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Walkley Heights suburb profile

Walkley Heights is a residential suburb in Adelaide's northern suburbs, characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and mostly single-storey brick homes on modest to generous blocks. Established as a family-focused neighbourhood, it features local parks, playgrounds and sports fields and sits close to larger shopping precincts and services in Salisbury and neighbouring suburbs. Commuters use nearby arterial roads and regular bus services for access to the city and surrounding employment areas. The suburb appeals to families and buyers after an established suburban feel with straightforward access to shops, schools and local health services.

Walkley Heights property market performance

Walkley Heights has relatively few recent sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a modest 3.0% over the last 12 months.

There were five house sales recorded over the last 3 months. Houses sold in a median of 58 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Walkley Heights saw house rents average $730 over the last 12 months, up a solid 9.0% in the same period.

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3.0%N/A
Sold
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Median days on market
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58N/A
Average rent
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$730N/A
Change in rent
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9.0%N/A

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Walkley Heights demographics

Walkley Heights is home to 3,513 people and has a median age of 42. The typical household reports a median total weekly income of $1,773, roughly $92,200 a year.

Families make up the bulk of households. Couple families with children are the largest single group at 49.6% — about one in two households — while couple families without children account for 36.0%. Together those two couple family types represent about 85.6% of households; one-parent families make up 14.1% and other families 0.3%.

Homes in Walkley Heights are largely owner-occupied: owned outright is 35.2% and owned with a mortgage is 50.5%, a combined 85.7%, while 14.3% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Walkley Heights

Some popular suburbs near Walkley Heights include:

  • Ingle Farm: Established residential suburb in Adelaide's north with parkland and community facilities.
  • Oakden: Quiet suburb with tree-lined streets and local reserves.
  • Para Vista: Family-friendly suburb centred around parks and sporting fields.
  • Gilles Plains: Mixed residential and light-industrial area with established services.
  • Valley View: Elevated suburb offering leafy reserves and walking tracks.

How does Walkley Heights compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Walkley Heights’s median house price is 11.9% higher than Ingle Farm’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Ingle Farm have risen 12.8% more than in Walkley Heights over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Walkley Heights are selling 1.7% faster than in Gilles Plains.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Walkley Heights have grown 6.1% higher than the average rate of growth across Adelaide.

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In Walkley Heights ,14 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 60.9% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.5% 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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