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South Plympton
South Plympton is a family suburb on the east side of Marion Road, between the Glenelg tram line and Wood Street. Buyers like the mix of older homes, good schools and quick access to the city, the beach and Westfield Marion.
South Plympton at a glance
The median house value is $1,160,267, up 81.7% over five years, while units sit at $605,943. With 95 sales in the past 12 months, it is one of the busier markets in the area.
Median rents are $670 a week for houses and $540 for units, for gross yields of about 3.0% and 4.6%. Units suit investors chasing income.
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About South Plympton
The suburb was formed in 1947 by joining the older estates of Forbes, Harcourt Gardens and Vermont, and the housing reflects that. Expect postwar brick and timber homes, some character cottages, and a steady flow of new courtyard homes and townhouses on subdivided blocks. Units and group homes give first buyers and downsizers a cheaper way in.
Forbes Shopping Centre on Marion Road has the post office and everyday shops. The Glenelg tram runs along the northern boundary, and Ascot Park station on the Seaford line is just over Wood Street. Forbes Primary School and Emmaus Christian College are both in the suburb, which keeps it popular with families.
- Forbes Primary School and Emmaus Christian College in the suburb
- Forbes Shopping Centre and post office on Marion Road
- Glenelg tram along the northern boundary
- Ascot Park train station (Seaford line) just south of Wood Street
- Easy drive to Glenelg, Westfield Marion and the CBD
Houses and units
| South Plympton | Houses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Median value | $1,160,267 | $605,943 |
| 5-year growth | 81.7% | 84.4% |
| Median weekly rent | $670 | $540 |
| Gross rental yield | 3.0% | 4.6% |
95 properties sold in the past 12 months. 64.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with a population of 4,721 (2021 Census).
Source: Cotality (via OnTheHouse), as at 31 August 2026; 2021 Census. Agent figures: realestate.com.au, last 12 months to October 2026. Gross yield is median weekly rent x 52 divided by median value. Figures are a general guide only.
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