SA5240· Pop. 534Adelaide Hills

LENSWOOD

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

$825,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

2.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-26.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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LENSWOOD 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

$325/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+7.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-12.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.21%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2022

$596k

2023

$660k

2024

$825k

2025

$1117k

2026

$825k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

LENSWOOD is a SA suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.0% 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

$1,968/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

12.0%

85.3% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.4%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

18.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.7%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

19.7 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

69 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

27.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

84/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 5240

🏫1 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Lenswood Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1026

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

15/ 100

2.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1026ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

25/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 5 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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