SA5271· Pop. 40Wattle Range

STRUAN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

41

Liveability score

40

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

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

6.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

2.8%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.7%

modelled estimate

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STRUAN 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 rent

$225/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+1.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.25%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

STRUAN is a SA suburb offering high rental yield and moderate 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 6.5%
  • 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

$1,425/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.9%

69.6% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.9%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

76%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

11.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

310.0 km

Regional

Days on market

51 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

256.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

137/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 5271

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Naracoorte Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 995(45%)
313 students15:1 student–teacher45% girls10% top SEA quarter

Padthaway Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 977(36%)
27 students8:1 student–teacher52% girls2% top SEA quarter

Naracoorte South Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 918(15%)
265 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Naracoorte High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 952(25%)
457 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls5% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte

Independent · Yrs R-9 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1032(61%)
109 students13:1 student–teacher61% girls16% top SEA quarter

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
975ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
12/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

3

/ 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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