Virginia
At 29.29 square kilometres with just 2,759 residents, Virginia is one of Adelaide's most sparsely settled fringe suburbs, yet house prices reached $883,000 at the start of 2026, up 17.3% in a single year from $752,500. That price growth outpaces most of metropolitan Adelaide and sits well above the national average annual capital gain for established suburbs. SEIFA disadvantage decile of 3 and an education-opportunity decile of 2 signal a working population that relies on trade and manual work more than professional credentials, which explains why 88.9% of dwellings are detached houses and 51.2% have four or more bedrooms. Household income sits at the 61.9th percentile nationally, a comfortable middle-market position for a suburb still operating below city-fringe norms on education.
Population
2,759
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,762/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
77
Median House
$883K
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price of $883,000 is the headline number, but the 17.3% price increase from $752,500 in early 2025 shows how fast Virginia has repriced. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.7% stays below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers at the median price retain reasonable repayment headroom compared to many suburban markets. Stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 88.9%, with 51.2% of dwellings containing four or more bedrooms, so larger family homes dominate. Just 12.4% of residents rent, well below the national average, and 35.5% own outright. The high ownership rate combined with the low rent share signals that Virginia is primarily an owner-occupier suburb where most purchasers intend to stay long term.
For Buyers
The median house price of $883,000 is the headline number, but the 17.3% price increase from $752,500 in early 2025 shows how fast Virginia has repriced. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.7% stays below the 30% stress threshold, meaning buyers at the median price retain reasonable repayment headroom compared to many suburban markets. Stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 88.9%, with 51.2% of dwellings containing four or more bedrooms, so larger family homes dominate. Just 12.4% of residents rent, well below the national average, and 35.5% own outright. The high ownership rate combined with the low rent share signals that Virginia is primarily an owner-occupier suburb where most purchasers intend to stay long term.
For Investors
The rental market is thin: only 12.4% of residents rent, giving landlords a limited tenant base, and the vacancy rate of 7.5% is high enough to apply downward pressure on achievable rents. Weekly rent sits at $300, lower than comparable fringe SA suburbs, reflecting the modest rental demand. Against the $883,000 median, that implies a gross yield well below 2%, which is unattractive as a pure income play. The offsetting case is capital growth: the 17.3% price rise in the year to Q1 2026 outperforms most national benchmarks. Development activity recorded 67 applications in the past 12 months, dominated by detached dwellings and accepted development work, consistent with ongoing suburban expansion. Net internal migration of 59 arrivals per year provides a steady demand floor.
Development Activity
Total DAs
674
Last 12 Months
77
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-39.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Virginia iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Virginia Primary School
R-6 · 487 students
Demographics
Virginia's median age of 34 is 6 years below the national figure, marking it as a relatively young suburb by Australian standards. Overseas-born residents make up 25.0% of the population, which is 3.4 percentage points above the national average. English ancestry is the largest group at 800 residents, followed by Italian at 305 and Vietnamese at 266, reflecting diverse settlement patterns across two generations. Average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above national, consistent with the family-oriented, four-bedroom housing stock. University qualifications reach only 20.3%, which is 9.8 points below national, while occupations lean toward managers (290 workers) and clerical roles (188), rather than professional or technical careers. The volunteering rate of 9.6% suggests moderate community engagement.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.9%
Houses
2.1%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Two price data points show a clear upward move: $752,500 in Q1 2025 and $883,000 in Q1 2026, a 17.3% annual increase that places the suburb among the faster-appreciating markets in SA. The stock is heavily weighted toward large detached homes, with 88.9% separate houses and 51.2% having four or more bedrooms. Ownership is the dominant tenure: 35.5% own outright and 52.1% carry a mortgage, leaving renters at just 12.4%, compared to the national renter average of around 30%. Mortgage stress is not evident at the median, with repayments at 22.7% of household income. Semi-detached dwellings account for only 2.1% of stock, and apartment data was not recorded, making this a suburb where buyers seeking higher-density options would need to look elsewhere.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$832
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.5%
Unoccupied
74
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.7%
Couples, no children
2,261
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employing industry at 17.3% of the workforce, or 128 workers, followed by Education at 11.1% (82 workers) and Construction at 10.4% (77 workers). Public Administration and Manufacturing round out the top five at 8.9% and 7.7% respectively. By occupation, managers account for 290 workers and professionals 175, but labourers (148) and machinery and vehicle drivers (140) represent a meaningful share of employment, confirming the trade-leaning workforce the SEIFA scores suggest. The unemployment rate is 3.9% and the full-time employment rate is 67.9%, with 414 residents working part time. SEIFA scores place Virginia in disadvantage decile 3 on both IRSD and IRSAD, below the national median, but the education and resources (IER) decile of 6 reflects adequate household assets among those in work.
