Wirrabara, SA 5481
Wirrabara property market
Wirrabara's housing market is small — only a handful of recent activity, with 15 sales at around $286.5k as of July 2026, taking about 163 days to sell, one of the country's least in-demand house markets.
House rentals come a distant second, with 1 leases at $275 a week, renting out in about 22 days.
Who lives hereA low-income, largely mortgage-free, retirement-age suburb, with a strongly professional workforce.
House covers houses, duplexes, semi-detached and terraces; Unit covers apartments, units, townhouses and villas.
Wirrabara demographics & population
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing and Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) 2021 · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Who lives in Wirrabara?
The age structure, household make-up, and cultural fabric of the people who call this suburb home.
Share of all residents by 5-year band · hover a band for the count + split
A strongly multicultural community with deep migrant heritage.
2020–21 understated — COVID border closures.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Housing & affordability in Wirrabara
What it costs to live here, who owns versus rents, and the shape of the housing stock.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Income & employment in Wirrabara
Incomes, employment, and the occupation mix of the people who live here.
A typical household earns about 1.6× the typical individual here.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Getting around Wirrabara
How people get to work, and how car-dependent the suburb is — the clearest tell of inner-urban versus outer-suburban living.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Education · ACARA My School 2025
Schools in and around Wirrabara
No school inside Wirrabara itself — the closest options around it are shown. Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre and are not enrolment catchments — always confirm zones with the school.
ICSEA is ACARA’s official measure of a school’s socio-educational advantage — based mainly on parents’ education and occupation, plus the school’s location and student mix.
- No schools within 5 km — widen the radius.
Why are some State Rank and star ratings blank? Schools can choose not to publish their results. In practice, schools that score well above their state average almost always publish theirs — so a blank rating more often reflects a school opting out than a top result being hidden. Academic results also tend to rise with ICSEA Rank, so higher-ICSEA schools more often carry a strong State Rank as well.
School profile and ICSEA data sourced from ACARA — © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (data year 2025) · State Rank & star columns are Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings from publicly available school results · Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre, not catchments.
Turnover
How settled or transient the community is — and where newcomers came from.
Wirrabara median house price & rent
Headline price, rent, yield and time on market for Wirrabara — choose a property type and size below.
House & unit prices by bedroom
Every segment this suburb tracks — sales and rentals side by side, ranked by total activity over the last twelve months.
Wirrabara property growth
Where each segment sits against its peers in the chosen geography — past the midline means it's outperforming the rest.
Market demandHow fast this market is moving — a velocity index built from trailing-year transaction volume and median days on market. Strong volume lifts the score; days on market drags it down, with the drag growing sharply once listings start lingering. Ranked against peers in the chosen geography.
Houses
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Buying vs renting in Wirrabara
What it costs each week to own a property versus renting the same one — positive means buying carries the premium, negative means rent covers the mortgage.
How strong is demand, and which way is it heading?
Two questions on one chart — how strong demand is right now, and which way it's heading year-on-year.
Sales market velocity
Wirrabara against the neighbourhood
Eight diagnostic views cutting the data a different way each time — Wirrabara in blue, peers in colour.
How fast — and is it getting faster?
Housing supply & months of stock
How long current listings would take to clear at the recent rate of sales or leases. Critical shortage and Oversupply only fire at the genuine tails of the national distribution — sales tip in under 0.7 months, rentals far faster, under 0.3.
Sales market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | SoldSold (last year)Total sold transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are sold each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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Rental market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | LeasedLeased (last year)Total leased transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are leased each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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Who's transacting — buyers or tenants?
Out of every property transaction in this suburb, what share are sales versus leases — each point a rolling twelve-month window.
Wirrabara — Units & Houses, all bedrooms
Wirrabara median house price & rent history
Each tape traces one metric across sixty months for the selected segment — every point a trailing twelve-month figure, matching the headline KPIs above.
