SA5291· Pop. 10,151Wattle Range

MIL-LEL

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

Investor score

55

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

5.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

0.9%

modelled estimate

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MIL-LEL 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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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$430/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+5.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.45%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

60 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

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

Highlights

  • Strong rental yield of 5.4%
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.7%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,861/wk

$57k taxable p.a.

Renters

9.9%

85.9% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+2.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

74%

17% apartments

Degree qualified

25.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

890 m²

Large block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.5%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

377.1 km

Regional

Days on market

55 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

54.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

260.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,150/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5291

🏫8 Primary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

Mil Lel Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1005

Glenburnie Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1001

Glencoe Central Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 997

Compton Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 980

Moorak Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 976

Yahl Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 974

Suttontown Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 960

Kongorong Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 911

📚Combined (1)

Allendale East Area School

Government · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 926

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
970ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
35/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 17 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

16

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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