SA5607· Pop. 54Streaky Bay

WHITES FLAT

EmergingAffordable, high-yield, growing population — early-cycle opportunity

Investor score

52

Liveability score

53

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.

$505,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Est.

2.6%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Real

5.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WHITES FLAT 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

Est.

$250/wk

modelled estimate · weekly

Demand change

+3.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.37%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

62 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

Dwellings built (SA)

Real

14,051

completed in year to Mar-2026 · ABS 8752.0 (state)

17.1% vs prior year · 14,902 started

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

WHITES FLAT 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 2.6% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 5.3%
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Tight new-supply pipeline (0.3% of stock) — limited new competition supports prices

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,504/wk

$58k taxable p.a.

Renters

12.0%

81.7% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.7%

ABS SALM (SA2)

Population growth

+2.2% p.a.

Projected growth

+0.1% p.a.

state gov forecast

Socio-economic

6/10

SEIFA IRSAD decile · ABS

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

66%

17% apartments

Degree qualified

17.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

910 m²

Large block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

196.8 km

Regional

Days on market

40 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

53.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

35 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

72.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,120/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5607

🏫3 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Ungarra Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Remote

ICSEA 1005(49%)
33 students9:1 student–teacher52% girls9% top SEA quarter

Poonindie Community Learning Centre

Government · Yrs R-6 · Remote

ICSEA 984(40%)
131 students16:1 student–teacher43% girls10% top SEA quarter

Lake Wangary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Remote

ICSEA 970(34%)
74 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls9% 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
986ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
37/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 18 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

13

/ 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

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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