SA5223· Pop. 72Kangaroo Island

CYGNET RIVER

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

47

Liveability score

38

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.

$475,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Est.

2.3%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Real

4.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CYGNET RIVER 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

Est.

$211/wk

modelled estimate · weekly

Demand change

+3.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.66%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

Dwellings built (SA)

Real

14,051

completed in year to Mar-2026 · ABS 8752.0 (state)

17.1% vs prior year · 14,902 started

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

CYGNET RIVER is a SA suburb offering lower 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 2.3% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 4.0%
  • 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

$1,209/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.2%

69.7% owner-occupier

Median age

48.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

ABS SALM (SA2)

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Projected growth

+1.1% p.a.

state gov forecast

Socio-economic

4/10

SEIFA IRSAD decile · ABS

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

14.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.4 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

137.3 km

Regional

Days on market

61 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

78.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

142/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 5223

📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

📚Combined (1)

Kangaroo Island Community Education

Government · Yrs R-12 · Remote

ICSEA 998(46%)
710 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls12% 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

Moderate
77/ 100

6.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
998ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
12/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

5

/ 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

low

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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