Warradale
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Warradale, SA 5046.
About Warradale
Welcome to Warradale
Warradale sits in Adelaide's southern suburbs, roughly 12 kilometres from the CBD, tucked between the racing history of Morphettville and the beachside pull of North Brighton. It's a settled, family-oriented pocket where quarter-acre blocks and post-war brick homes still dominate the streetscape, appealing to buyers who want space and a sense of permanence without giving up easy access to the coast.
With a population of 5,801 and a median age of 41, Warradale skews toward established households and long-term residents rather than a transient rental crowd. It's the kind of suburb that suits growing families upgrading from an apartment, downsizers who don't want to leave the area, and anyone drawn to the proximity of Marion's retail hub and the beaches of Brighton and Glenelg without paying beachfront prices.
Lifestyle & dining
Warradale itself is more residential than retail, but its location means residents borrow lifestyle amenities from all sides. Morphettville's racecourse precinct is a short drive away, North Brighton and its esplanade cafes are within easy reach, and the broader Marion district brings a deeper bench of restaurants and casual dining. It's a suburb where daily life tends to happen just outside its own borders, which locals see as a feature rather than a drawback given how central Warradale sits among them.
Shopping
For everyday shopping, Westfield Marion is the standout drawcard nearby, one of Adelaide's largest shopping centres, offering full-line supermarkets, fashion retailers, cinemas and dining under one roof. Smaller strip shopping and services can be found through neighbouring Glengowrie and Morphettville, rounding out the convenience factor without Warradale needing much retail infrastructure of its own.
Getting around
Warradale benefits from proximity to the Seaford railway line, with the broader public transport network connecting through to the Adelaide CBD, and bus routes threading through Morphettville and Marion providing additional options for those without a car. Main arterial roads in the area make for a straightforward drive into the city or down toward the southern beaches, and the suburb's flat, grid-like layout keeps local trips short.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Warradale Primary School serving as the suburb's public option and Christ the King School offering a Catholic schooling alternative within the area. Both contribute to Warradale's appeal as a settled family suburb, and the surrounding suburbs of Marion and Morphettville add further secondary schooling choices within a short drive.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Warradale is overwhelmingly detached: current listings show 84% houses, with apartments and units at 7%, land at 5% and townhouses making up the remaining 5%. Expect a mix of original mid-century brick bungalows and more recently renovated or rebuilt homes on generous blocks, a legacy of the suburb's post-war development pattern that continues to attract buyers wanting land size over density.
The property market
Warradale's property market has been on a strong run, with house prices up 15.0% recently and a current median house price of $1.14 million. Units and apartments offer a more accessible entry point at a median of $685,000, though they represent a small slice of the market. Renters typically pay around $700 a week, reflecting solid demand for a suburb that combines land, location and proximity to both the Marion shopping precinct and the southern beaches. With neighbouring Glengowrie, Morphettville, North Brighton, Holme and Marion all feeding into the same catchment, Warradale continues to draw buyers priced out of beachfront suburbs but unwilling to compromise on space or convenience.
Market snapshot
Warradale property market
Median sale price
$1.14m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$700
per week
Gross rental yield
3.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$817k
Median
$1.14m
Premium
$1.54m
Days on market
62
Auction clearance
43%
Sold this year
70
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +13.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Warradale by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Warradale, SA 5046.
Population
5,801
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$1,626
median, per week
Median rent
$380
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Warradale
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Warradale
$590k
3/204B Diagonal Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
2A Eucla Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.53m
77 Sunshine Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.14m
1 Eton Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.49m
3B Virgo Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.50m
49 Spruce Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.18m
18 Hobart Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$880k
25B Lincoln 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
Warradale suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Warradale?
The median house price in Warradale, SA is $1.14m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 15.0%.
How much is rent in Warradale?
The median weekly rent in Warradale is around $700 per week.
Is Warradale a good place to live?
Warradale is a suburb of Adelaide in the City of Marion. Warradale is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 5,801 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Warradale?
Warradale has a population of 5,801 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Warradale?
There are 2 schools in or near Warradale, including Christ the King School and Warradale Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Warradale?
Properties in Warradale take around 62 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 43%.
How much do you need to buy in Warradale?
Entry-level properties in Warradale start around $817k, while premium homes reach $1.54m.
What suburbs are near Warradale?
Suburbs near Warradale include Glengowrie, Morphettville, North Brighton, Holme and Marion.
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