CITY WEST CAMPUS
Investor score
63
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
$1,585,000
SA Gov · 2026
Rent yield
1.3%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
40.3%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
0.7%
modelled estimate
AI insights for CITY WEST CAMPUS
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
CITY WEST CAMPUS 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
$400/wk
SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026
Demand change
+11.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
20.8
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.06%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+2.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.8%
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
Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
CITY WEST CAMPUS 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 1.3% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 40.3% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,365/wk
$85k taxable p.a.
Renters
63.8%
32.5% owner-occupier
Median age
31.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.3%
Population growth
+2.7% p.a.
Investor-owned
10.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
10%
78% apartments
Degree qualified
40.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
22.4%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
110 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.2 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
11.9%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
1.2 km
Inner city
Days on market
31 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
68.0%
Strong demand
Walkability
82 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
8.7 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
9,878/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 5000
🏫Primary (2)
Sturt Street Community School
Government · Yrs R-6
Gilles Street Primary School
Government · Yrs U, R-6
🎓Secondary (4)
Adelaide Botanic High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Adelaide High School
Government · Yrs U, 7-12
Muirden Senior College
Independent · Yrs 11-12
Specialised Assistance School For Youth (SASY)
Independent · Yrs 8-12
📚Combined (4)
Pulteney Grammar School
Independent · Yrs R-12
St Aloysius College
Catholic · Yrs R-12
Christian Brothers College
Catholic · Yrs R-12
St Mary's College
Catholic · Yrs R-12
⭐Special (1)
Youthinc. Enterprise Academy
Independent · Yrs 11-12
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
Moderate6.5 offences / 100 persons
Source: SA Police · 2024-25
School quality
Above average11 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
33
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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