Burton
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Burton, SA 5110.
About Burton
Welcome to Burton
Burton sits in Adelaide's northern suburbs, roughly 20 kilometres from the CBD, sandwiched between Paralowie, Salisbury North, Direk and Salisbury Downs. It's a residential pocket built largely from the 1990s onward, characterised by house-and-garden blocks rather than units or townhouses, and it has grown into a solid, family-oriented community with a median age of just 33.
With a population of 6,519 and a housing stock that's almost entirely standalone homes, Burton suits young families, first-home buyers and anyone wanting suburban space within reach of Salisbury's services and the broader northern Adelaide job corridor. It's not a suburb built around a flashy main street or nightlife strip — its appeal is more practical: affordable land, established streets and easy access to the neighbouring commercial hubs.
Housing & architecture
Burton's housing stock is overwhelmingly made up of detached houses, with current listings showing 100% houses and virtually no unit or townhouse stock. Most homes date from the suburb's main development period through the 1990s and 2000s, giving the streetscape a consistent, low-maintenance brick-veneer character with decent-sized blocks by modern standards.
This uniformity makes Burton a straightforward market to buy into for families after a single-storey home with a backyard, rather than higher-density living. Buyers looking for older character homes or architectural variety will find more of that in neighbouring Salisbury, while Burton itself reads as a cohesive, purpose-built residential suburb.
The property market
Burton's median house price sits at $700,000, following strong recent growth of 14.9%, a reflection of the broader demand pressure that's pushed buyers further into Adelaide's north in search of value. For renters, the median rent is $583 a week, putting Burton within reach for tenants priced out of closer-in suburbs while still offering modern housing stock.
With listings dominated entirely by houses, the market here is relatively easy to read: there's little competition from apartment or townhouse developments, and most transactions involve family-sized homes on their own titles. That growth trajectory, combined with the suburb's young median age of 33, suggests Burton continues to attract first-home buyers and growing families rather than investors chasing rental yield alone.
Getting around
Burton is well positioned relative to Salisbury, one of the north's key transport and retail hubs, which sits just to the south and offers train services into the Adelaide CBD along with bus connections feeding into the wider northern suburbs network. Local roads connect residents through to Paralowie, Salisbury North and Salisbury Downs, making trips to schools, shops and sporting facilities in the surrounding area straightforward.
For those commuting to the city, the drive or train connection via Salisbury makes Burton a workable base for northern Adelaide commuters, while the suburb's internal street layout — typical of its era of development — keeps local traffic manageable.
Schools & families
Families in Burton are served locally by Burton Primary School, which anchors the suburb's education offering for younger children. For secondary schooling and additional options, residents typically look to the wider Salisbury area, which has a range of public and independent schools within a short drive.
Given the suburb's median age of 33 and its population of over 6,500, Burton has the demographic profile of a suburb still filling out with young families — a factor worth noting for buyers thinking about long-term community growth and future demand for local schools and services.
Parks & recreation
Like much of Adelaide's northern suburbs, Burton and its surrounds offer accessible open space and recreational grounds suited to family life, from local parks within the suburb to larger sporting facilities in neighbouring Paralowie and Salisbury. It's the kind of area where weekend routines revolve around local ovals, playgrounds and nearby reserves rather than a bustling café strip.
For bigger-ticket shopping, dining or entertainment, residents head to Salisbury's commercial precinct, leaving Burton itself as a quieter, purely residential base to come home to.
Market snapshot
Burton property market
Median sale price
$700k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$583
per week
Gross rental yield
4.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$621k
Median
$700k
Premium
$805k
Days on market
57
Auction clearance
59%
Sold this year
49
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +16.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Burton, SA 5110.
Population
6,519
residents (2021)
Median age
33
years
Household income
$1,517
median, per week
Median rent
$310
per week
Median mortgage
$1,312
per month
Mortgage / income
20%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Burton
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Burton
$960k
15 Augusta Court
Sold ~July 2026
$755k
39 Condor Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$715k
365 Burton Road
Sold ~July 2026
$599k
15 McInnis Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
$825k
38 Northwater Way
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Burton suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Burton?
The median house price in Burton, SA is $700k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.9%.
How much is rent in Burton?
The median weekly rent in Burton is around $583 per week.
Is Burton a good place to live?
Burton is a small residential suburb approximately 21 kilometres north of the CBD of Adelaide, South Australia. Burton is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 6,519 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Burton?
Burton has a population of 6,519 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 33.
What schools are in Burton?
There is 1 school in or near Burton, including Burton Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Burton?
Properties in Burton take around 57 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 59%.
How much do you need to buy in Burton?
Entry-level properties in Burton start around $621k, while premium homes reach $805k.
What suburbs are near Burton?
Suburbs near Burton include Salisbury North, Direk, Paralowie, Salisbury and Salisbury Downs.
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