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South Plympton suburb profile

South Plympton is an established inner south-west Adelaide suburb adjoining Plympton, valued for its quiet, residential character and mature street trees. The housing mix is dominated by post-war brick cottages and bungalows alongside tastefully renovated homes and pockets of newer townhouses, appealing to families, downsizers and people seeking a low-key suburban base. Local life centres on neighbourhood parks and sports grounds, a compact shopping strip and everyday services, while regular buses on the main roads and easy access to arterial routes make the city and coastal precincts readily reachable. It is a settled, convenient suburb with a domestic, unhurried feel.

South Plympton property market performance

Property growth+7.1%Past 12 months

South Plympton has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. House values have risen sharply, up 14.5% over the last 12 months to a median house price of $1.12 million.

Over the last 3 months there were 23 house sales and 5 unit sales. Houses sold in a median of 68 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in South Plympton shows house rents averaging $650 a week, up a modest 3.2% over the last 12 months. Unit rents averaged $520 a week and rose a solid 9.5% over the last 12 months, so unit rents grew more strongly than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.12MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
14.5%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
235
Median days on market
Past 12 months
68N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$650$520
Change in rent
Past 12 months
3.2%9.5%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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South Plympton demographics

South Plympton is home to 4,721 people, with a median age of 37. The typical household earns $1,552 a week, or about $80,700 a year.

Families are the dominant household type: couple families with children are the largest single group at 42.4%, and couple families without children account for a further 39.9%. Together, couple families make up 82.3% of families. One-parent families represent 15.6% and other families 2.2%.

Homes in South Plympton are mostly owner-occupied, at 68.1% combined: 31.3% are owned outright and 36.8% are owned with a mortgage, while 31.9% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near South Plympton

Some popular suburbs near South Plympton include:

  • Plympton Park: Established residential suburb, known for tree-lined streets and pocket parks.
  • Plympton: Residential area with a mix of older homes and small commercial strips.
  • Edwardstown: Suburban precinct with retail centres and light industrial areas.
  • Ascot Park: Family-oriented suburb with convenient shopping and community reserves.
  • Camden Park: Quiet, well-established streets with small shopping strips and green spaces.

How does South Plympton compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: South Plympton’s median house price is 1.7% higher than Plympton Park’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in South Plympton have grown 2.4% higher than in Edwardstown.
  • Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby Plympton have risen 23.8% more than in South Plympton over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Plympton Park are selling 17.6% faster than in South Plympton.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in nearby Plympton are selling 23.9% faster than in South Plympton.
  • Investment considerations: In South Plympton, the rental yield for house is 2.5% higher than the Adelaide average, while the rental yield for units is 3.7% higher.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in South Plympton have grown 13.2% higher than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in South Plympton have grown 21.0% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Adelaide.

Choose the right real estate agents in South Plympton

In South Plympton ,50 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 34.2% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.19% 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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