Unemployment
2.4%
Labour Force
2,194
Unemployed
53
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.9%
Part-time
28.2%
Participation
62.7%
Employed
1,291
Occupations
Top Industries
University
20.3%
Postgraduate
2.8%
Born Overseas
25.0%
Dwellings
904
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near total in Virginia: 89.7% of workers drive to work, compared to the national figure where public transport, cycling and walking account for a far larger combined share. Only 0.5% use public transport, reflecting the suburb's size of 29.29 square kilometres and limited transit links to central Adelaide. Crime data shows 237 total incidents and a rate of 85.9 per 1,000 residents, which is worth tracking but should be read alongside the suburb's geographic spread. No schools are recorded inside the Virginia boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring localities. The IRSAD decile of 3 indicates relative disadvantage compared to most Australian suburbs, and 5.6% of residents, or 142 people, report needing daily assistance. Rent-to-income at 17.0% keeps rental affordability well managed for those who do rent.
Drive
89.7%
Public Transport
0.5%
Walk / Cycle
4.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.12%/yr
(+42 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation has grown steadily: 3,535 residents in 2023, 3,668 in 2024 and 3,759 in 2025, a trajectory that represents roughly 1.12% annual growth or 42 additional people per year. Over the decade, the 10-year change was 12.2%. Migration is balanced: net internal migration averages 59 arrivals per year and overseas migration 17, providing a dual demand driver rather than dependence on a single source. The demographic trajectory is aging, with the senior share up 6.8 points and the young adult share down 1.8 points over the decade. Medium forecasts project the population reaching approximately 3,928 by 2031. Gentrification signals are early and mild, with the score at 39 out of 100, noting population growth of 23% since 2011 and the positive internal migration as the primary indicators.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+17
Net Internal / yr
+59
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +23% since 2011, Net internal migration +59/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
237
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
85.9
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Virginia compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Virginia a good suburb to live in?
Virginia suits families who prioritise space and home ownership over urban amenity. The median age of 34 is 6 years below national, 88.9% of homes are detached and 51.2% have four or more bedrooms. Trade-offs include low public transport coverage at 0.5% of commuters and a SEIFA disadvantage decile of 3, below the national median.
What is the median house price in Virginia?
The median house price was $883,000 in Q1 2026, up 17.3% from $752,500 in Q1 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 22.7%, below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $300 for the 12.4% of residents who rent.
What schools are in Virginia?
No schools are recorded inside the Virginia SA boundary in this dataset. The suburb covers 29.29 square kilometres on the northern fringe of Adelaide, so residents typically rely on schools in neighbouring localities. The local university qualification rate of 20.3% is 9.8 points below the national average.
Is Virginia safe?
Virginia recorded 237 total crime incidents in the dataset period, giving a rate of 85.9 incidents per 1,000 residents. Category-level breakdown was not available. As a context reference, the suburb's SEIFA disadvantage decile of 3 indicates a lower socioeconomic position than most Australian suburbs, which is often associated with higher crime exposure.
Is Virginia good for property investment?
Capital growth is the investment case: prices rose 17.3% in the year to Q1 2026, from $752,500 to $883,000. However, the rental yield is weak, with $300 weekly rent against an $883,000 median implying gross yield under 2%. The 7.5% vacancy rate is elevated, and only 12.4% of residents rent, limiting the tenant pool.
How is Virginia's population changing?
Virginia has grown from 3,535 residents in 2023 to 3,759 in 2025, a 1.12% annual rate adding approximately 42 people per year. The 10-year population increase was 12.2%. Net internal migration averages 59 arrivals per year, and medium forecasts project the population reaching around 3,928 by 2031.
How much development is happening in Virginia?
Virginia recorded 67 development applications in the past 12 months. Recent samples include new detached dwellings, verandahs and patios, consistent with ongoing suburban infill rather than large-scale commercial development. The majority of applications were lodged as Accepted Development or Deemed to Satisfy, which are lower-complexity approval pathways.
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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