CHAIN OF PONDS
Investor score
46
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
$865,000
SA Gov · 2026
Rent yield
1.8%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-9.4%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for CHAIN OF PONDS
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
CHAIN OF PONDS 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
$300/wk
SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026
Demand change
+1.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-3.8
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
6.15%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
59 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.0%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
CHAIN OF PONDS is a SA suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Rental yield 1.8% 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,912/wk
$42k taxable p.a.
Renters
7.7%
89.5% owner-occupier
Median age
46.0 yrs
Unemployment
7.2%
Population growth
+1.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
14.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
86%
9% apartments
Degree qualified
8.8%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
13.7%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
2.5 ha
Large block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
0.2%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
25.1 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
44 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
38.3%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
33.7 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
4/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 5231
🏫Primary (1)
Kersbrook Primary School
Government · Yrs R-6
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
Safe0.3 offences / 100 persons
Source: SA Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average1 school in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
8
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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