Walkerville
SA 5081 · Walkerville
2,867 (2021) → 3,075 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Walkerville is a moderate growth suburb in Walkerville, SA 5081, about 4km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $2.39M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 74/100, and is about 11km inland. Walkerville has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5081 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.69%), India (3.77%), China (3.14%), Malaysia (1.64%), Italy (1.29%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.91%), Cantonese (2.2%), Italian (1.64%), Punjabi (1.15%), Greek (1.08%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 1061 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Andrew's SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1191
- Walkerville Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1139
- St Monica's Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1102
Nearby (within 10km)
- Vale Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1097
- Wilderness SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1176
- Marden Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1041
- Nailsworth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1106
- Open Access CollegeCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1017
- East Adelaide SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1117
- Sports College South Australia - North Adelaide Football ClubSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Prescott CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1016
- Blackfriars Priory SchoolCombined · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1037
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1092
- North Adelaide Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1144
- Klemzig Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1033
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.
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Walkerville
Is Walkerville safe?
Walkerville has a residential safety score of 50/100, 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 8,615 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Walkerville?
In Walkerville, the median house price is $2.39M. Median weekly house rent is $780.
How far is Walkerville from Adelaide CBD?
Walkerville is about 4.4 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Walkerville?
Walkerville has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1144 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Walkerville?
Walkerville has a transport score of 74/100 and 15 bus stops.