SA5162· Pop. 35,328Onkaparinga

WOODCROFT

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

50

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

$1,400,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

2.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

54.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

0.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WOODCROFT 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

$608/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+5.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

28.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.77%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+19.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

62 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$391k
2021
$573k
2022
$685k
2023
$660k
2024
$808k
2025
$905k
2026
$1400k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

WOODCROFT 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 54.7% — 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

$1,308/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.2%

71.9% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.2%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

59%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

29.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

550 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

20.7 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

29 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

74 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

15.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,167/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5162

🏫10 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚3 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale

Independent · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1068

Antonio Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1008

Emmaus Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1005

Woodcroft Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1004

Pimpala Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 981

Calvary Lutheran Primary School

Independent · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 971

Morphett Vale Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 950

Flaxmill School P-6

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 950

Coorara Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 947

Morphett Vale East School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 908

🎓Secondary (1)

Wirreanda Secondary School

Government · Yrs U, 7-12

ICSEA 913

📚Combined (3)

Woodcroft College

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1071

Southern Vales Christian College

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1038

Prescott College Southern

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1036

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
75/ 100

0.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
989ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
66/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 15 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

16

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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