SA5250· Pop. 3,767Mount Barker

TOTNESS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

46

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

12.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

2.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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TOTNESS 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

$370/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+1.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.09%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

56 / 100

Strong 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

TOTNESS 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 12.8%
  • 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

$2,127/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

11.1%

86.7% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

7.2%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

14.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.3 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

25.8 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

58 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

2 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

29.9 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

27/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 5250

🏫1 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Littlehampton Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1036

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
56/ 100

1.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1036ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
17/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

12

/ 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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