SA5118· Pop. 19,229Playford

KALBEEBA

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

Investor score

59

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

$982,500

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

1.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

51.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

AI insights for KALBEEBA

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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KALBEEBA 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

$280/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+6.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

26.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.91%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+25.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

64 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$264k
2021
$313k
2022
$369k
2023
$418k
2024
$595k
2025
$648k
2026
$983k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

KALBEEBA 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 1.5% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 51.6% — 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,488/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.5%

75.1% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.8%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

53%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

29.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

400 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.7%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

39.5 km

Regional

Days on market

28 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

46.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,169/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5118

🏫4 Primary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Immanuel Gawler

Independent · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1038

Hewett Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 1006

Gawler East Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 987

Gawler Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 954

📚Combined (1)

Xavier College

Catholic · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1001

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

Safe
100/ 100

0.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
997ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
90/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 32 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

23

/ 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

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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