Unley
SA 5061 · Unley
3,997 (2021) → 4,182 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Unley is a stable suburb in Unley, SA 5061, about 2km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $2.03M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 94/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Unley has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5061 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.53%), China (3.25%), India (2.05%), Greece (1.95%), Italy (1.88%)
Top languages: Greek (4.55%), Mandarin (3.9%), Italian (2.83%), Cantonese (1%), French (0.95%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1081 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Saint Spyridon CollegePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1081
Nearby (within 10km)
- Unley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1154
- Walford Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1162
- Annesley CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1164
- Parkside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1126
- St Thomas' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1116
- St Raphael's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1048
- Pulteney Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1170
- Sunrise Christian School FullartonPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1133
- Gilles Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1107
- Goodwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1147
- Concordia CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1140
- Muirden Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1079
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Unley
Is Unley safe?
Unley has a residential safety score of 68/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,030 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Unley?
In Unley, the median house price is $2.03M. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Unley from Adelaide CBD?
Unley is about 2.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 19 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Unley?
Unley has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1081 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Unley?
Unley has a transport score of 94/100 and 18 bus stops.