SA5031· Pop. 4,536West Torrens

MILE END

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

Investor score

62

Liveability score

42

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

$1,495,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

43.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MILE END 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

$565/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+4.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

22.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.54%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

61 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$690k
2021
$930k
2022
$1.07m
2023
$958k
2024
$1.17m
2025
$1.04m
2026
$1.5m

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MILE END 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 2.0% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 43.1% — 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

$1,664/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

41.9%

55.2% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

11%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

49.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

31.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

170 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

11.4%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

2.9 km

Inner city

Days on market

42 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

55 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

6.1 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

8,631/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5031

🏫1 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Torrensville Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1099(84%)
380 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls41% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Temple Christian College

Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1043(66%)
1,151 students13:1 student–teacher53% girls23% top SEA quarter

Thebarton Senior College

Government · Yrs U, 11-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 951(25%)
1,284 students12:1 student–teacher56% girls9% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

St George College

Independent · Yrs R-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1046(67%)
350 students8:1 student–teacher51% girls21% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Warriappendi Secondary School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 752(2%)
100 students7:1 student–teacher49% girls3% 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

High crime
0/ 100

4.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
978ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
55/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 49 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

49

/ 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

🌊

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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