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Sell My Home in Adelaide: 2026 Prices, Pricing and Timing

Selling your home in Adelaide in 2026? Latest Valuer-General and Domain median prices, how to price your home, and the best time to launch with PLBO.

Adelaide has been one of Australia's star capital city markets, and that's fantastic news if you're thinking about selling! Here's what the latest data shows, how to use it to price your home, and how to time your launch for the strongest result, all while keeping the commission with a PLBO private sale.

Adelaide house prices in 2026

MeasureFigureSource
Metro Adelaide median house price, June quarter 2026$975,000Office of the Valuer-General
Metro Adelaide median house price, December quarter 2025$925,000Valuer-General via ABC News
Adelaide median house price, June quarter 2026$1.125 millionDomain House Price Report via ABC News
Annual change to June 2026+15.9%Domain
Quarterly change, June quarter 2026+4.8%Domain

On Domain's figures, Adelaide is now the fourth most expensive capital for houses, ahead of Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin. It was also the fastest-rising capital in the June quarter. The Valuer-General and Domain measure different sets of sales, so their medians differ. Both point the same way: up.

What Adelaide's growth means for you

Your home is probably worth more than you think

With prices up double digits in a year, a sale from 12 months ago may be well behind today's market. Price from the last three to six months of sales wherever you can.

Higher prices mean bigger commissions, and bigger savings

Commission is a percentage, so it grows with your price. At the SA average of about 2.25% (OpenAgent):

Sale priceTypical commissionPLBO packageYou keep up to
$750,000$16,875from $699$16,176
$975,000 (VG median)$21,938from $699$21,239
$1,125,000 (Domain median)$25,313from $699$24,614
$1,500,000$33,750from $699$33,051

With PLBO you pay one upfront fee and keep 100% of your sale proceeds.

Buyers are active and prepared

A rising market brings prepared buyers who have their finance organised and act quickly on well-presented, well-priced homes. That's exactly what a strong PLBO listing delivers.

How to price your Adelaide home

  1. Open your PLBO property comparables report. It shows recent sales of similar homes near you, so you're pricing from real evidence from day one!
  2. Adjust for the differences: renovations, a pool, solar, aspect, parking and street appeal.
  3. Set your asking price within the range the evidence supports. A single price or "offers over" both work well in Adelaide.
  4. Track your results in the PLBO dashboard: enquiries, inspection registrations and offers. After two weekends you'll know exactly how buyers are responding, and you can fine-tune in minutes.
  5. Launch with confidence! Your comparables report backs your price, and a registered valuer can add a formal valuation if you'd like one too.

Adelaide suburbs at a glance

Adelaide's suburbs move at different speeds. Inner-ring, coastal, Hills and outer-growth suburbs each have their own buyers. What counts most is what similar homes near you have sold for, and that's exactly what your PLBO property comparables report shows you.

When to sell in Adelaide

SeasonWhat to expect
Spring (Sep–Nov)the busiest season, with the most buyers out and about
Summer (Dec–Feb)activity eases around Christmas and picks up strongly from late January
Autumn (Mar–May)steady, motivated buyers and comfortable inspection weather
Winter (Jun–Aug)fewer competing listings, so your home stands out to serious buyers

With PLBO you choose your launch date, so you can list the moment your home is ready. Readiness matters more than the calendar: great photos, a well-supported price and your Form 1 prepared.

What Adelaide buyers love in 2026

Show off these features in your photos and description, because Adelaide buyers are looking for them:

  • Outdoor living: a covered alfresco area, a deck or a leafy backyard for barbecue weather
  • Energy savings: solar panels, batteries and efficient split systems or ducted air-conditioning
  • Location: walking distance to the tram or train, the beach, the Parklands or the Hills
  • Great schools: name the school zones and nearby campuses
  • Space to grow: a study, a second living area, a shed or room for a pool
  • Parking: secure garaging and off-street spaces

Your PLBO listing puts these highlights in front of buyers on PLBO and across Domain, view, homely, Soho, realty, onthehouse and allhomes*.

*Availability on allhomes.com.au may depend on the property's location, listing type and applicable portal requirements.

Next steps

Frequently asked questions

What is the median house price in Adelaide?

The Office of the Valuer-General reported a metropolitan Adelaide median house price of $975,000 for the June quarter 2026. Domain's House Price Report put it at $1.125 million for the same quarter. The two use different methods, so compare like with like.

Why do the Valuer-General and Domain medians differ?

They use different sets of sales, time periods and boundaries. For your own home, the best guide is your PLBO property comparables report, which shows recent sales of similar homes nearby.

When is the best time to sell in Adelaide?

Spring is traditionally the busiest season, with the most buyers out. Winter brings fewer competing listings, so homes stand out. The best time is when your home is ready, with photos, price and paperwork done.

Where can I find sold prices for my suburb?

Your PLBO property comparables report brings recent sales of similar homes near you together in one place, making pricing quick and confident. The Valuer-General also publishes suburb medians on Data SA.

How much commission would I save in Adelaide?

At the SA average commission of about 2.25%, you'd save roughly $21,938 on a $975,000 home, and about $25,313 on a $1.125 million home, compared with a PLBO package of $699 to $3,699 including GST.