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Somerton Park suburb profile

Somerton Park is a relaxed seaside suburb in Adelaide's Holdfast Bay, fronting a pleasant foreshore that gives the area a distinctly coastal, low-rise character. Tree-lined streets mix weatherboard cottages, postwar bungalows and period villas with a steady stream of contemporary seaside renovations and low-rise units, creating a mostly residential neighbourhood that feels settled rather than busy. Residents include families, downsizers and professionals who value beach walks, parks and playgrounds, while still having easy access to Glenelg's cafes and the city. Local shops and regular bus and tram links make everyday life convenient without losing the suburb's quiet coastal atmosphere.

Somerton Park property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,297,750Past 3 months

Property growth+24.4%Past 12 months

Somerton Park has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $1.92 million, and house values have risen sharply, up 28.2% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months, 35 houses and 8 units sold. Houses took a median 71 days to sell over the last 12 months, while units sold in a median of 52 days, so units sold more quickly.

The rental market in Somerton Park recorded average house rents of $750 a week, up a modest 4.2% over the last 12 months. Unit rents averaged $550 a week, up a solid 5.8% over the same period, so rent growth was at a similar pace for houses and units.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.92MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
28.2%20.6%
Sold
Past 3 months
358
Median days on market
Past 12 months
7152
Average rent
Past 12 months
$750$550
Change in rent
Past 12 months
4.2%5.8%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Somerton Park demographics

Among families in Somerton Park, couple families without children are the largest group at 44.2%. Together with couple families with children (42.0%), they account for 86.2% of all families. One-parent families make up 13.0% and other families 0.8%.

The suburb is home to 5,811 people and has a median age of 48. The median total household income is $1,633 a week, roughly $84,916 a year.

In Somerton Park, about three in four homes are owner-occupied, with 42.9% owned outright and 31.6% owned with a mortgage for a combined 74.5%. The remaining 25.5% are rented, so owner-occupied dwellings outnumber rentals by roughly three to one.

Suburbs near Somerton Park

Some popular suburbs near Somerton Park include:

  • North Brighton: Coastal suburb known for its sandy beach and ocean views.
  • Glenelg South: Established suburb offering classic seaside living and foreshore access.
  • Warradale: Primarily residential with parks and family-friendly open spaces.
  • Hove: Leafy coastal suburb noted for calm beaches and a relaxed village feel.
  • Morphettville: Suburb in Adelaide's inner south with established homes and suburban parks.

How does Somerton Park compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Somerton Park’s median house price is 45.8% higher than Warradale’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Somerton Park have grown 3.3% higher than in North Brighton.
  • Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby Glenelg South have risen 23.6% more than in Somerton Park over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Somerton Park are selling 19.3% faster than in Glenelg South.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Somerton Park are selling 3.7% faster than in Glenelg South.
  • Investment considerations: In Somerton Park, the rental yield for house is 18.3% higher than the Adelaide average, while the rental yield for units is 12.0% higher.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Somerton Park have grown 100.0% higher than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Somerton Park have grown 37.9% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Adelaide.

Choose the right real estate agents in Somerton Park

There are 56 real estate agents in Somerton Park, 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 48.3% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Somerton Park 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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