PLYMPTON
Investor score
60
Liveability score
59
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
Real$1,505,000
SA Gov · 2026
Rent yield
Real1.8%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real20.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.0.9%
modelled estimate
AI insights for PLYMPTON
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
PLYMPTON 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 rent
$525/wk
SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026
Demand change
+5.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
11.2
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.57%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+18.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+10.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
63 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.3%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
PLYMPTON 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 1.8% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 20.6% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,553/wk
$85k taxable p.a.
Renters
38.5%
57.5% owner-occupier
Median age
36.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.8%
Population growth
+2.7% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
10%
78% apartments
Degree qualified
36.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
29.3%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
160 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.2 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
18.4%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
6.5 km
Middle ring
Days on market
26 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
68.0%
Strong demand
Walkability
66 / 100
Very walkable
Coastal proximity
2.3 km
Coastal
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
5,634/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 5038
🏫Primary (3)
St John the Baptist Catholic School
Catholic · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs U, R-6 · Major Cities
📚Combined (2)
Independent · Yrs R-12 · Major Cities
Plympton International College
Government · Yrs R-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (1)
Errington Special Education Centre
Government · Yrs U · Major Cities
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 crime2.1 offences / 100 persons
Source: SA Police · 2024-25
School quality
Above average6 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
32
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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