St Agnes
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for St Agnes, SA 5097.
About St Agnes
Welcome to St Agnes
St Agnes sits in Adelaide's north-eastern foothills, part of the Tea Tree Gully corridor roughly 18 kilometres from the CBD. It's a settled, leafy pocket where established homes on generous blocks back onto reserves and creek lines, and where the pace of life is unmistakably suburban rather than inner-city hustle.
The suburb tends to suit families and long-term owner-occupiers rather than renters chasing a quick turnover — the median age of 44 tells you plenty about the kind of stability on offer here. Bordered by Ridgehaven, Tea Tree Gully, Vista, Banksia Park and Redwood Park, St Agnes is well placed for anyone who wants proximity to the hills and reserves without giving up easy access to the northern suburbs' shopping and services.
Housing & architecture
St Agnes is overwhelmingly a house suburb, with houses making up 79% of current listings, alongside a small spread of land (13%), and apartments/units and townhouses each accounting for around 4%. Expect mostly brick-veneer homes from the 1970s and 80s, many on larger blocks with room for gardens, sheds and pools, reflecting the era in which this part of Tea Tree Gully was developed.
The limited number of townhouses and units gives the suburb a low-density, family-home feel that has stayed fairly consistent over the decades, with land listings offering one of the few opportunities for buyers wanting to build new.
The property market
The median house price in St Agnes currently sits at $823k, following recent growth of 6.1%, a solid result that reflects steady demand for family homes in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs. For renters, the median weekly rent is $625, positioning St Agnes as a mid-range option relative to more sought-after inner and hills-fringe locations.
With a population of 4,233 and a median age of 44, the suburb's buyer pool tends to be established families and downsizers rather than first-home buyers or investors chasing high-density stock. That demographic profile, combined with the predominance of standalone houses, has helped keep the market comparatively stable.
Getting around
St Agnes is well served by bus routes running through the Tea Tree Gully corridor, connecting residents to the O-Bahn busway interchange at Tea Tree Plaza, which offers a fast, dedicated run into the Adelaide CBD. For drivers, arterial roads such as Gorge Road and North East Road link the suburb to neighbouring Ridgehaven, Vista and Banksia Park, and onward to the South Eastern and Northern Expressways.
The absence of a train line in this part of Adelaide means most residents rely on car or bus travel, but the O-Bahn access point nearby makes the CBD commute more manageable than in many outer suburbs.
Schools & families
Families in St Agnes are well catered for locally, with St Agnes School P-6 sitting right within the suburb and Ardtornish Primary School close by, giving younger children a genuine choice of local primary options. Secondary students typically head to schools in the broader Tea Tree Gully and Modbury area.
The suburb's mix of larger blocks, nearby reserves and quiet streets makes it a practical choice for households prioritising space and a settled community over walkable urban amenity.
Parks & recreation
St Agnes benefits from its foothills setting, with creek-line reserves and green corridors threading through the area and into neighbouring Redwood Park and Banksia Park, both known for their bushland reserves and walking trails. These give residents easy access to open space for walking, running and dog-walking without having to travel far.
The nearby hills fringe also means bushwalking and larger conservation parks are within a short drive, a drawcard for those who like the idea of hills access while keeping suburban conveniences close at hand.
Shopping
For day-to-day needs, St Agnes residents typically head to shopping centres in nearby Ridgehaven and Vista, while the major retail hub of Westfield Tea Tree Plaza in Modbury is only a short drive away, offering full-line supermarkets, department stores and a large range of specialty retailers.
This arrangement gives locals the best of both worlds: low-key convenience close to home, and a major shopping and entertainment precinct within easy reach when needed.
Market snapshot
St Agnes property market
Median sale price
$823k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$625
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$296k
Median
$823k
Premium
$1.08m
Days on market
52
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
32
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +10.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in St Agnes by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for St Agnes, SA 5097.
Population
4,233
residents (2021)
Median age
44
years
Household income
$1,557
median, per week
Median rent
$340
per week
Median mortgage
$1,500
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in St Agnes
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in St Agnes
$940k
13 Kennedy Street
Sold ~July 2026
$870k
36 Niemeyer Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$945k
169 Smart Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.36m
17 Sandalwood Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
273 Smart Road
Sold ~June 2026
$825k
17 Uthwatt Court
Sold ~June 2026
$895k
95 Tolley Road
Sold ~June 2026
$825k
283 Smart Road
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
St Agnes suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in St Agnes?
The median house price in St Agnes, SA is $823k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 6.1%.
How much is rent in St Agnes?
The median weekly rent in St Agnes is around $625 per week.
Is St Agnes a good place to live?
St Agnes is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. St Agnes is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 4,233 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of St Agnes?
St Agnes has a population of 4,233 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 44.
What schools are in St Agnes?
There are 2 schools in or near St Agnes, including Ardtornish Primary School and St Agnes School P - 6.
How long do homes take to sell in St Agnes?
Properties in St Agnes take around 52 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in St Agnes?
Entry-level properties in St Agnes start around $296k, while premium homes reach $1.08m.
What suburbs are near St Agnes?
Suburbs near St Agnes include Ridgehaven, Tea Tree Gully, Vista, Banksia Park and Redwood Park.
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