SA5201· Pop. 2,305Onkaparinga

PROSPECT HILL

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

3.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

11.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

0.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PROSPECT HILL 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

$850/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+12.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.52%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

65 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PROSPECT HILL is a metropolitan SA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 3.8% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 11.0% — 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,973/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

11.2%

86.6% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.4%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

49%

37% apartments

Degree qualified

32.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

470 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

32.9 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

32 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.3%

Strong demand

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

31.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,059/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5201

🏫1 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Meadows Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1013

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

100/ 100

0.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1013ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

95/ 100

🚆 4 train🚌 43 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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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