SA5464· Pop. 183Clare and Gilbert Valleys

KOOLUNGA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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.

$595,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

5.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.0%

modelled estimate

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KOOLUNGA 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

$350/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+5.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.01%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate 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

KOOLUNGA 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 3.1% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 5.6%
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

$1,309/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

16.0%

77.0% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.2%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

24.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

140.5 km

Regional

Days on market

85 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

37.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

92.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

24/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 5464

🏫2 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Koolunga Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1013(53%)

20 students7:1 student–teacher50% girls6% top SEA quarter

Brinkworth Primary and Early Childhood Centre

Government · Yrs R-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 944(22%)

5 students2:1 student–teacher40% girls

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

82/ 100

0.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

979ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

12/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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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