SA5061· Pop. 3,997Unley

UNLEY

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

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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

Real

$1,776,500

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

Real

1.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-39.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.0%

modelled estimate

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UNLEY 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

$650/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+5.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-18.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.84%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$2.03m

2021

$2.25m

2022

$2.42m

2023

$2.76m

2024

$2.98m

2025

$2.95m

2026

$1.78m

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

UNLEY 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 1.9% 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

$2,291/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

27.6%

70.4% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.3%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

15%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

37.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

100 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

11.9%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

3.2 km

Inner city

Days on market

26 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

85 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

7.6 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

6,835/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5061

🏫2 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Unley Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1154(96%)

470 students17:1 student–teacher49% girls63% top SEA quarter

Saint Spyridon College

Independent · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1081(79%)

39 students8:1 student–teacher67% girls30% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Walford Anglican School for Girls

Independent · Yrs R-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1162(97%)

400 students9:1 student–teacher100% girls65% 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

High crime

0/ 100

2.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier

1132ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

95/ 100

🚆 5 train🚌 53 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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