BIRKENHEAD
Investor score
51
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
$798,000
SA Gov · 2026
Rent yield
3.9%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
11.2%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
0.7%
modelled estimate
AI insights for BIRKENHEAD
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
BIRKENHEAD shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$605/wk
SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026
Demand change
+4.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
7.6
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.33%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+1.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
61 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.3.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
High supply risk
5-year price history
Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
BIRKENHEAD is a metropolitan SA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 3.9% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 11.2% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,430/wk
$85k taxable p.a.
Renters
38.7%
59.1% owner-occupier
Median age
42.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.5%
Population growth
+2.7% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
49%
37% apartments
Degree qualified
33.6%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
23.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
570 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.2 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
9.5%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
14.8 km
Middle ring
Days on market
33 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
68.0%
Strong demand
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
18.8 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
1,104/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 5015
🏫Primary (1)
Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School
Government · Yrs U, R-6
📚Combined (1)
Portside Christian College
Independent · Yrs R-12
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
High crime1.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: SA Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average2 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
25
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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