MOUNT LOFTY
Investor score
66
Liveability score
71
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$1,368,778
SA Gov · 2026
Rent yield
Real1.6%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real7.3%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MOUNT LOFTY
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MOUNT LOFTY 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 rent
$420/wk
SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026
Demand change
+10.9%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.75%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+10.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
66 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.3.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
High supply risk
5-year price history
Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
MOUNT LOFTY 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 1.6% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 7.3% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$2,430/wk
$85k taxable p.a.
Renters
8.7%
87.3% owner-occupier
Median age
46.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.0%
Population growth
+2.7% p.a.
Investor-owned
17.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
46%
36% apartments
Degree qualified
29.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
24.2%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
590 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.2 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
6.0%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
12.2 km
Middle ring
Days on market
28 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
67.5%
Strong demand
Walkability
20 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
16.3 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
1,167/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 5152
🏫Primary (3)
Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities
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
Moderate11.1 offences / 100 persons
Source: SA Police · 2024-25
School quality
Top tier3 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
25
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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