SA5107· Pop. 18,636Salisbury

PARAFIELD GARDENS

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

$870,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

3.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

3.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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PARAFIELD GARDENS 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

+11.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.75%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

66 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$340k

2021

$496k

2022

$557k

2023

$605k

2024

$742k

2025

$845k

2026

$870k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

PARAFIELD GARDENS is a metropolitan SA suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 3.6% 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

$1,385/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

27.9%

67.9% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.4%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

47%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

31.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

24.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

600 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.6%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

16.0 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

31 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

58 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

22.8 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,171/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5107

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Holy Family Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1000

Parafield Gardens Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 968

The Pines School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 967

Karrendi Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 955

🎓Secondary (1)

Parafield Gardens High School

Government · Yrs U, 7-12

ICSEA 928

📚Combined (1)

Garden College

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1029

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

0/ 100

4.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

975ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

37/ 100

🚆 2 train🚌 27 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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