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Collinswood suburb profile

Collinswood is an inner-northern Adelaide suburb of quiet residential streets, known for its mix of early 20th-century cottages, solid mid-century homes and newer townhouses. Its compact blocks put residents within easy reach of the cafes and shops of nearby Prospect and a handful of small parks and reserves, so daily errands and outdoor time are straightforward. The suburb attracts a mix of young professionals, families and downsizers who value a neighbourhood feel with good city access. Public transport and main road links make commuting practical, while local community facilities and green spaces give Collinswood a settled, lived-in character.

Collinswood property market performance

Property growth-5.1%Past 12 months

Collinswood has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. Available figures show house values declined a solid 8.5% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months five houses and three units were sold. Houses sold in a median of 65 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Collinswood shows average house rents of $605 and unit rents of $505. House rents rose a modest 2.5% over the last 12 months while unit rents rose sharply, up 12.2% over the same period, so unit rents grew more strongly than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
-8.5%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
53
Median days on market
Past 12 months
65N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$605$505
Change in rent
Past 12 months
2.5%12.2%

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Collinswood demographics

Collinswood is a community of 1,496 people with a median age of 36 and a median total household income of $1,927 a week, roughly $100,200 a year.

Families are dominated by couples: 49.6% are couple families with children and 37.8% are couple families without children, while one-parent families make up 12.6% of families.

Homes in Collinswood are mostly owner-occupied: 26.5% are owned outright and 30.6% are owned with a mortgage, a combined 57.1%, while 43.0% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Collinswood

Some popular suburbs near Collinswood include:

  • Vale Park: Established residential suburb with tree-lined streets and suburban character.
  • Manningham: Quiet, mostly residential area with low-rise housing and local green space.
  • Walkerville: Riverside suburb beside the River Torrens, with parks and walking paths.
  • Broadview: Inner north suburb known for elevated streets, generous blocks and mature trees.
  • Medindie Gardens: Small residential enclave near parkland, within Adelaide's inner suburbs.

How does Collinswood compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Collinswood’s median house price is 14.6% higher than Vale Park’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Vale Park have risen 26.4% more than in Collinswood over the past year.
  • Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby Walkerville have risen 12.5% more than in Collinswood over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Collinswood are selling 4.4% faster than in Vale Park.
  • Investment considerations: In Collinswood, the rental yield for house is 4.6% lower than the Adelaide average, while the rental yield for units is 0.2% higher.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Collinswood have grown 55.3% higher than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Collinswood have grown 6.4% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Adelaide.

Choose the right real estate agents in Collinswood

In Collinswood ,21 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 33.3% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.5% and 3.25%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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