SA5063· Pop. 12,742Burnside

EASTWOOD

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

61

Liveability score

77

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

$1,560,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-20.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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EASTWOOD 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 price sourced from SA Gov · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$823/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+10.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-8.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.29%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

65 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$834k
2021
$1145k
2022
$1600k
2023
$1280k
2024
$1550k
2025
$1950k
2026
$1560k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

EASTWOOD is a metropolitan SA suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.7% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,916/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.5%

61.5% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

12%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

44.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

120 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

10.9%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

3.4 km

Inner city

Days on market

36 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

70 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

9.0 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

5,953/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5063

🏫4 Primary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Highgate School

Government · Yrs U, R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1150(95%)
616 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls63% top SEA quarter

Sunrise Christian School Fullarton

Independent · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1133(92%)
175 students18:1 student–teacher46% girls50% top SEA quarter

Parkside Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1126(90%)
331 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls49% top SEA quarter

St Raphael's School

Catholic · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1048(67%)
96 students8:1 student–teacher41% girls29% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Concordia College

Independent · Yrs R-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1140(93%)
1,312 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls56% 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
83/ 100

0.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1119ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
47/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 24 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

34

/ 100

Early signs

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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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