SA5733· Pop. 129City of Playford

MULKA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

41

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

2.6%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

2.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

0.8%

modelled estimate

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MULKA 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

$80/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+1.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.95%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MULKA 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 2.6% with stable tenant demand
  • 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

$900/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

38.8%

36.7% owner-occupier

Median age

48.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.6%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

23.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.0%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

734.3 km

Regional

Days on market

84 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

37.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

535.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

57/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 5733

📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

📚Combined (1)

Marree Aboriginal School

Government · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 781

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

Moderate
65/ 100

10.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged
781ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
16/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

15

/ 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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