Dulwich SA

Postcode 5065 · Burnside LGA

Dulwich is a small community in South Australia within the Burnside local government area (postcode 5065). With a population of 1,659, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $109K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Dulwich is $2.1 million, having grown strongly 7.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $685. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,600.

Dulwich is served by 1 school, including 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 1115, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 12 bus stops. The crime rate in the Burnside LGA is below average at 2,833 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Dulwich offers a gross rental yield of 1.7%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($2.1M/$950K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 19.7x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +7.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.7% Low Yield
Price vs State$2.1M/$950K Above Median
Affordability19.7x Stretched
Price Momentum+7.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$2.1M
7.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
1,659
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$2,101
Personal Income /wk$1036
Mortgage /mth$2,600
CRIME (Burnside LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,833
Total Incidents47
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops12
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1115
Total Students51
Catholic1
St Patrick's Special SchoolSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 1115
Data: 2025-Q4