SA5540· Pop. 15,241Mount Remarkable

PORT DAVIS

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

3.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

0.7%

modelled estimate

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PORT DAVIS 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

$185/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+5.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.25%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

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

Highlights

Rental yield 3.1% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 5.9%
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

$1,060/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.1%

65.3% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.3%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

85%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

19.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

930 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

197.5 km

Regional

Days on market

72 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

36.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

34.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

151/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 5540

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Risdon Park Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 944

Napperby Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 920

Solomontown Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 881

Port Pirie West Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 873

Airdale Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 783

🎓Secondary (1)

John Pirie Secondary School

Government · Yrs U, 7-12

ICSEA 894

📚Combined (2)

St Mark's College

Catholic · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1002

Mid North Christian College

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 998

⭐Special (1)

Mid North Education Centre

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 873

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

75/ 100

7.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

908ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 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

medium

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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