Magill
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Magill, SA 5072.
About Magill
Welcome to Magill
Magill sits in Adelaide's inner east, around seven kilometres from the CBD, climbing gently into the foothills toward Auldana and Rosslyn Park. It's a suburb of established gardens, sandstone and bluestone cottages, and a distinct sense of history, anchored by the Magill campus of the University of South Australia and the old Penfolds Magill Estate vineyard that still produces wine on the same hillside it has for well over a century.
These days Magill suits a mix of long-settled families, professionals wanting easy city access without inner-city density, and buyers drawn to the leafier, larger blocks that become more common as you head toward Tranmere and Auldana. With a median age of 40 and a population of 9,693, it has the feel of a settled, well-established community rather than a suburb still finding its identity.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Magill tends to revolve around a handful of local strips and the broader Norwood-Kensington dining scene just down the hill. The Magill Road corridor has a scattering of cafes, bakeries and neighbourhood restaurants, while residents happily make the short trip to The Parade in Norwood for a bigger night-out selection. The Magill Estate restaurant and cellar door, perched above the vines, is a genuine local drawcard and a reminder of the suburb's winemaking roots.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's hillside position is part of its appeal, with reserves and walking tracks linking through to the Adelaide foothills and views back over the plains to the coast. Locals make regular use of Kensington Oval-style green spaces nearby and the many pocket parks scattered through Magill and neighbouring Tranmere and Kensington Gardens, while the more rural feel of Auldana and Rosslyn Park just up the road offers scope for longer walks and rides.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Magill School catering to the primary years right in the suburb, and Norwood International High School a short drive or bus ride away for secondary students, including its well-regarded International Baccalaureate program. The presence of the University of South Australia's Magill campus also gives the suburb a slightly academic, studious undercurrent, even if much of that population is transient.
Getting around
Magill isn't on a train line, so buses along Magill Road and through to Kensington Gardens and St Morris are the backbone of public transport, feeding into the city in around 20 minutes depending on traffic. Most households run at least one car, and the suburb's position just off the main arterial roads makes for a straightforward drive into the CBD or out toward the Adelaide Hills via Norton Summit Road, a genuine point of difference from flatter, more traffic-choked eastern suburbs.
Housing & architecture
Housing stock in Magill leans strongly toward standalone homes, which make up 77% of current listings, ranging from original stone cottages and character bungalows to newer executive builds on the upper slopes toward Auldana. Townhouses account for a modest 7% of listings and apartments or units 15%, giving buyers who want a lower-maintenance option a reasonable, if not overwhelming, choice, while land sales sit at just 1%, reflecting how built-out the suburb now is.
The property market
Magill's property market has had a strong run, with median house prices sitting at $1.17 million after growth of 16.5% recently, a reflection of sustained demand for its foothill position and proximity to the city. Units and apartments offer a considerably more accessible entry point at a median of $673,000, while renters can expect to pay a median of $690 a week, figures that place Magill firmly among Adelaide's more sought-after eastern suburbs alongside Kensington Gardens and St Morris.
Market snapshot
Magill property market
Median sale price
$1.17m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$690
per week
Gross rental yield
3.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$838k
Median
$1.17m
Premium
$1.54m
Days on market
57
Auction clearance
53%
Sold this year
68
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +10.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Magill by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Magill, SA 5072.
Population
9,693
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$1,616
median, per week
Median rent
$341
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Magill
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Magill
$899k
64 Gladstone Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.19m
12B Moules Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.13m
15 Pepper Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.16m
18 Olive Street
Sold ~July 2026
$990k
134 Shakespeare Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$601k
5/8 Vine Street
Sold ~July 2026
$382k
2/2 St Bernards Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
36B Gladstone 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
Magill suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Magill?
The median house price in Magill, SA is $1.17m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 16.5%.
How much is rent in Magill?
The median weekly rent in Magill is around $690 per week.
Is Magill a good place to live?
Magill is a suburb of Adelaide straddling the City of Burnside and City of Campbelltown council jurisdictions, approximately 7 km east of the Adelaide CBD. Magill is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 9,693 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Magill?
Magill has a population of 9,693 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Magill?
There are 2 schools in or near Magill, including Magill School and Norwood International High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Magill?
Properties in Magill take around 57 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 53%.
How much do you need to buy in Magill?
Entry-level properties in Magill start around $838k, while premium homes reach $1.54m.
What suburbs are near Magill?
Suburbs near Magill include Tranmere, Kensington Gardens, St Morris, Auldana and Rosslyn Park.
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