SA5607· Pop. 5,360Streaky Bay

BOSTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

8.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

4.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

0.7%

modelled estimate

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BOSTON 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.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$500/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+3.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.66%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BOSTON is a SA suburb offering high rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 8.4%
Consistent annual growth of 4.8%
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,504/wk

$58k taxable p.a.

Renters

12.0%

81.7% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.6%

Population growth

+2.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

65%

17% apartments

Degree qualified

29.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

910 m²

Large block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.0%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

196.8 km

Regional

Days on market

62 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

53.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

72.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

902/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5607

🏫3 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Ungarra Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1005

Poonindie Community Learning Centre

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 984

Lake Wangary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 970

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

Safe

97/ 100

0.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

986ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

37/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 18 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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