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Tonsley suburb profile

Tonsley is an inner-southern Adelaide suburb centred on the former Mitsubishi car plant, now redeveloped into a technology and light-industrial precinct known as Tonsley Park. The area mixes newer townhouses and apartment pockets with older single-storey homes, and tends to attract people who work in advanced manufacturing, education and health as well as families seeking convenient access to employment and amenities. A local train station on the Flinders line and good road connections make travel to neighbouring centres straightforward, while small parks, shared paths and commercial spaces give the suburb a pragmatic, industry-meets-residential character.

Tonsley property market performance

There haven't been enough recent sales in Tonsley to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The available figures show house values have risen sharply, up 203.7% over the last 12 months, while unit values have also risen sharply, up 12.4%; house values grew more strongly than unit values.

Over the last 3 months there were 9 houses and 6 units sold. Over the last 12 months houses sold in a median of 43 days and units in 51 days, a similar time.

The rental market in Tonsley recorded average house rents of $673 a week and unit rents of $595 a week over the last 12 months. House rents rose a modest 3.5% and unit rents rose a modest 2.9% over the last 12 months, moving at a similar pace.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
203.7%12.4%
Sold
Past 3 months
96
Median days on market
Past 12 months
4351
Average rent
Past 12 months
$673$595
Change in rent
Past 12 months
3.5%2.9%

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Suburbs near Tonsley

Some popular suburbs near Tonsley include:

  • Mitchell Park: Tree-lined residential streets and mature gardens in Adelaide's inner south.
  • Clovelly Park: A long-standing suburb with a mix of mid-century and more recent housing.
  • St Marys: Primarily residential, with pockets of light industry and small businesses.
  • Bedford Park: Green, parkland suburb with calm streets and open spaces.
  • Sturt: Traditional suburban area with mature trees and several local reserves.
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