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Pasadena suburb profile

Pasadena is a quiet, leafy suburb in Adelaide's southern suburbs, known for its broad, tree-lined streets and a mix of mid-century bungalows alongside newer townhouses and renovations. It tends to attract families and downsizers who appreciate an established residential feel, local parks and small shopping strips for everyday needs. The suburb sits close to the Flinders precinct and a large regional shopping centre, so residents have ready access to university and hospital facilities as well as big-box retail and cafés, while bus routes and main arterial roads make getting around straightforward. Overall Pasadena feels settled and residential rather than commercial.

Pasadena property market performance

There haven't been enough recent sales to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. House values have risen sharply, up 17.8% over the last 12 months.

Over the past three months 10 houses and 2 units were sold. Houses sold in a median of 51 days.

The rental market in Pasadena had average house rents of $680, up a modest 2.6% over the last 12 months, while average unit rents were $490.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
17.8%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
102
Median days on market
Past 12 months
51N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$680$490
Change in rent
Past 12 months
2.6%N/A

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Pasadena demographics

Households are dominated by couple families, with couples without children the largest group at 47.7%. Together with couple families with children (37.6%), they make up about 85.3% of families. One-parent families account for 12.7% and other families 1.9%.

The community has a population of 3,073 and a median age of 49. The median total household income is $1,381 a week, roughly $71,800 a year.

Homes in Pasadena are predominantly owner-occupied: combined ownership is 77.6% (42.7% owned outright and 34.9% owned with a mortgage), while 22.4% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Pasadena

Some popular suburbs near Pasadena include:

  • St Marys: Established residential area with parks and varied housing styles.
  • Panorama: Leafy suburb set on gentle hills with sweeping suburban views.
  • Daw Park: Tree-lined streets, predominantly mid-century homes and well-kept gardens.
  • Colonel Light Gardens: Planned garden suburb known for curving streets and heritage homes.
  • Clapham: Family-friendly suburb with mature trees, local reserves and peaceful streets.

How does Pasadena compare to nearby suburbs?

  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Pasadena have grown 6.3% higher than in St Marys.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Pasadena are selling 12.1% faster than in St Marys.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in nearby St Marys are selling 18.0% faster than in Pasadena.
  • Investment considerations: In Pasadena, the rental yield for house is 7.3% higher than the Adelaide average, while the rental yield for units is 2.2% higher.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Pasadena have grown 17.3% higher than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Pasadena have grown 2.1% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Adelaide.

Choose the right real estate agents in Pasadena

There are 32 real estate agents in Pasadena, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 35.7% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Pasadena typically range from 1.19% to 3.25%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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