SA5501· Pop. 64Wakefield

AVON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

58

Liveability score

39

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

Est.

$545,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

6.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for AVON

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

AVON 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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Modelled estimate — no government price is published for this suburb, so we estimate it from real median rent + local factors (~15% typical error). Not real transaction data. Rent, schools, safety and demographics on this page are real.

Median rent

$290/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+6.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.31%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

AVON is a SA suburb offering lower rental yield and strong 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 2.8% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.7%
  • 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

$1,708/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

9.4%

87.2% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.9%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

83%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

11.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.3 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.7%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

37.4 km

Regional

Days on market

50 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

36.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

42.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

85/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 5501

🏫1 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Two Wells Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 932(19%)
247 students17:1 student–teacher42% girls2% 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

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
14/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

6

/ 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

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Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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