SA5065· Pop. 10,987Burnside

TOORAK GARDENS

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

Investor score

64

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

$2,910,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

1.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

8.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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TOORAK 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

$560/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+4.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.28%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+15.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

62 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

5.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$1864k
2021
$2350k
2022
$1658k
2023
$2350k
2024
$1850k
2025
$2685k
2026
$2910k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

TOORAK 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 1.0% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 8.4% — 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

$1,859/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

27.6%

66.1% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.6%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

18.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

10%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

43.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

120 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.3%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

3.3 km

Inner city

Days on market

34 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

84 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

10.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

11,700/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5065

🏫1 Primary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Linden Park Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1160

Special (1)

St Patrick's Special School

Catholic · Yrs U

ICSEA 1115

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
81/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1138ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
48/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 54 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

45

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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