Willunga South, SA 5172 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Willunga South is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5172, home to 470 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Yankalilla local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 40 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 470
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,983 /week
- Median personal income
- $776 /week
- Median family income
- $2,112 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Onkaparinga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $275 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Willunga Primary School
- Willunga Waldorf School
- Willunga High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Stop 97B St Judes St - South side
- Stop 97C St Andrews Tce - West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 15 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 27 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 3 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 37.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 49.7% of the 185 resolvable premises in Willunga South. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 45.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 73 across postcode 5172 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 49% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 20 violent offences, 18 theft, 15 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Willunga South?
Willunga South (SA 5172) had 470 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Willunga South?
The median advertised rent in Willunga South is $275/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Willunga South?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Willunga South covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Willunga Primary School (2.1 km), Willunga Waldorf School (2.4 km), Willunga High School (2.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Willunga South?
Willunga South is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (49.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Willunga South?
Across postcode 5172, 73 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (20), theft (18), break-ins (15). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Willunga South?
In Willunga South, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (37.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Willunga South?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Willunga South centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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