SA5031· Pop. 10,108West Torrens

MILE END SOUTH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

$1,495,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

1.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

43.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MILE END SOUTH 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

$555/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+9.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

22.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.94%

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

65 / 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

$1070k

2023

$958k

2024

$1173k

2025

$1045k

2026

$1495k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MILE END SOUTH 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 1.9% 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

2.7%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

15%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

36.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

21.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

100 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.4%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

2.9 km

Inner city

Days on market

26 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

8,827/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5031

🏫1 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Torrensville Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 1099

🎓Secondary (2)

Temple Christian College

Independent · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1043

Thebarton Senior College

Government · Yrs U, 11-12

ICSEA 951

📚Combined (1)

St George College

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1046

⭐Special (1)

Warriappendi Secondary School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 752

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

56/ 100

1.3 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

🚆 1 train🚌 19 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

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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