PORT NEILL
Investor score
64
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
2.5%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
6.7%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for PORT NEILL
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
PORT NEILL 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.
Median rent
$200/wk
SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026
Demand change
+5.5%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.6
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.24%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
62 / 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 NEILL is a SA suburb offering lower rental yield and strong 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 2.5% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 6.7%
- 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 2022–23Median household income
$850/wk
$58k taxable p.a.
Renters
22.1%
69.5% owner-occupier
Median age
56.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.3%
Population growth
+2.2% p.a.
Investor-owned
14.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
77%
17% apartments
Degree qualified
21.3%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
14.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
910 m²
Large block
Household size
2.3 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
5.0%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
234.5 km
Regional
Days on market
47 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
53.7%
Balanced market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
89.4 km
Inland
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
1,287/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 5604
🏫Primary (1)
Port Neill Primary School
Government · Yrs R-6
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 crime6.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: SA Police · 2024-25
School quality
Above average1 school in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
21
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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