CLEVE
Investor score
41
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
—
no recent data
Rent yield
8.0%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
3.0%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
0.8%
modelled estimate
AI insights for CLEVE
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
CLEVE 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
$285/wk
SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026
Demand change
+2.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.60%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
53 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.0%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
CLEVE is a SA suburb offering high rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Strong rental yield of 8.0%
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,141/wk
$43k taxable p.a.
Renters
17.3%
75.0% owner-occupier
Median age
49.0 yrs
Unemployment
6.6%
Population growth
+1.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
16.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
84%
8% apartments
Degree qualified
15.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
13.4%
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
1.0%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
247.2 km
Regional
Days on market
61 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
37.7%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
134.8 km
Inland
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
57/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 5640
📚Combined (1)
Cleve Area School
Government · Yrs R-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
Moderate0.8 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
4
/ 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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