DIREK
Investor score
69
Liveability 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
Real$810,500
SA Gov · 2026
Rent yield
Real3.5%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real16.0%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.0.8%
modelled estimate
AI insights for DIREK
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
DIREK 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 rent
$540/wk
SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026
Demand change
+8.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
9.8
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.52%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+13.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+10.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
63 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.3.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
High supply risk
5-year price history
Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
DIREK is a metropolitan SA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 16.0% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,403/wk
$84k taxable p.a.
Renters
23.9%
73.0% owner-occupier
Median age
36.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.3%
Population growth
+2.7% p.a.
Investor-owned
10.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
57%
36% apartments
Degree qualified
32.6%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
14.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
390 m²
Compact block
Household size
2.2 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
4.0%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
23.2 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
32 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
67.5%
Strong demand
Walkability
2 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
28.6 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
1,169/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 5110
🏫Primary (1)
Government · Yrs U, R-6 · Major Cities
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
Moderate0.7 offences / 100 persons
Source: SA Police · 2024-25
School quality
Below average1 school in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
30
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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