SA5110· Pop. 9,345Playford

BURTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

57

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

$810,500

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

3.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

16.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

0.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for BURTON

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BURTON 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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Median price sourced from SA Gov · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$580/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+11.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

9.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.87%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

65 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$380k
2021
$439k
2022
$455k
2023
$560k
2024
$705k
2025
$699k
2026
$811k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

BURTON 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 3.7% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 16.0% — 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,403/wk

$84k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.9%

73.0% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

46%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

32.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

21.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

540 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

23.2 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

32 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

2 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

28.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,169/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5110

🏫1 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Burton Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 946

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 crime
0/ 100

3.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
946ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
68/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 19 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

19

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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