Question 1

Is North Plympton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

North Plympton is an established inner southwest Adelaide suburb with quiet, tree-lined streets and a mix of early 20th century cottages, post-war brick bungalows and newer townhouses. It feels residential and domestic and is popular with families and professionals seeking a convenient base a short drive from the city, the airport and Glenelg. Local parks and small shopping strips cover everyday needs while larger retail and café precincts are within easy reach.

The suburb is home to 3,610 people with a median age of 40. Households are strongly family-focused, with couple families with children 43.7% and couple families without children 37.5%, and owner-occupiers total 67.7% while renters make up 32.4%. Transport is straightforward with regular buses and access to major arterial roads, and North Plympton is part of the Marion Road to Cross Road tram grade separation project that is removing level crossings, elevating the Mike Turtur bikeway and adding a new tram stop and public open space. Plympton International College has completed Department for Education infrastructure upgrades.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in North Plympton?

Accepted Answer

Buying a house in North Plympton at the current median of $1,075,000 works out to about 12.5 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which places buying well above local incomes.

House rents around $725 a week would take about 44.0% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share of income. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters; if you're looking to buy, the price multiple shows buying is much more stretched against local incomes.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is North Plympton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking at houses in North Plympton, the past 12 months show a large price lift: median house values climbed 20.0%, a strong rise in what a house is worth. Over the same period house rents increased 9.8%, a solid gain for rental income, so capital growth outpaced rent growth this year. Whether that balance fits your aims depends on whether you prioritise capital growth or rental income, and on your wider goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.07M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	20.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	20	4
Median days on market Past 12 months	55	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$725	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	9.8%	N/A

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