SA5108· Pop. 43,329Salisbury

PARALOWIE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

64

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

$947,500

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

3.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

34.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

AI insights for PARALOWIE

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PARALOWIE 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

$595/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+7.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

19.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.91%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+20.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

62 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$266k
2021
$379k
2022
$428k
2023
$480k
2024
$601k
2025
$703k
2026
$948k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

PARALOWIE 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 3.3% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 34.8% — 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

$1,226/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.7%

63.6% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

7.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

58%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

41.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

430 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.6%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

18.6 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

43 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

26 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

25.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,171/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5108

🏫8 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

Bethany Christian School Incorporated

Independent · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 996

St Augustine's Parish School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 981

Settlers Farm Campus R-6

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 951

Riverdale Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 937

Salisbury Downs Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 926

Lake Windemere B-6 School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 924

Salisbury Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 913

Salisbury North Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 897

🎓Secondary (2)

Thomas More College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 973

Salisbury High School

Government · Yrs U, 7-12

ICSEA 907

📚Combined (1)

Paralowie School

Government · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 909

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
24/ 100

2.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
938ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
34/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 45 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 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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