SA5236· Pop. 342Mount Barker

TUNGKILLO

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

58

Liveability score

26

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.

$760,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

5.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

4.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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TUNGKILLO 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

$750/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+3.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.22%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 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

TUNGKILLO 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 5.1%
  • 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,192/wk

$42k taxable p.a.

Renters

9.4%

88.4% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.5%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

6.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

77%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

25.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.4%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

42.6 km

Regional

Days on market

90 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

31 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

50.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

110/km²

Low density

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
28/ 100

2.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Disadvantaged
893ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
15/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

14

/ 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

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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