WEST HINDMARSH
Investor score
68
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
$1,290,000
SA Gov · 2026
Rent yield
2.3%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
8.0%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.0%
modelled estimate
AI insights for WEST HINDMARSH
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WEST HINDMARSH 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.
Median rent
$575/wk
SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026
Demand change
+10.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.67%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.9%
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
Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
WEST HINDMARSH 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 2.3% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 8.0% — 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,673/wk
$85k taxable p.a.
Renters
50.2%
47.7% owner-occupier
Median age
35.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.4%
Population growth
+2.7% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
14%
78% apartments
Degree qualified
50.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
26.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
140 m²
Apartment/strata
Household size
2.2 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
12.9%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
4.1 km
Inner city
Days on market
43 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
68.0%
Strong demand
Walkability
97 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
9.1 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
7,146/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 5007
🏫Primary (2)
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Catholic · Yrs R-6
St Joseph's School
Catholic · Yrs R-6
⭐Special (1)
Bowden Brompton Community School
Government · Yrs 6-12
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
Moderate1.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: SA Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average3 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
49
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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