SA · 5041

Colonel Light Gardens

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Colonel Light Gardens, SA 5041.

Colonel Light Gardens, SA 5041

About Colonel Light Gardens

Welcome to Colonel Light Gardens

Colonel Light Gardens is a suburb located within the Australian City of Mitcham in the greater Adelaide region, approximately 7 km (4 mi) south of the Adelaide city centre. The area is 1.58 km2 (0.61 sq mi). Planned as a garden suburb, it is known for wide, tree-lined streets, presentable postwar bungalow homes, rounded street corners, and much manicured, well maintained open space.

Market snapshot

Colonel Light Gardens property market

Median price ranks #213 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 94%
Bedrooms

Median sale price

$1.58m

House · 3 bed

Median rent

$740

per week

Gross rental yield

2.4%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$1.06m

Median

$1.58m

Premium

$1.89m

Days on market

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

16

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth +11.3% / yr over 4 yrs

Median price by bedrooms · House

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Colonel Light Gardens, SA 5041.

Population

3,311

residents (2021)

Median age

42

years

Household income

$2,491

median, per week

Median rent

$400

per week

Median mortgage

$2,173

per month

Mortgage / income

20%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Colonel Light Gardens

Government school catchment

Colonel Light Gardens Primary School

R-6CoEdGovernment
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Independent & Catholic schools

St Therese School

R-6CoEdCatholic
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Recent results

Recently sold in Colonel Light Gardens

$1.98m

36 Kandahar Crescent

house4 bd · 2 ba · 3 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.60m

549 Goodwood Road

house4 bd · 2 ba · 4 car

Sold ~July 2026

$895k

43 Richmond Avenue

house3 bd · 2 ba · 4 car

Sold ~June 2026

$1.38m

22 Richmond Avenue

house4 bd · 1 ba · 4 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

Explore the area

Properties & amenities in Colonel Light Gardens

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Price map around Colonel Light Gardens

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Common questions

Colonel Light Gardens suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Colonel Light Gardens?

The median house price in Colonel Light Gardens, SA is $1.88m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 9.9%.

Is Colonel Light Gardens a good place to live?

Colonel Light Gardens is a suburb located within the Australian City of Mitcham in the greater Adelaide region, approximately 7 km (4 mi) south of the Adelaide city centre. Colonel Light Gardens is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 3,311 and 2 schools in the area.

What is the population of Colonel Light Gardens?

Colonel Light Gardens has a population of 3,311 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 42.

What schools are in Colonel Light Gardens?

There are 2 schools in or near Colonel Light Gardens, including Colonel Light Gardens Primary School and St Therese School.

How much do you need to buy in Colonel Light Gardens?

Entry-level properties in Colonel Light Gardens start around $1.39m, while premium homes reach $2.35m.

What suburbs are near Colonel Light Gardens?

Suburbs near Colonel Light Gardens include Westbourne Park, Panorama, Lower Mitcham, Melrose Park and Daw Park.