Edwardstown
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Edwardstown, SA 5039.
About Edwardstown
Welcome to Edwardstown
Edwardstown sits roughly seven kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD, tucked between the inner-southern suburbs of Clarence Gardens, Ascot Park, Glandore, Cumberland Park and South Plympton. It's a suburb that has long served as a practical, well-connected base for Adelaide households — close enough to the city for an easy commute, but with the space and quieter streets that come with being a few suburbs removed from the centre.
With a population of around 4,514 and a median age of 37, Edwardstown attracts a mix of young families, professionals and long-time residents who value its convenience. It's not a suburb built on flash or fanfare, but on solid, everyday liveability — a place where the shopping strip, the schools and the transport links all sit within easy reach of home.
Lifestyle & dining
Edwardstown's day-to-day rhythm is shaped by its role as a local service hub for the inner south. Goodwood Road and South Road both skirt the suburb, bringing with them a scattering of cafes, takeaway spots and family-run businesses that cater to locals rather than passing trade. It's the kind of place where a coffee run doubles as a chance to bump into a neighbour, and where weekend life tends to revolve around nearby parks, sporting clubs and the shops rather than a bustling main street.
For a bigger night out or a wider range of dining, residents typically head into neighbouring Clarence Gardens or Cumberland Park, or further north towards Goodwood and the city, both a short drive or bus ride away.
Shopping
Castle Plaza Shopping Centre is the suburb's retail anchor, offering a full-line supermarket, specialty stores and everyday services that mean most errands can be ticked off without leaving the area. It's a practical, well-used centre rather than a destination mall, which suits the suburb's unpretentious character.
For larger shopping trips, Marion Shopping Centre and the retail strips of Unley and Goodwood Road are within easy reach, giving residents a good balance of local convenience and access to bigger-name retailers.
Getting around
Edwardstown benefits from being wedged between two of Adelaide's key north-south arterials, South Road and Goodwood Road, making the CBD commute straightforward by car in normal traffic. Bus services run through the suburb along these corridors, linking residents to the city and to surrounding suburbs like Ascot Park and Glandore.
The Seaford railway line passes nearby, with Ascot Park station offering a rail option into Adelaide for those who prefer to leave the car at home. Adelaide Airport is also only a short drive away, an underrated perk for frequent flyers.
Schools & families
St Anthony's School gives Edwardstown families a well-regarded local option for primary schooling, and its presence in the suburb reinforces Edwardstown's appeal to households wanting a settled, community-oriented base. Additional schooling options are readily accessible in neighbouring suburbs, giving families flexibility as children move through primary and secondary years.
The suburb's median age of 37 points to a solid contingent of young and established families, drawn by the combination of school access, parks and relatively spacious housing compared with suburbs closer to the city.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Edwardstown leans strongly towards standalone houses, which make up 89% of current listings, with apartments and units filling the remaining 11%. The streetscape reflects Adelaide's classic mid-century southern suburbs character — brick bungalows and post-war homes on generous blocks, interspersed with newer infill townhouses and the occasional unit development for those wanting lower-maintenance living.
This mix gives buyers genuine choice: a detached family home with a backyard, or a more compact, lower-maintenance option, both within the same small suburb.
The property market
Edwardstown's median house price currently sits at $973,000, having climbed 6.6% recently — a sign of steady, sustained demand for houses in this pocket of the inner south. Units and apartments offer a considerably more accessible entry point, with a median of $491,000, appealing to first-home buyers, downsizers or investors after something more affordable.
Median rent across the suburb is $650 a week, reflecting solid demand from tenants drawn to Edwardstown's location and transport links. With houses dominating the local stock and prices continuing to trend upward, Edwardstown has increasingly positioned itself as a suburb where buyers are paying for convenience and land, while the unit market remains the more budget-conscious alternative.
Market snapshot
Edwardstown property market
Median sale price
$973k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
3.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$644k
Median
$973k
Premium
$1.40m
Days on market
50
Auction clearance
73%
Sold this year
43
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +10.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Edwardstown by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Edwardstown, SA 5039.
Population
4,514
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$1,360
median, per week
Median rent
$275
per week
Median mortgage
$1,690
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Edwardstown
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Edwardstown
$453k
8/23 Emerald Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.27m
8 Yanyarrie Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.23m
1 Norma Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.47m
50 Railway Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
108A Weaver Street
Sold ~July 2026
$862k
7 Castle Street
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
3/48 Castle Street
Sold ~July 2026
$640k
2/43 Lindsay Avenue
Sold ~July 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
Edwardstown suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Edwardstown?
The median house price in Edwardstown, SA is $973k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 6.6%.
How much is rent in Edwardstown?
The median weekly rent in Edwardstown is around $650 per week.
Is Edwardstown a good place to live?
Edwardstown is an inner southern-western suburb located 6 km southwest of Adelaide in the City of Marion. Edwardstown is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 4,514 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Edwardstown?
Edwardstown has a population of 4,514 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Edwardstown?
There is 1 school in or near Edwardstown, including St Anthony's School.
How long do homes take to sell in Edwardstown?
Properties in Edwardstown take around 50 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 73%.
How much do you need to buy in Edwardstown?
Entry-level properties in Edwardstown start around $644k, while premium homes reach $1.40m.
What suburbs are near Edwardstown?
Suburbs near Edwardstown include Clarence Gardens, Ascot Park, Glandore, Cumberland Park and South Plympton.
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