SA5203· Pop. 1,320Yankalilla

PARAWA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

58

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

2.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.5%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for PARAWA

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

PARAWA 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.

AI insights locked

Investment analysis · Risk assessment · Suburb comparisons

Unlock with Premium
Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$250/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+4.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.12%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

60 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PARAWA 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 2.0% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.5%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,069/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

16.6%

76.4% owner-occupier

Median age

56.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

48%

37% apartments

Degree qualified

38.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.8%

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

6.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

61.2 km

Regional

Days on market

40 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.3%

Strong demand

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

28.7 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,059/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5203

📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

📚Combined (1)

Yankalilla Area School

Government · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 970

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

Safe
96/ 100

0.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
970ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 43 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

41

/ 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

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

Live suburb intelligence

Fetching live data…

Location

Properties in PARAWA

View listings

Local professionals

Connect with agents and building inspectors who operate in PARAWA. Ask about off-market opportunities, rental appraisals, or arrange a building inspection.

Sign in to contact local professionals

Create a free account to message agents and inspectors directly.

Premium feature

Full suburb intelligence is available to Premium subscribers. Unlock unlimited research, scoring, and market signals.

Upgrade to Premium