SA5112· Pop. 20,445Salisbury

HILLBANK

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

63

Liveability score

41

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

$680,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-0.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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HILLBANK 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

$590/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+6.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.33%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

62 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$245k
2021
$363k
2022
$424k
2023
$498k
2024
$640k
2025
$685k
2026
$680k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

HILLBANK is a metropolitan SA suburb with moderate 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 4.5% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • 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

$992/wk

$84k taxable p.a.

Renters

43.0%

53.1% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.1%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

6.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

50%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

35.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

500 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

23.3 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

35 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

65 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

30.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,169/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5112

🏫5 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚3 Combined2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Mary Magdalene's School

Catholic · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 958(28%)
185 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls8% top SEA quarter

Elizabeth Grove Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 902(11%)
249 students11:1 student–teacher48% girls4% top SEA quarter

Elizabeth Vale Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 889(9%)
441 students10:1 student–teacher51% girls5% top SEA quarter

Elizabeth East Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 875(7%)
200 students11:1 student–teacher46% girls2% top SEA quarter

Elizabeth South Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 860(5%)
144 students8:1 student–teacher41% girls1% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Northern Adelaide Senior College

Government · Yrs U, 11-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 978(37%)
431 students17:1 student–teacher62% girls14% top SEA quarter

Playford International College

Government · Yrs U, 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 881(8%)
1,322 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls2% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (3)

Pinnacle College

Independent · Yrs R-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1049(68%)
993 students13:1 student–teacher54% girls26% top SEA quarter

Playford College

Independent · Yrs R-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 940(21%)
670 students13:1 student–teacher57% girls5% top SEA quarter

Kaurna Plains School

Government · Yrs U, R-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 699(1%)
162 students8:1 student–teacher46% girls1% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Indie School Elizabeth

Independent · Yrs 9-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 946(23%)
322 students9:1 student–teacher57% girls4% top SEA quarter

Edmund Rice Flexi School

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 908(12%)
163 students13:1 student–teacher54% girls6% 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

High crime
49/ 100

1.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Below average
907ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
50/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 51 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

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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