SA5291· Pop. 10,151Wattle Range

PORT MACDONNELL

EmergingAffordable, high-yield, growing population — early-cycle opportunity

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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

6.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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PORT MACDONNELL 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

$400/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+3.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.19%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PORT MACDONNELL is a SA suburb offering high 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

Strong rental yield of 6.2%
Consistent annual growth of 5.3%
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

$1,861/wk

$57k taxable p.a.

Renters

9.9%

85.9% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.7%

Population growth

+2.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

74%

17% apartments

Degree qualified

27.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

890 m²

Large block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.0%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

383.6 km

Regional

Days on market

60 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

54.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

268.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

920/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5291

🏫8 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

Mil Lel Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1005

Glenburnie Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1001

Glencoe Central Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 997

Compton Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 980

Moorak Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 976

Yahl Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 974

Suttontown Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 960

Kongorong Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 911

📚Combined (1)

Allendale East Area School

Government · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 926

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

93/ 100

0.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

970ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

50/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 17 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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