SA5132· Pop. 435Tea Tree Gully

PARACOMBE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

54

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

1.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

9.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

0.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PARACOMBE 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

$263/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+8.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.43%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

64 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PARACOMBE 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 1.4% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 9.4% — 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

$2,092/wk

$84k taxable p.a.

Renters

6.1%

90.5% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

18.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

58%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

30.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

460 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

16.3 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

29 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

24.9 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,168/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5132

🏫1 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Paracombe Primary and Preschool

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1088

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
52/ 100

1.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1088ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
68/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 19 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

17

/ 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

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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