SA5037· Pop. 11,702Marion

NETLEY

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

Investor score

58

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

$1,270,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

2.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

13.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for NETLEY

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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NETLEY 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

$600/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+5.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.28%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$578k
2021
$750k
2022
$830k
2023
$893k
2024
$971k
2025
$1118k
2026
$1270k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

NETLEY 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 2.5% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 13.6% — 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

$1,575/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

35.5%

59.2% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

16%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

35.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

90 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

16.9%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

6.0 km

Middle ring

Days on market

25 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

38 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

2.9 km

Coastal

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

4,530/km²

Dense urban

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
84/ 100

0.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1034ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
48/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 31 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

30

/ 100

Early signs

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

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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