Milang
Middle of the market across our four factors
Beats 32% of SA suburbs
#1,404 of 2,059 in SA · #10,396 of 17,753 nationally
Liveability score
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.$625,000
Modelled estimate · 2026
Rent yield
Real3.7%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real4.0%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.3%
modelled estimate
Investment checklist
The parameters investors screen on, checked against Milang.
9 of 14
checks passed
3/4
4/4
1/2
0/1
1/3
15 parameters · 14 with data for Milang · 6 of those from government sources · 1 not published
Annual rent as a share of price — the headline cash-flow measure, before costs.
3.74%
3.5% or higher
Under 2% is a landlord's market; above 3% means falling rents and letting-up periods.
1.3%
under 2%
New dwellings approved as a share of existing stock. The most reliable growth killer — lots of cranes caps prices.
2.6%
under 2% of stock
Gross yield minus rates, insurance, management and maintenance — typically 1.5–2 points lower.
6.41%
2.5% or higher
Composite of tenant competition — how quickly a vacancy is likely to fill.
58/100
60 or higher
Most long-run return comes from growth compounding on the whole asset, not your deposit.
4.0%
4% or higher
Medium-run trend — less noisy than a single year.
8.4%
4% or higher
Whether the market has compounded through a full cycle, not just a boom.
6.3%
5% or higher
Demand growth — but it only lifts prices where supply can't easily respond.
1.0%
1% or higher
Owner-heavy streets hold up in downturns; investor-heavy ones see correlated selling.
81.8%
65% or higher
Tenant demand and owner-occupier appeal both track perceived safety.
57/100
60 or higher
Catchment strength is the most durable driver of family-buyer demand.
932
1000 or higher
Commute access widens the tenant pool and supports rents.
12/100
40 or higher
Amenity within walking distance is consistently capitalised into price.
—
40 or higher
Local income security underwrites both rent payment and buyer depth.
1.8%
under 4%
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Days on market
How fast stock clears is a leading indicator — it moves before prices do. We have no free suburb-level source for it.
Count active listings on realestate.com.au or Domain and check their listing dates, or ask two local agents.
Auction clearance
Buyer competition at the margin. Only meaningful where auctions are actually common — in outer and regional suburbs most sales are private treaty, so a clearance rate says little.
Your state's Real Estate Institute publishes weekly clearance rates by region.
Flood risk
Drives insurance cost and, increasingly, insurability — which caps the resale pool. No free national dataset exists at suburb level; it is mapped council by council.
Search your council's flood overlay or planning portal for the specific address — risk varies street by street, so a suburb-wide rating would mislead even if we had one.
Bushfire risk
Same insurance exposure, plus rebuild-standard costs inside designated zones.
Check your state's designated bushfire-prone area mapping — NSW Planning Portal, VIC's BPA layer on VicPlan, Queensland Globe, or WA's Map Viewer Plus.
Strata and body corporate costs
For units this can swallow a third of gross rent, and a special levy can arrive without warning.
Ask for the strata report and the last two years of minutes before you offer.
What the street is actually like
Suburb medians average over streets that trade very differently — a main road, a flight path or a commission block will not show up in any of the figures above.
Walk it at night and on a weekday morning. Nothing on this page substitutes for that.
AI insights for Milang
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
Milang 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 · houses
Real$450/wk
SA Housing Trust · 2026 · weekly
Demand change
+3.2%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
3.9
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
6.41%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
58 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real2.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Moderate supply
Dwellings built (SA)
Real14,051
completed in year to Mar-2026 · ABS 8752.0 (state)
▲ 17.1% vs prior year · 14,902 started
Price & rent growth
How Milang has moved — and whether rent has kept pace with price
No house price history here — too few sales a year to form a reliable median.
Jun 25 – Jun 26
Price from government sales (annual), rent from bond lodgements (monthly or quarterly, depending on the state). Periods with too few sales to form a median are excluded.
Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
Milang is a SA suburb offering moderate 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 3.7% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 4.0%
- 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 2022–23Median household income
$874/wk
$42k taxable p.a.
Renters
13.5%
81.8% owner-occupier
Median age
56.0 yrs
Unemployment
1.8%
ABS SALM (SA2)
Population growth
+1.0% p.a.
Projected growth
+1.4% p.a.
state gov forecast
Socio-economic
1/10
SEIFA IRSAD decile · ABS
Investor-owned
10.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
93%
1% apartments
Degree qualified
16.9%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
9.0%
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
74.0 km
Regional
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
30.4 km
Inland
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
22/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Liveability & safety
Safety index
High crime1.2 offences / 100 persons
Source: SA Police · 2024-25
School quality
Below average2 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
6
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
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Common questions about Milang
What is the median house price in Milang?
The median house price in Milang, SA 5256 is estimated at $625,000. This is a modelled estimate, not a recorded sale figure — treat it as approximate and confirm against recent local sales.
What is the average rent in Milang?
The median rent in Milang, SA 5256 is $450 per week, from state bond-lodgement data. That works out to a gross rental yield of about 3.7%.
Is Milang a good investment?
Milang, SA 5256 scores below average against our investment checklist, at 48 out of 100, with a gross yield of about 3.7%, estimated annual growth of 4.0%, a median around $625,000. Yield and growth figures are modelled estimates, so use them to compare suburbs rather than as a forecast. The full checklist on this page breaks the score into cash flow, growth, supply and risk.
Is Milang a safe suburb?
Milang scores 57 out of 100 for safety, which is around the national average. The score is built from state police offence data for this area, not resident sentiment.
What are the schools like in Milang?
Milang has 2 schools in or near the suburb, with an average ICSEA of 932 — below the Australian average of 1000. ICSEA is ACARA's index of educational advantage.
How far is Milang from the city, and what is transport like?
Milang is about 74 km from the CBD, with a public-transport score of 12 out of 100, calculated from actual train, tram and bus stops nearby.
Answers are generated from the data on this page. Figures marked as estimates are modelled, not recorded transactions.
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