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Plympton suburb profile

Plympton is an inner-west Adelaide suburb with a quietly residential character, known for its tree-lined streets and a mix of Victorian and interwar cottages, mid-century bungalows and contemporary infill. It appeals to families and professionals who value being between the city and the coast, with regular public transport and main roads providing straightforward links to both. Everyday life centres on small local shops, parks and neighbourhood reserves, while larger retail and the Morphettville Racecourse sit close by. The suburb feels established rather than new, with mature gardens, period streetscapes and pockets of renovation and redevelopment.

Plympton property market performance

Current median dwelling price$789,625Past 3 months

Property growth+17.4%Past 12 months

There aren't enough recent unit sales to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $1,022,500, up 25.3% over the last 12 months, a sharp rise. Unit values rose a solid 9.5% over the same 12 months, so house values have risen faster than unit values.

Over the past 3 months 22 houses and 8 units sold. Houses sold in a median of 56 days over the last 12 months and units in a median of 42 days, so units sold more quickly than houses.

The rental market in Plympton saw average house rents of $680 over the last 12 months, which declined modestly, down 2.9%. Average unit rents were $485 and rose a solid 7.8% over the same period, so unit rents grew faster than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.02MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
25.3%9.5%
Sold
Past 3 months
228
Median days on market
Past 12 months
5642
Average rent
Past 12 months
$680$485
Change in rent
Past 12 months
-2.9%7.8%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Plympton demographics

Plympton is home to 5,459 people, with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $1,598 a week, roughly $83,100 a year.

Family types are dominated by couples: couple families without children are the largest group at 46.2%, and couple families with children make up 36.6%, together accounting for 82.8% of families. One-parent families represent 13.8% and other families 3.4%.

Homes in Plympton are more often owner-occupied than rented: just over half, 53.8%, are owner-occupied (24.3% owned outright and 29.5% owned with a mortgage), while 46.2% are rented.

Suburbs near Plympton

Some popular suburbs near Plympton include:

  • North Plympton: Established streets with parks and a cluster of small local shops.
  • Kurralta Park: Tree-lined streets and a mix of older homes and modest retail strips.
  • Glandore: Compact inner-suburban area with a mix of period cottages and low-rise units.
  • South Plympton: Quiet neighbourhood centred on parks, older homes and low-rise apartments.
  • Black Forest: Leafy suburb known for mature trees and small shopping precincts.

How does Plympton compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Plympton’s median house price is 4.9% lower than North Plympton’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Plympton have grown 5.3% higher than in North Plympton.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Plympton have grown 3.5% higher than in Black Forest.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Plympton are selling 15.2% faster than in Kurralta Park.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Plympton are selling 14.3% faster than in Kurralta Park.
  • Investment considerations: In Plympton, the rental yield for house is 7.3% higher than the Adelaide average, while the rental yield for units is 1.2% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Plympton have grown 11.0% higher than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Plympton have grown 1.5% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Adelaide.

Choose the right real estate agents in Plympton

There are 55 real estate agents in Plympton, 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 43.9% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Plympton 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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