Wynn Vale
A crime rate of 17.4 per 1,000 residents, among the lowest in metropolitan Adelaide, combined with 5 schools all scoring above the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000 makes Wynn Vale a standout for family security and education access. Household income at the 60.8th percentile is solidly middle-class, and 86.0% of residents stayed in the same address between censuses, the highest stability rate in this batch. German ancestry (684) ranks third behind English and Scottish, a relic of the Barossa-adjacent settlement pattern that distinguishes Adelaide's northeast corridor from its Anglo-dominant western suburbs.
Population
7,865
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,733/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
66
No median house price data is available for Wynn Vale, but monthly mortgage repayments of $1,517 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 20.2%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is 88.9% separate houses, 10.8% semi-detached, and just 0.3% apartments. Three-bedroom homes at 51.9% dominate, with 4+ bedrooms at 37.0%. Rent at $310/week and a vacancy rate of 3.4% suggest a balanced market. Five schools serve the suburb, with King's Baptist Grammar (ICSEA 1,090, 1,280 students) and St Francis Xavier's (ICSEA 1,051, 561 students) leading.
For Buyers
No median house price data is available for Wynn Vale, but monthly mortgage repayments of $1,517 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 20.2%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is 88.9% separate houses, 10.8% semi-detached, and just 0.3% apartments. Three-bedroom homes at 51.9% dominate, with 4+ bedrooms at 37.0%. Rent at $310/week and a vacancy rate of 3.4% suggest a balanced market. Five schools serve the suburb, with King's Baptist Grammar (ICSEA 1,090, 1,280 students) and St Francis Xavier's (ICSEA 1,051, 561 students) leading.
For Investors
The 18.6% renter share is below average, limiting the tenant pool. Weekly rent of $310 is modest for the Adelaide market. The 3.4% vacancy rate sits near the equilibrium benchmark of 3%, indicating neither shortage nor surplus. Development activity is solid at 61 DAs in 12 months, with recent applications including early learning centre additions and pool safety modifications. The 44.4% mortgage share suggests strong owner-occupier dominance. The low crime rate of 17.4 per 1,000 and residential stability of 86.0% make this a low-risk, low-yield profile rather than a growth play.
Development Activity
Total DAs
340
Last 12 Months
66
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+26.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Wynn Vale iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
King's Baptist Grammar School
R-12 · 1280 students
St Francis Xavier's Regional Catholic School
R-6 · 561 students
Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School
R-6 · 205 students
Wynn Vale School
R-6 · 365 students
Keithcot Farm Primary School
R-6 · 330 students
Demographics
The median age of 42 is 2 years above the national median. Ancestry blends Anglo-Celtic (English 3,605, Scottish 727, Irish 674) with German heritage (684), distinctive of Adelaide's northeast. Overseas-born at 23.5% is close to the national average (1.9 points above). Average household size of 2.5 equals the national figure. Mandarin (37), Italian (33), Punjabi (22), Korean (22), and Greek (19) are the top non-English languages, indicating moderate multicultural presence. Couples with children (2,442) outnumber childless couples (1,815), maintaining a family-oriented profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.9%
Houses
10.8%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Mortgage holders at 44.4% lead tenure, with outright owners at 36.9% and renters at 18.6%. The combined owner-occupier share of 81.3% is well above the national average. Stock is 88.9% separate houses, 10.8% semi-detached, and 0.3% apartments. Three-bedroom homes at 51.9% dominate, followed by 4+ bedrooms at 37.0% and 2-bedroom at 10.3%. Mortgage-to-income at 20.2% and rent-to-income at 17.9% are both comfortably below stress thresholds. The 86.0% residential stability rate, the highest in this analysis, signals a suburb where people buy and stay rather than trade up.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$310
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$813
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.4%
Unoccupied
106
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.0%
Couples, no children
6,720
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates at 20.2% (550 workers), followed by Education at 15.2% (414), Public Admin at 11.4% (310), Construction at 9.9% (270), and Manufacturing at 6.9% (187). The healthcare-education combination totalling 35.4% is consistent with Adelaide's public sector employment concentration. Professionals (844) lead occupations, with Clerical/Admin (696) and Community/Personal (559) following. Unemployment at 4.7% is near the national average, and participation at 62.1% is moderate. Full-time employment at 61.6% tracks close to the national rate. The workforce profile, anchored in health and education, provides recession-resistant stability.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.6%
Part-time
33.7%
Participation
62.1%
Employed
3,874
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.6%
Postgraduate
5.5%
Born Overseas
23.5%
Dwellings
3,016
Transport to Work
Five schools, all above the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000, serve the suburb: King's Baptist Grammar (1,090, 1,280 students, independent), St Francis Xavier's (1,051, 561, Catholic), Golden Grove Lutheran Primary (1,051, 205, independent), Wynn Vale School (1,032, 365, government), and Keithcot Farm Primary (1,020, 330, government). Crime at 17.4 per 1,000 is well below metropolitan averages. Car driving at 87.7% dominates transport, with public transport at 6.1%. Mortgage stress at 20.2% and rent stress at 17.9% are both low. Need for assistance at 5.0% matches the national average.
Drive
87.7%
Public Transport
6.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
137
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
17.4
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Wynn Vale compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wynn Vale a good suburb to live in?
Wynn Vale is well suited to families prioritizing safety and education. The crime rate of 17.4 per 1,000 is among Adelaide's lowest, and all 5 schools score above the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000. Housing stress ratios are low: 20.2% mortgage-to-income and 17.9% rent-to-income. The 86.0% residential stability rate confirms that residents tend to stay long-term.
What is the median house price in Wynn Vale?
No median house price data is currently available. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.2%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent is $310 with a 3.4% vacancy rate. The 88.9% separate house share and 51.9% three-bedroom dominance give the typical housing profile.
What schools are in Wynn Vale?
Five schools serve the suburb, all above the national 1,000 ICSEA benchmark: King's Baptist Grammar (combined, independent, ICSEA 1,090, 1,280 students), St Francis Xavier's (primary, Catholic, ICSEA 1,051, 561), Golden Grove Lutheran Primary (independent, ICSEA 1,051, 205), Wynn Vale School (primary, government, ICSEA 1,032, 365), and Keithcot Farm Primary (government, ICSEA 1,020, 330).
Is Wynn Vale safe?
Yes. The crime rate of 17.4 per 1,000 residents (137 total offences) is well below metropolitan Adelaide averages. The 81.3% owner-occupier share, low unemployment at 4.7%, high residential stability at 86.0%, and volunteering rate of 15.8% all correlate with lower crime environments nationally.
Is Wynn Vale good for property investment?
Wynn Vale is a stability play, not a growth play. The 18.6% renter share limits the tenant pool, and weekly rent of $310 is modest. The 3.4% vacancy rate sits near the 3% equilibrium benchmark. Development at 61 DAs in 12 months involves mostly alterations, not new builds. The 86.0% stability rate means low turnover, which can limit transaction opportunities.
How is Wynn Vale's population changing?
The median age of 42 is 2 years above national. The 86.0% residential stability rate is very high, indicating minimal population churn. Couples with children (2,442) outnumber childless couples (1,815), but the aging trajectory is visible. Need for assistance at 5.0% matches the national average. German ancestry (684) and the diverse school sector (3 independent, 1 Catholic, 1 government) reflect the suburb's Barossa-adjacent character.
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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