SA5343· Pop. 336Loxton Waikerie

WINKIE

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

Est.

—

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

8.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

3.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.9%

modelled estimate

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WINKIE 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 rent

$300/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+2.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.54%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

56 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WINKIE 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 8.2%
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

$1,075/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

38.3%

57.4% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.7%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

76%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

11.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

191.2 km

Regional

Days on market

51 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

37.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

15 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

199.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

142/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 5343

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Our Lady of the River School

Catholic · Yrs R-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 950(25%)

97 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls11% top SEA quarter

Berri Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 923(16%)

250 students11:1 student–teacher49% girls6% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Berri Regional Secondary College

Government · Yrs U, 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 935(19%)

662 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls5% top SEA quarter

⭐Special (1)

Riverland Special School

Government · Yrs U · Outer Regional

ICSEA 920(15%)

66 students5:1 student–teacher36% girls8% 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

Safe

100/ 100

0.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

932ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

11/ 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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