Willunga
SA 5172 · Onkaparinga
2,445 (2021) → 2,552 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Willunga is a stable suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5172, about 38km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $981K is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 21/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Willunga has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (12.15%), Scotland (1.31%), New Zealand (1.15%), South Africa (0.61%), USA (0.61%)
Top languages: German (0.61%), Italian (0.41%), Japan (0.25%), Croatian (0.16%), Spanish (0.16%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1016 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Willunga Waldorf SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1077
- Willunga Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1030
- Willunga High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 989
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tatachilla Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.4kmICSEA 1070
- McLaren Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1028
- McLaren Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1023
- Cardijn College - Galilee CampusCombined · Catholic · 8.9km
- Aldinga Payinthi CollegeCombined · Government · 9kmICSEA 963
- Southern Vales Christian College - Aldinga CampusCombined · Independent · 9.3km
- Aldinga Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 948
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Willunga
Is Willunga safe?
Willunga has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 1,513 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Willunga?
In Willunga, the median house price is $981K. Median weekly house rent is $740.
How far is Willunga from Adelaide CBD?
Willunga is about 37.6 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 125 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Willunga?
Willunga has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1032 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Willunga?
Willunga has a transport score of 21/100 and 14 bus stops.