Daw Park
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Daw Park, SA 5041.
About Daw Park
Welcome to Daw Park
Daw Park sits roughly seven kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD, tucked into the leafy band of suburbs that runs along the base of the Adelaide foothills. It's a small, established pocket bordered by Melrose Park, Clovelly Park, Panorama, Colonel Light Gardens and St Marys, and it trades on a quiet, settled character rather than any single big drawcard.
With a population of around 2,705 and a median age of 39, Daw Park is home to a mix of long-term owners and families who've moved in for the proximity to the city, the hospital precinct and the established streetscapes. It suits buyers looking for an inner-southern base with easy access to the hills, the city and the coast, without the buzz of the busier café strips nearby.
Lifestyle & dining
Daw Park itself is low-key and residential, with everyday life spilling over into the small shopping strips and cafés of neighbouring Clovelly Park and Panorama, or further into the well-known Goodwood and Unley precincts for a bigger night out. The nearby Repatriation Health Precinct and Flinders Medical Centre area gives the suburb a slightly institutional anchor, but the surrounding streets are otherwise quiet and green, with the kind of established gardens and tree cover typical of Adelaide's inner south.
Shopping
For day-to-day needs, residents tend to head to the local strips in Clovelly Park and Panorama or the larger Goodwood Road shopping and dining strip, which is a short drive or bike ride away. Westfield Marion, one of Adelaide's largest shopping centres, is also within easy reach for a full retail and grocery run, making Daw Park a convenient base without needing a major centre on its own doorstep.
Getting around
Daw Park's location seven kilometres from the CBD makes for a straightforward commute by car via Goodwood Road or South Road, both key arterial routes running north to the city and south towards the coast and the Southern Expressway. Public transport is well served by bus routes along these same corridors, and the Emerson and Woodlands Park train stations on the Seaford line are within a short drive, giving residents a rail option into the city as well.
Schools & families
Families in Daw Park have access to a good spread of nearby public and private schooling options, including Springbank Secondary College and the well-regarded Colonel Light Gardens Primary School just over the border. The area's proximity to Flinders University and Flinders Medical Centre also makes it a practical choice for those working or studying in the health and education sectors.
Parks & recreation
The suburb benefits from its position near the base of the foothills, with reserves and sporting grounds scattered through Daw Park and neighbouring Clovelly Park offering space for walking, football and cricket. The broader network of parks through Colonel Light Gardens, one of Adelaide's original garden suburbs, is also close by, giving residents easy access to more established tree-lined open space.
The property market
Daw Park's property market is tightly held and skews toward higher-value housing, with a median house price of $1.80 million, though recent growth has been flat at 0.0%. Current listings show a fairly even dwelling mix, with houses making up 52% of the market and apartments or units the remaining 48%, giving buyers a reasonable choice between established freestanding homes and lower-maintenance unit living within the same small suburb.
Market snapshot
Daw Park property market
Median sale price
$1.80m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.11m
Median
$1.80m
Premium
$2.29m
Days on market
58
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
13
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Daw Park by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Daw Park, SA 5041.
Population
2,705
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$1,639
median, per week
Median rent
$300
per week
Median mortgage
$1,800
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Daw Park
$740k
2/41 Edward Street
Sold ~July 2026
$828k
3/23 Crozier Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$603k
3/20 Kingston Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$895k
19 Lancelot Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$995k
117 Winston Avenue
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
Daw Park suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Daw Park?
The median house price in Daw Park, SA is $1.80m for a 4-bedroom home.
Is Daw Park a good place to live?
Daw Park is an inner southern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, in the local government area of the City of Mitcham. Daw Park is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 2,705.
What is the population of Daw Park?
Daw Park has a population of 2,705 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
How long do homes take to sell in Daw Park?
Properties in Daw Park take around 58 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Daw Park?
Entry-level properties in Daw Park start around $1.11m, while premium homes reach $2.29m.
What suburbs are near Daw Park?
Suburbs near Daw Park include Melrose Park, Clovelly Park, Panorama, Colonel Light Gardens and St Marys.
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