Five-year summaryAs of Jun 2026, the median house sale price in Wirrabara rose from $113k (Jul 2021) to $218k (Jun 2026) — +93.2% growth over five years — peaking at $351k between Nov 2022 and Oct 2023. Median house rent went from $140/wk to $213/wk (+52.1%) over the same period.
Suburbs near Wirrabara: prices compared
The nearest suburbs to Wirrabara, ranked by distance — each lined up against Wirrabara on the same measures, so the differences jump out at a glance.
Suburbs like Wirrabara
Suburbs anywhere in SA that behave like Wirrabara — matched on price, growth, selling speed and demand, not on distance. A shortlist of markets that move the same way — including ones far away you'd never think to compare. (Want the suburbs right next door instead? See Nearby markets above.)
Wirrabara vs Jamestown: the closest sales-market match trades at a median of $160k against Wirrabara's $261k — about 39% lower, with homes selling in 76 days versus 106 days here.
Comparable sales markets to Wirrabara: Jamestown (SA 5491), Port Pirie property growth, Port Pirie West property growth, Risdon Park property growth and Keith property market.
Frequently asked · Wirrabara
23 data-driven answers about Wirrabara's property market — every one computed from the metrics above.
What things cost
Prices, rent, yield, ownership costWhat is the median house price in Wirrabara?
#The median house price in Wirrabara, SA 5481 is $261k as of June 2026, based on 3 sales over the past 12 months. Houses there have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Prices vary by bedroom count, from compact two-bedroom homes to larger four-bedroom houses. See the bedroom-level breakdown below for 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom medians.
How much does it cost to rent in Wirrabara?
#The median weekly house rent in Wirrabara is $161 as of June 2026. House rents have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Current vacancy pressure is shown in the supply section above.
How much is rent for a 3 bedroom house in Wirrabara?
#A 3 bedroom house in Wirrabara rents for a median $161 per week as of June 2026. Figures cover only segments with enough recent leases to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded. The segment breakdown covers rent, yield and days on market for every property type and bedroom count.
What is the gross rental yield in Wirrabara?
#Gross rental yield in Wirrabara is 4.38% for houses as of June 2026, compared with the SA unit median of 3.23%. Gross yield is annual rent divided by purchase price — it doesn't account for ownership costs like council rates, strata, maintenance or vacancy.
How much is a 3 bedroom house in Wirrabara?
#As of June 2026, Wirrabara medians by bedroom count:
| Property | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | Total |
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| Houses | — | $261k | $261k | $261k | $261k |
Figures cover only segments with enough recent transactions to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded.
How the market is moving
Speed, supply, growth, cycle phaseWhat are Wirrabara's property market trends?
#Wirrabara's property market trends to June 2026: house prices rose +50.0% year-on-year; weekly house rents moved +50.0%; homes now sell in a median 106 days — slower than a year ago by 17; sales supply sits at 7.1 months (saturated). Read together — price, rent, selling speed and supply — they show which way the Wirrabara market is leaning. The 5-year tape and demand cycle charts above plot the full trajectory.
What does the data say about Wirrabara as an investment?
#As of June 2026 in Wirrabara, house prices rose +50.0% over the year, gross rental yield is 4.38% against a SA median of 2.48%, houses take a median 106 days to sell, sales supply is 7.1 months (saturated). Capital growth, rental yield, selling speed and supply are the signals investors weigh — but these figures describe the market, not a recommendation. This is data, not financial advice; always do your own research and consider a licensed adviser.
How quickly do houses sell in Wirrabara?
#Houses in Wirrabara sell in a median 106 days on market as of June 2026. Days on market have lengthened by 17 days versus a year ago. Faster clearance typically coincides with stronger buyer demand and lower supply.
Is Wirrabara a tight or loose property market right now?
#Wirrabara's sales market sits at 7.1 months of supply for houses as of June 2026 — classified as Saturated (extreme oversupply) against the Australian distribution. Under 1.7 months is Severe (extreme shortage); over 4.5 months is Loose.
