SA5126· Pop. 7,406Tea Tree Gully

FAIRVIEW PARK

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

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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

$845,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

4.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

0.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

0.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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FAIRVIEW PARK 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

$650/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+5.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.42%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$358k

2021

$500k

2022

$576k

2023

$590k

2024

$735k

2025

$839k

2026

$845k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

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

Highlights

Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 4.0% 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

$1,809/wk

$84k taxable p.a.

Renters

13.7%

84.8% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.9%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

47%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

27.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

550 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

18.8 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

26 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

16 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

27.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,170/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5126

🏫2 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Fairview Park Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1027

Surrey Downs Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 986

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

Moderate

67/ 100

1.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1007ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

37/ 100

🚆 4 train🚌 47 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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