landlords may face longer leasing periods in the current stock. Development activity registered 21 applications in the past 12 months, including new double-storey detached dwellings, suggesting incremental but measured new supply. The 15.0% price growth over 12 months, from $1,314,000 to $1,511,500, signals that investor demand is capital-growth driven. A residential turnover rate of 23.4% reflects moderate market liquidity.
Development Activity
Total DAs
138
Last 12 Months
21
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Tranmere iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Joseph's School
R-6 · 208 students
Demographics
The median age of 40 matches the national figure, meaning Tranmere has not aged ahead of the broader population. Overseas-born residents reach 35.3%, which is 13.7 percentage points above the national rate, driven by Italian (921 residents), Chinese (576) and Irish (283) ancestry groups alongside the dominant English (1,082). Languages spoken at home include Mandarin (165 speakers), Italian (120) and Cantonese (50), consistent with the suburb's multicultural ownership base. University qualifications at 51.6% are 21.5 points higher than the national average, pointing to a professionally oriented resident profile. The average household size is 2.5, comparable to the national median, with couples with children making up the largest family type at 1,327 households.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
81.2%
Houses
11.7%
Townhouse
7.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Tranmere's housing stock is defined by its detached house dominance, with 81.2% of dwellings being separate houses and only 7.1% apartments. The three-bedroom home is the standard at 53.7% of stock, followed by four-plus bedroom homes at 28.3%, which together reflect the suburb's family-oriented character. Tenure breaks into 37.6% outright owners, 32.2% with a mortgage and 30.1% renting. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.5% stays below the 30% stress threshold despite the $1,511,500 median, because household incomes are near the 67th percentile nationally. Prices moved from $1,314,000 in the first quarter of 2025 to $1,511,500 in the first quarter of 2026, a 15.0% gain in one year. Weekly rent of $385 implies a rent-to-income ratio of 20.6%, below stress level for renters.
Median House Price Trend
Source: state property sales data
Mortgage / mo
$1,978
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$385
Census 2021
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$831
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.0%
Unoccupied
101
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.3%
Couples, no children
3,342
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employing industry at 19.8% (309 workers), followed by Education at 13.5% (210) and Professional/Technical services at 11.2% (175). Public Administration accounts for 8.5% and Construction for 6.9%, rounding out a workforce concentrated in knowledge and service sectors. By occupation, Professionals lead at 682 workers, with Clerical/Admin at 299 and Managers at 291, consistent with the suburb's 51.6% university qualification rate, which is 21.5 points above the national average. Full-time employment reaches 59.7% of employed residents, with 1,234 full-time workers and 833 part-time. Unemployment sits at 5.5% against a participation rate of 63.3%, both close to SA norms rather than the inner-city lows seen in decile 10 suburbs.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.7%
Part-time
34.8%
Participation
63.3%
Employed
2,067
Occupations
Top Industries
University
51.6%
Postgraduate
15.7%
Born Overseas
35.3%
Dwellings
1,587
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 82.1% of commuters using a private vehicle, with public transport at only 7.4%, below the national urban average. Walking or cycling accounts for 3.3% of trips, modest for a suburb of this density. Recorded crime sits at 24.2 incidents per 1,000 residents across 100 events, placing Tranmere in the lower-crime category compared to broader SA averages. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families depend on institutions in adjoining suburbs. The rent-to-income ratio of 20.6% sits below the 30% stress threshold for renters, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.5% is similarly comfortable. Volunteering participation reaches 16.7%, and 4.5% of residents (approximately 180 people) require some form of daily assistance.
Drive
82.1%
Public Transport
7.4%
Walk / Cycle
3.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
100
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
24.2
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Tranmere compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tranmere a good suburb to live in?
Tranmere offers a low-crime rate of 24.2 incidents per 1,000 residents, high university qualifications at 51.6% (21.5 points above the national average), and a predominantly detached housing stock at 81.2%. Household incomes rank at the 67th percentile nationally. The main trade-off is a $1,511,500 median house price, which is elevated relative to broader Adelaide.
What is the median house price in Tranmere?
The median house price in Tranmere reached $1,511,500 in the first quarter of 2026, up 15.0% from $1,314,000 in the first quarter of 2025. Weekly rent averages $385, with a rent-to-income ratio of 20.6% and a monthly mortgage repayment of approximately $1,978.
What schools are in Tranmere?
No schools are recorded within the Tranmere suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The resident population is well educated, with 51.6% holding university qualifications, which is 21.5 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Tranmere safe?
Tranmere recorded 100 crime events over the reference period, giving a crime rate of 24.2 incidents per 1,000 residents. This places it among the lower-crime suburbs in SA. Only 4.5% of the 4,136 residents (about 180 people) require daily assistance, reflecting a relatively stable and secure community.
Is Tranmere good for property investment?
Prices rose 15.0% in one year from $1,314,000 to $1,511,500, which is strong capital growth. However, weekly rent of $385 against a $1,511,500 median implies a gross yield near 1.3%, which is low. The vacancy rate of 6.0% is elevated, so investors should factor longer leasing periods into their projections.
How is Tranmere's population changing?
Tranmere has a population of 4,136 within 1.48 square kilometres, giving a density of 2,801 per square kilometre. The residential turnover rate is 23.4%, meaning roughly 1 in 4 dwellings changed occupants recently. Development activity logged 21 applications in the past 12 months, including new detached dwellings, indicating measured incremental growth.
What languages are spoken in Tranmere?
About 35.3% of Tranmere residents were born overseas, which is 13.7 percentage points above the national average. Mandarin is spoken by 165 residents, Italian by 120 and Cantonese by 50, reflecting the suburb's Italian (921 ancestry) and Chinese (576 ancestry) communities alongside the English-ancestry majority of 1,082.
How much development is happening in Tranmere?
There were 21 development applications lodged in Tranmere in the past 12 months. These include new double-storey detached dwellings and roofing replacements, indicating renovation and modest infill activity rather than large-scale subdivision, consistent with an established suburb at 2,801 residents per square kilometre.
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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