SA5158· Pop. 25,087Onkaparinga

TROTT PARK

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

Investor score

51

Liveability score

72

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

$800,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

Real

4.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-13.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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TROTT PARK 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

$630/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+4.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-4.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.51%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$430k
2021
$570k
2022
$610k
2023
$639k
2024
$783k
2025
$922k
2026
$800k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

TROTT PARK 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 4.1% 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

$1,857/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

13.8%

84.9% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

58%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

24.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

560 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.4%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

18.8 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

66 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

11.9 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,166/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5158

🏫5 Primary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Martin de Porres School

Catholic · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1060(72%)
530 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls23% top SEA quarter

Hallett Cove East Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1056(71%)
325 students19:1 student–teacher49% girls21% top SEA quarter

Woodend Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1050(68%)
631 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls20% top SEA quarter

Sheidow Park Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1020(56%)
290 students18:1 student–teacher51% girls13% top SEA quarter

Hallett Cove South Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 989(42%)
77 students8:1 student–teacher52% girls18% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

IQRA College

Independent · Yrs R-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1067(74%)
734 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls32% top SEA quarter

Hallett Cove School

Government · Yrs R-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 999(46%)
1,243 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls10% 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
94/ 100

0.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1034ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
67/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 18 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

19

/ 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

🌊

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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