SA · 5098

Walkley Heights

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Walkley Heights, SA 5098.

Walkley Heights, SA 5098

About Walkley Heights

Welcome to Walkley Heights

Walkley Heights is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. The suburb is located on land formerly comprising the prison farm for Yatala Labour Prison, and includes fifty-five hectares of land formerly owned by R. M. Williams which was compulsorily acquired during the time of former State Premier Sir Thomas Playford. The suburb is named after John Walkley, an early pioneer in South Australia

Market snapshot

Walkley Heights property market

Median price ranks #1,647 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 57%
Bedrooms

Median sale price

$905k

House · 3 bed

Median rent

$650

per week

Gross rental yield

3.7%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$771k

Median

$905k

Premium

$1.18m

Days on market

56

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

15

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth +9.6% / yr over 4 yrs

Median price by bedrooms · House

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Walkley Heights, SA 5098.

Population

3,513

residents (2021)

Median age

42

years

Household income

$1,773

median, per week

Median rent

$370

per week

Median mortgage

$1,700

per month

Mortgage / income

22%

comfortable

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

Recent results

Recently sold in Walkley Heights

$1.32m

11 Bowman Street

house4 bd · 2 ba · 3 car

Sold ~July 2026

$929k

37 Bluestone Drive

house3 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

$750k

25 Hughes Court

house3 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

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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Properties & amenities in Walkley Heights

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Price map around Walkley Heights

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Common questions

Walkley Heights suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Walkley Heights?

The median house price in Walkley Heights, SA is $905k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 7.7%.

How much is rent in Walkley Heights?

The median weekly rent in Walkley Heights is around $650 per week.

Is Walkley Heights a good place to live?

Walkley Heights is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. Walkley Heights is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 3,513.

What is the population of Walkley Heights?

Walkley Heights has a population of 3,513 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 42.

How long do homes take to sell in Walkley Heights?

Properties in Walkley Heights take around 56 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.

How much do you need to buy in Walkley Heights?

Entry-level properties in Walkley Heights start around $771k, while premium homes reach $1.18m.

What suburbs are near Walkley Heights?

Suburbs near Walkley Heights include Valley View, Northgate, Farm, Pooraka and Ingle Farm.