Walkley Heights SA 5098
Walkley Heights is a suburb in South Australia, 14 km from Adelaide CBD, around 23 minutes by car. Population is 3,513; the median age is 42 and the median household income is $92,196 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $370 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,700. Walkley Heights is characterised by no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is moderate.
Is Walkley Heights a good suburb?
Walkley Heights scores a B (63/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit and community.
Walkable and central
Walkability 61/100 · 13.5 km · 23 min drive to Adelaide
Around the state median
Median $1.04M
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 45/100 · Flood 58/100
Advantaged
SEIFA decile 7/10 · median age 42 · 3,513 residents
Liveability Rating
63 / 100 · Ranked #130 in SAEach bar is Walkley Heights's rank among SA suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
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Our score
63 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataWalkley Heights's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $1.04 million, roughly 32% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,045,000
20% above its 6 neighbours (median $867,500)
Based on 55 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 17 days — median across 23 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 20 sales $889K
- 4 bed 24 sales $1.2M
- 5 bed 9 sales $1.13M
Land
$1,131,250
Based on only 6 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Walkley Heights are currently listed at around $1.19 million on average. Based on 3 houses listed in the past six months.
$1.19M
3 houses listed in the last 6 months.
3 of the suburb's 1,245 dwellings (0.2%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Walkley Heights rent for around $715 a week on average, based on 8 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$715/wk
8 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
8 rentals advertised against an estimated 178 rented homes (4.5%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202599 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 30% of its income on the median rent in postcode 5098.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$715/week ($37,000 a year) on a $1.19 million median
Based on a small sample (3 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Walkley Heights safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Walkley Heights sits in the moderate band, with 86 incidents recorded in 2026 — up about 6% on the prior year.
86 offences
6.2% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20256 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 2 of them fatal
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Universities nearby
- 4.1 kmAdelaide University, Mawson Lakes CampusAdelaide University · 130 courses
- 8.4 kmAdelaide University, Magill CampusAdelaide University · 112 courses
3.4% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Walkley Heights is somewhat walkable on foot — at 61/100, a short cluster of errands work on foot but most trips still benefit from a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Walkley Heights.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 51.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 32.7 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 16.6 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 18.8 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Walkley Heights.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 37%
- Premises covered
- 1,389
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Salisbury: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 8 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 5 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Walkley Heights is home to about 3,500 residents, with a median age of 42, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $92,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
3,513
Median Age
42
Median Household Income
$92,196/yr
Census Median Rent
$370/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,700/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$37,180/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
4.3%
Total Dwellings
1,245
Owner-Occupier Rate
85.7%
Houses
81.0%
Rental Stress
20.9%
Mortgage Stress
22.1%
Work From Home
8.7%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
51 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 0 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 152 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 65.7%
- English Spoken at Home
- 68.4%
- Employment Rate
- 57.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 44.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
111 residents (3.2%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 3,368 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
19% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (310 of 1,638).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,722 a year through Salisbury based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Residential 65%
- Parks and recreation 24%
- Industrial 11%
- Commercial 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Salisbury
In the year to August 2026, 949 new dwellings were approved across Salisbury. That mix is 655 houses and 294 units. Approvals are down 30.4% on the same period a year earlier.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
NO₂ averaged 0.51 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Northfield monitoring station, 2.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Parafield Airport, 4.8 kmDry climate — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 88 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 8.5 km
- Annual rainfall
- 404 mm
- 73 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.4°C
- 29 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.5°C
- 2 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
14 facilities within 5 km- 2.8 kmConcrete Product ManufacturingTop reported: Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers) · Ethylbenzene
- 3.5 kmCorrugated Paperboard and Paperboard Container ManufacturingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Carbon monoxide
- 3.6 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 3.7 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 3.9 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 5098, 47 of 9,691 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 4.2% (409 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5098, 3,560 rooftop-solar systems totalling 18.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 5,120 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 164 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in this suburb, 3 across postcode 5098.
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tony Zappia Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tony Zappia | 64.7% | 35.3% | +3.9 |
| 2022 | Tony Zappia | 60.8% | 39.2% | -1.1 |
| 2019 | Tony Zappia | 59.7% | 40.3% | +1.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Lawrence Ben Australian Labor Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lawrence Ben ALP | 68.8% |
| 2022 | Andrea Michaels ALP | 64.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
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- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 3,513 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Walkley Heights
Is Walkley Heights a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Walkley Heights is moderate (45/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Walkley Heights?
Walkley Heights has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a moderate share of it (58/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Walkley Heights a good place to live?
Walkley Heights has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (63/100), ranked against other SA suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Walkley Heights?
Walkley Heights, SA had a population of 3,513 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Walkley Heights, SA?
The postcode for Walkley Heights, SA is 5098.
How far is Walkley Heights from Adelaide?
Walkley Heights is 14 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 23 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Walkley Heights?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Walkley Heights was $92,196 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Walkley Heights?
The median advertised rent in Walkley Heights is $715 a week for houses (8 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Walkley Heights?
The median age of residents in Walkley Heights was 42 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Walkley Heights walkable?
Walkley Heights scores 61/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it somewhat walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Walkley Heights?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Walkley Heights, Parafield Airport (4.8 km away), summer days average 30.4°C, winter nights 6.5°C, 404 mm of rain a year over 73 rainy days, and 29 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Walkley Heights?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Walkley Heights belong to?
Walkley Heights sits within the Salisbury local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Walkley Heights?
The average residential rates bill through Salisbury is $1,722 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Walkley Heights?
Across Salisbury, 949 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 30.4% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Walkley Heights in?
Walkley Heights sits within the federal Division of Makin, currently held by Tony Zappia (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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