SA5025· Pop. 9,358Charles Sturt

FLINDERS 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

$1,010,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

3.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-23.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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FLINDERS 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

$688/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+5.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-10.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.10%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

64 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

4.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$599k

2021

$778k

2022

$858k

2023

$859k

2024

$1011k

2025

$1323k

2026

$1010k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

FLINDERS 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 3.5% 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

$1,710/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.4%

72.9% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.8%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

15%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

33.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

28.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

150 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

6.7 km

Middle ring

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

45 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

7.2 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

9,187/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5025

🏫2 Primary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Kidman Park Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 1053

Flinders Park Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 1037

📚Combined (1)

Nazareth Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1049

⭐Special (1)

Our Lady of La Vang School

Catholic · Yrs U

ICSEA 1066

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

High crime

30/ 100

2.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average

1051ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

42/ 100

🚆 2 train🚌 25 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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