SA5238· Pop. 4,422Karoonda East Murray

WOODLANE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

53

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

no recent data

Rent yield

15.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

3.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

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WOODLANE 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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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$550/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+2.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

9.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.77%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

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

WOODLANE 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 15.1%
  • 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

$838/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.4%

74.9% owner-occupier

Median age

57.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

11.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

82.0 km

Regional

Days on market

52 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

15 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

89.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

5/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 5238

📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

📚Combined (1)

Mannum Community College

Government · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 936

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
88/ 100

3.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
936ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
23/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

12

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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