SA5211· Pop. 16,845Yankalilla

LOWER INMAN VALLEY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

—

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

6.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

4.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.9%

modelled estimate

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LOWER INMAN VALLEY 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

$290/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+3.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.39%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

LOWER INMAN VALLEY is a SA suburb offering high 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

Strong rental yield of 6.2%
Consistent annual growth of 4.4%
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

$994/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.5%

74.0% owner-occupier

Median age

60.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.7%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

15.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.9%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

71.0 km

Regional

Days on market

63 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

9 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

9.4 km

Near coast

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

93/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 5211

🏫1 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Victor Harbor Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 963(30%)

454 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls6% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Victor Harbor High School

Government · Yrs U, 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 974(35%)

633 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls6% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Investigator College

Independent · Yrs R-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1065(74%)

668 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls26% top SEA quarter

Encounter Lutheran College

Independent · Yrs R-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1048(67%)

748 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls20% 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

100/ 100

0.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1013ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

13/ 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

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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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