SA5007· Pop. 8,200Adelaide

WEST HINDMARSH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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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.

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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

$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

2020
$564k
2021
$818k
2022
$792k
2023
$1125k
2024
$1293k
2025
$1195k
2026
$1290k

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 2022–23

Median 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

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

7,146/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5007

🏫2 Primary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Immaculate Heart of Mary School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1105

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1063

Special (1)

Bowden Brompton Community School

Government · Yrs 6-12

ICSEA 906

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

Moderate
66/ 100

1.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1025ICSEA · 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

49

/ 100

Moderate momentum

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

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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