SA5277· Pop. 2,885Grant

PENOLA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

10.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

2.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PENOLA 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

$350/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.32%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PENOLA is a SA suburb offering high rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 10.7%
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

$1,253/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.5%

73.6% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.0%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

76%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

11.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

344.3 km

Regional

Days on market

50 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

280.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

138/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 5277

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Mary MacKillop Memorial School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1029

Penola Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 977

Nangwarry Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 874

🎓Secondary (1)

Penola High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 933

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

Moderate

65/ 100

1.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

953ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

12/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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