SA5452· Pop. 452Clare and Gilbert Valleys

WATERVALE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

9.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WATERVALE 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

$540/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+5.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.97%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.2%

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

WATERVALE is a SA suburb offering high rental yield and steady 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 9.2%
Consistent annual growth of 5.9%
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

$1,437/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

16.8%

82.0% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.9%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

22.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.5%

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

3.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

106.8 km

Regional

Days on market

80 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

37.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

27 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

112.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

150/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 5452

🏫1 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Watervale Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1033

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

85/ 100

0.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1033ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

16/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

medium

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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