SA5330· Pop. 3,376City of Playford

WOOLPUNDA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

56

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

3.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

5.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

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WOOLPUNDA 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

$200/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+4.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.15%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WOOLPUNDA is a SA suburb offering moderate 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

  • Rental yield 3.7% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 5.3%
  • 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

$1,032/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.8%

65.4% owner-occupier

Median age

49.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.1%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

85%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

26.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.4%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

166.7 km

Regional

Days on market

91 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

37.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

32 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

175.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

112/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 5330

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Waikerie Lutheran Primary School

Independent · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 976

Waikerie Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 974

🎓Secondary (1)

Waikerie High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 962

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
69/ 100

9.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
971ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
28/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

24

/ 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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