SA5094· Pop. 912Salisbury

CAVAN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

61

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

$735,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

2.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-1.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

0.8%

modelled estimate

AI insights for CAVAN

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CAVAN 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

$310/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+7.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.68%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.5%

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

2020
$405k
2021
$480k
2022
$603k
2023
$631k
2024
$647k
2025
$747k
2026
$735k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CAVAN is a metropolitan SA suburb with moderate 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 2.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,320/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.6%

70.7% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.3%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

56%

37% apartments

Degree qualified

40.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

420 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

14.1 km

Middle ring

Days on market

42 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

3 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

20.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,098/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5094

🎓2 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🎓Secondary (2)

Sports College South Australia

Independent · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 1015

Roma Mitchell Secondary College

Government · Yrs U, 7-12

ICSEA 971

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

22.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
993ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
0/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 54 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

40

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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