Malvern SA

Postcode 5061 · Unley LGA

Malvern is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Unley local government area (postcode 5061). With a population of 2,713, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $138K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Malvern is $1.9 million, having risen modestly 0.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $890. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,800.

Public transport access includes 16 bus stops. The crime rate in the Unley LGA is moderate at 5,455 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Malvern offers a gross rental yield of 2.5%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.9M/$950K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 13.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +0.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.5% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.9M/$950K Above Median
Affordability13.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+0.8% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.9M
0.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
2,713
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$2,655
Personal Income /wk$1117
Mortgage /mth$2,800
CRIME (Unley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,455
Total Incidents148
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops16
Data: 2025-Q4