SA5070· Pop. 1,508Norwood Payneham and St Peters

FIRLE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

Real

$1,330,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-24.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.9%

modelled estimate

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FIRLE 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

$600/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+7.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-11.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.59%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-1.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+1.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

62 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$1.35m

2021

$1.44m

2022

$1.58m

2023

$1.49m

2024

$1.61m

2025

$1.76m

2026

$1.33m

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

FIRLE 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 2.4% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
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

$1,507/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.9%

59.6% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.3%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

14%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

47.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

24.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

130 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

4.9 km

Inner city

Days on market

39 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

71 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

13.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

8,166/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5070

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1092(82%)

494 students16:1 student–teacher46% girls34% top SEA quarter

Felixstow Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1014(53%)

76 students15:1 student–teacher58% girls17% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Marden Senior College

Government · Yrs U, 11-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1041(65%)

496 students21:1 student–teacher59% girls20% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Open Access College

Government · Yrs U, R-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1017(54%)

4,028 students32:1 student–teacher53% girls15% top SEA quarter

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

68/ 100

0.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1041ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

49/ 100

🚆 5 train🚌 50 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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