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Why We Love Royston Park and Joslin

When they say ‘good things come in small packages’ they must surely be talking about Royston Park and Joslin.

Certainly not the largest of Adelaide’s inner north east suburbs, but prestigious Royston Park and Joslin are big performers when it comes to location and lifestyle.

Prestige and Position

Located a mere 5kms approximately from the city, Royston Park and Joslin real estate is steeped in history with affluent traditional homes representative of fine South Australian architecture.

Nestled alongside luxury locations such as St Peters and Walkerville, property in Royston Park and Joslin is snapped up amongst buyers who appreciate larger homes in leafy surrounds.

Allison Bartlett, Boffo’s property specialist in the north eastern suburbs of Royston Park and Joslin, advises that median house prices for Royston Park to the June quarter 2023 were $1,485,000, while Joslin reported a median house price of $2,170,500 for the same period.

Why Do Buyers Love Royston Park and Joslin?

Like their popular neighbours St Peters and Walkerville, Royston Park and Joslin real estate features many high quality character homes on substantial allotments and high quality modern residences with low-maintenance appeal.

The tree-lined streets are wide and welcoming, attracting families and executive home buyers with their spacious vibe and close-to-city convenience. These beautiful inner north east suburbs offer vibrant local cafes, a choice of esteemed schools and the River Torrens Linear Park.

Near-City Convenience and Lifestyle

With the leafy Linear Park riverside trail meandering along their northern boundaries, it is an easy and pleasant 5km walk, jog or cycle into the CBD, or all the way to the beach if you have the legs!

Royston Park and Joslin boast endless wining, dining, shopping and entertainment precincts nearby in Walkerville, Kent Town, Payneham and Norwood, enriching the lifestyles of their residents with a plethora of perks.

Public Transport

While the north and east suburbs aren’t blessed with trams or trains, they do have the O’Bahn zipping through the north eastern suburbs into the city, with the Klemzig Interchange nearby. Bus routes through Royston Park and Joslin include Payneham Road and Sixth Avenue.

Discover Elite Schools

While school zones are subject to change, in 2023 areas in Royston Park and Joslin are zoned for some highly regarded public schools including:

- East Adelaide School
- Walkerville Primary School
- Adelaide Botanic High School
- Adelaide High School
- Marryatville High School

They are also renowned for their proximity to elite private schools including St Peter’s College, Prince Alfred College, St Andrew's School and Wilderness School.

Top Shopping

Families love the convenience of bustling shopping centres close by including the Walkerville, Avenues and Marden Shopping Centres – or it’s a quick trip into the city for a browse around the Central Markets.

Are you ready to buy or sell property in beautiful Royston Park or Joslin? Chat to the local real estate expert Allison Bartlett or contact the friendly team at Boffo Real Estate – we do things differently!