Have property prices in Wirrabara gone up or down?
#House prices in Wirrabara moved +50.0% over the 12 months to June 2026. The 5-year tape above plots the full monthly trajectory — showing where the market changed character rather than just crossing round numbers.
Where is Wirrabara in its property market cycle?
#Wirrabara's house market is currently in the 'softer_weakening' phase as of June 2026 — combining low sales velocity (bottom quartile nationally) with year-on-year loosening in days on market. The demand cycle chart above plots all eight segments on the same demand-versus-direction axes.
How it compares
Vs state, vs nearby, vs popularHow does Wirrabara compare to other SA suburbs?
#Wirrabara's median house price ($261k) is 56% below the SA median ($587k) as of June 2026. On selling speed, houses clear in 106 days vs 17 days state median. On gross yield, Wirrabara sits at 4.38% vs 2.48% state median.
How does Wirrabara compare to neighbouring suburbs?
#Wirrabara's most-similar nearby market is Jamestown (19.0 km away) with a median house price of $160k — about 39% cheaper. The Nearby and Similar markets sections above rank every peer within radius and by composite similarity across price, days on market, yield, ownership cost and cycle phase.
What's the most popular property type in Wirrabara?
#The most-transacted segment in Wirrabara over the 12 months to June 2026 is 2 bed houses with 6 sales. 3 bed houses come second at 6 sales. The buying-versus-renting section above breaks down the top segments with weekly mortgage, rent and ownership-cost detail.
How many properties were sold and leased in Wirrabara last year?
#Wirrabara recorded 6 house sales and 0 unit sales over the 12 months to June 2026 — a combined 6 transactions. On the rental side, 1 house and 0 units were leased. Segments with statistically thin samples are excluded from displayed figures.
About the area
Population, income, who lives here, schoolsWhat postcode is Wirrabara in?
#Wirrabara is in postcode 5481, in the Barossa, Yorke & Mid North region of SA. Addresses there are written as Wirrabara, SA 5481.
What is the population of Wirrabara?
#Wirrabara, SA 5481 is home to 190 residents (ABS Census 2021). The median resident age is 34, and the average household holds 1.5 people. The "Who lives here" section above breaks the community down by age, life stage and tenure.
What is the median household income in Wirrabara?
#The median household in Wirrabara earns $664 per week — roughly $35k a year (ABS Census 2021). Median personal income runs $405/week. Income, rent-to-income and mortgage-to-income context sits in the "Who lives here" section above.
What is the unemployment rate in Wirrabara?
#The unemployment rate in Wirrabara is 50.0% (ABS Census 2021). That sits right around the median for Australian suburbs. The rate counts people who are working or actively looking for work — not a share of all residents. Workforce participation sits at 50%. The local economy section above covers incomes, employment status and the occupation mix.
Do people own or rent in Wirrabara?
#Wirrabara is mostly owner-occupied: about 100% of households are owner-occupiers and 50% rent (ABS Census 2021). Of owners, 50% own outright and 50% are paying off a mortgage.
What schools are near Wirrabara?
#Wirrabara has 2 schools within reach — including Laura Primary School, Napperby Primary School. The Schools section above maps each one with sector, year range, enrolment, Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings and ICSEA (ACARA).
Is Wirrabara a good place to live?
#Wirrabara, SA 5481 has a population of 190, a median age of 34, a median household income around $664/week, 50% of households renting (ABS Census 2021). There are 2 schools within reach. Whether it's the right fit depends on your priorities — these figures describe the community, housing mix and amenity rather than offer a verdict.
About this data
Methodology and update cadenceWhen was this Wirrabara market data last updated?
#This Wirrabara market data was last updated July 2026, covering the 12 months to June 2026. Figures are computed monthly from 12-month rolling windows of recorded sales and leases, with five years of monthly history behind the trend charts. Methodology, glossary and data sources are linked in the footer.