SA5047· Pop. 8,981Onkaparinga

SEACOMBE GARDENS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

55

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

$1,235,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

2.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

34.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SEACOMBE GARDENS 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

$665/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+7.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

18.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.13%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+17.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.6%

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
$478k
2021
$555k
2022
$714k
2023
$675k
2024
$802k
2025
$920k
2026
$1235k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

SEACOMBE GARDENS is a metropolitan SA suburb with strong 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 2.8% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 34.2% — 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

$1,434/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

35.2%

62.4% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.3%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

46%

37% apartments

Degree qualified

28.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

380 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.4 km

Middle ring

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

46 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

6.2 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,102/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5047

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Stella Maris Parish School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1086

Darlington Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 964

🎓Secondary (1)

Seaview High School

Government · Yrs U, 7-12

ICSEA 1038

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
61/ 100

1.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1029ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
47/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 26 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

20

/ 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

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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