Ethelton SA

Postcode 5015 · Port Adelaide Enfield LGA

Ethelton is a small community in South Australia within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area (postcode 5015). With a population of 1,487, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $70K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Ethelton is $930,000, having surged 14.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $502. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500.

Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Adelaide Enfield LGA is moderate at 4,506 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Ethelton offers a gross rental yield of 2.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($930K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 13.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +14.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$930K/$950K Near Median
Affordability13.3x Stretched
Price Momentum+14.1% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education5/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$930K
14.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
1,487
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,345
Personal Income /wk$787
Mortgage /mth$1,500
CRIME (Port Adelaide Enfield LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,506
Total Incidents67
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
Data: 2025-Q4