SA5082· Pop. 16,310Port Adelaide Enfield

PROSPECT WEST

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

61

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

$1,575,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

1.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-47.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for PROSPECT WEST

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PROSPECT WEST 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 price sourced from SA Gov · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$340/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+6.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-23.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.19%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+0.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

64 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$3600k
2021
$1100k
2022
$1348k
2023
$1275k
2024
$1400k
2025
$3000k
2026
$1575k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

PROSPECT WEST is a metropolitan SA suburb with moderate 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 1.1% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,995/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

34.9%

62.4% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.4%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

10%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

35.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

27.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

150 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

4.9 km

Inner city

Days on market

24 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

76 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

11.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

8,641/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5082

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Prospect Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1109

Rosary School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1101

Prospect North Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1037

🎓Secondary (1)

Prescott College

Independent · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1016

📚Combined (1)

Blackfriars Priory School

Catholic · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1037

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 crime
35/ 100

19.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1060ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
51/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 46 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

32

/ 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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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