SA5076· Pop. 9,619Adelaide Hills

CASTAMBUL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

56

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

$1,187,500

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

1.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

9.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CASTAMBUL 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

$360/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+7.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.11%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

62 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$578k
2021
$705k
2022
$767k
2023
$858k
2024
$948k
2025
$1085k
2026
$1188k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CASTAMBUL is a metropolitan SA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 1.6% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 9.4% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,938/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

12.8%

84.8% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

10%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

47.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

28.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

150 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.2%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

11.2 km

Middle ring

Days on market

39 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

58 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

19.9 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

8,830/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5076

🏫2 Primary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Athelstone School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1100

Thorndon Park Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1069

📚Combined (1)

Saint Ignatius' College

Catholic · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1151

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
100/ 100

0.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1107ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
34/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 20 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

34

/ 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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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