SA5034· Pop. 10,148Unley

WAYVILLE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

55

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

$3,037,500

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

0.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

57.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WAYVILLE 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

$550/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+8.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

29.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.85%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

65 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$940k
2021
$1930k
2022
$973k
2023
$1530k
2024
$1640k
2025
$1930k
2026
$3038k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

WAYVILLE 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 0.9% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 57.4% — 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

$2,020/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.0%

66.5% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

13%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

33.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

28.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

150 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

3.3 km

Inner city

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

78 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

6.1 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

7,721/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5034

🏫3 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Annesley College

Independent · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1164

Goodwood Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1147

St Thomas' School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1116

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
1/ 100

2.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1142ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
67/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 17 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

19

/ 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

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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