Thompson Beach Median Property Value & Market Data (SA)

Thompson Beach, South Australia
Thompson Beach has a median property value in line with South Australia averagesUpdated 20 Sept 2026

Price Score

6.0/10

Thompson Beach has a median property value in line with South Australia averages

Key Facts

Median Price Range
$550k–$800k
Suburb
Thompson Beach, SA
Key Price Driver
Local amenity and market demand
Climate Risk Impact
Increasingly affects property values — get a report
Postcode
5501
Highest high-risk exposure
19.4% of land (bushfire)

Median Property Value Analysis

Thompson Beach in South Australia sits within the broader property market of the region. The median property value provides a benchmark for home buyers evaluating the suburb against neighbouring areas and state averages across South Australia. Understanding where a suburb sits in the price spectrum is a critical first step in property research.

Property values in Thompson Beach are influenced by factors including location, housing stock diversity, school catchments, transport access, and increasingly climate risk exposure. The median price represents the middle point of all sales — half sold for more, half for less — and is the most commonly cited benchmark in Australian property market reporting. Domain and CoreLogic both publish suburb-level median price data that can be compared across South Australia.

For buyers considering Thompson Beach, the relationship between property value and climate risk is becoming increasingly important. Properties in areas with lower exposure to flood, bushfire, and extreme heat may hold value better over the long term as climate risk awareness grows among Australian home buyers.

To make an informed property decision in Thompson Beach, an address-level assessment is essential. Get a complete ClimateNest report for your shortlisted property including climate risk scores, projected insurance costs, and long-term value outlook to complement your market research.

Thompson Beach (postcode 5501) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are bushfire (19.4% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (9.8% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (3.1% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Thompson Beach — individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median property value in Thompson Beach?

The median property value for Thompson Beach in South Australia provides a market benchmark for home buyers and sellers. For the most current median price data, consult Domain, CoreLogic, or your local real estate agent who can provide suburb-specific sales evidence and recent comparable sales. Property prices in South Australia vary significantly by location, property type, and condition — the median is a starting point, not a valuation.

How do property values in Thompson Beach compare to South Australia averages?

Thompson Beach sits within the South Australia property market. Statewide median prices in South Australia range from $550k to $800k depending on property type and location. Consider climate risk alongside price data — ClimateNest provides property-specific risk assessments for addresses across Thompson Beach.

What factors affect property values in Thompson Beach?

Property values in Thompson Beach are driven by location, proximity to schools and transport, housing stock quality and diversity, neighbourhood amenity, market conditions, and increasingly climate risk exposure. Address-level climate risk data from ClimateNest helps buyers make informed decisions.

Does climate risk affect property values in Thompson Beach?

Yes, climate risk is an increasingly important factor in property values across Australian suburbs, including Thompson Beach. Properties with verified lower climate risk may attract premium pricing as buyer awareness grows. A ClimateNest report provides address-level climate risk data to inform your property valuation.

What share of Thompson Beach is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 19.4% of Thompson Beach in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 69.6% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.

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What A$69 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

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