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Elizabeth

Best all-rounder on the index — no single dimension dominates and none lags.

Why it wins · Most balanced profile in your filter — +1 pts over Munno Para.

Stable entry · room to scaleSA · 5112$445k median
62Strong · top 15%
Details
Drivers
  • Capital growth11.8%/yr
  • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
  • Budget headroom70% under cap
  • Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state
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Noarlunga

68Strong
SA · $545k
Drivers
  • Capital growth10.8%/yr
  • Rental yield4.4%
  • Tight rentals1.2%
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state
Stable entry · room to scale
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Henley

67Strong
SA · $1.15M
Drivers
  • Capital growth8.5%/yr
  • Rental yield3.8%
  • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
  • Tight rentals1.2%
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state
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Tier BB — SolidScore 60–749 suburbs

  1. #1

    Noarlunga

    10.8%/yr capital growth, 4.4% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 10.8% · 4.4%
    66
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.8%/yr
    • Rental yield4.4%
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5168 · OnkaparingaCompare investment case
  2. #2

    Elizabeth

    11.8%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 11.8%/yr
    62
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.8%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Budget headroom70% under cap
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5112 · PlayfordCompare investment case
  3. #3

    Munno Para

    11.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 11.2%/yr
    62
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.2%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Budget headroom67% under cap
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5115 · PlayfordCompare investment case
  4. #4

    Salisbury

    10.8%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 10.8%/yr
    61
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.8%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.5%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5108 · SalisburyCompare investment case
  5. #5

    Para Hills

    10.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 10.2%/yr
    61
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.2%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5096 · SalisburyCompare investment case
  6. #6

    Morphett Vale

    10.5%/yr capital growth, tight 1.2% vacancy.

    5y growth · 10.5%/yr
    61
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.5%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5162 · OnkaparingaCompare investment case
  7. #7

    Gawler

    10.5%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 10.5%/yr
    60
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.5%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.3%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5118 · GawlerCompare investment case
  8. #8

    Reynella

    9.8%/yr capital growth, tight 1.2% vacancy.

    5y growth · 9.8%/yr
    60
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth9.8%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5161 · OnkaparingaCompare investment case
  9. #9

    Port Adelaide

    10.8%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 10.8%/yr
    60
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.8%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.0%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5015 · Port Adelaide EnfieldCompare investment case

Tier CC — ModerateScore 40–5921 suburbs

  1. #10

    Henley

    8.5%/yr capital growth, 3.8% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 8.5% · 3.8%
    59
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.8%
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5022 · Charles SturtCompare investment case
  2. #11

    Mount Barker

    9.2%/yr capital growth, tight 1.4% vacancy.

    5y growth · 9.2%/yr
    58
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth9.2%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    • Supply tightening-3.0% YoY
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.4%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5251 · Mount BarkerCompare investment case
  3. #12

    Aberfoyle Park

    9.2%/yr capital growth, tight 1.2% vacancy.

    5y growth · 9.2%/yr
    58
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth9.2%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.4%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5159 · OnkaparingaCompare investment case
  4. #13

    Semaphore

    9.4%/yr capital growth, tight 1.1% vacancy.

    5y growth · 9.4%/yr
    57
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth9.4%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.1%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Income growth+17.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.8%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5019 · Port Adelaide EnfieldCompare investment case
  5. #14

    Marion

    9.2%/yr capital growth, tight 1.2% vacancy.

    5y growth · 9.2%/yr
    57
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth9.2%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.2%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5043 · MarionCompare investment case
  6. #15

    Woodville

    9.4%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 9.4%/yr
    57
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth9.4%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.8%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5011 · Charles SturtCompare investment case
  7. #16

    Murray Bridge

    9.2%/yr capital growth, 74% under your cap.

    5y growth · 9.2%/yr
    55
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth9.2%/yr
    • Budget headroom74% under cap
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.2%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5253 · Murray BridgeCompare investment case
  8. #17

    Stepney

    listings tightening 6.0% YoY, 7.8%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 7.8%/yr
    53
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Capital growth7.8%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.0%
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.5%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5069 · Norwood Payneham St PetersCompare investment case
  9. #18

    Seacliff

    8.5%/yr capital growth, tight 1.1% vacancy.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    53
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.1%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Income growth+17.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.5%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5049 · Holdfast BayCompare investment case
  10. #19

    Aldgate

    8.2%/yr capital growth, tight 1.4% vacancy.

    5y growth · 8.2%/yr
    53
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth8.2%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    • Supply tightening-3.0% YoY
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.3%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5154 · Adelaide HillsCompare investment case
  11. #20

    West Lakes

    8.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 8.2%/yr
    53
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth8.2%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.7%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5021 · Charles SturtCompare investment case
  12. #21

    West Beach

    8.4%/yr capital growth, tight 1.1% vacancy.

    5y growth · 8.4%/yr
    52
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth8.4%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.1%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Income growth+17.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.3%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5024 · West TorrensCompare investment case
  13. #22

    Hahndorf

    7.8%/yr capital growth, tight 1.4% vacancy.

    5y growth · 7.8%/yr
    52
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth7.8%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    • Supply tightening-3.0% YoY
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.9%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5245 · Mount BarkerCompare investment case
  14. #23

    Mount Gambier

    8.2%/yr capital growth, 74% under your cap.

    5y growth · 8.2%/yr
    52
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth8.2%/yr
    • Budget headroom74% under cap
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5290 · Mount GambierCompare investment case
  15. #24

    Port Augusta

    80% under your cap, 7.4%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 7.4% · 3.4%
    52
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Budget headroom80% under cap
    • Capital growth7.4%/yr
    • Rental yield3.4%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5700 · Port AugustaCompare investment case
  16. #25

    Adelaide

    incomes +19.0% (5y), listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 7.2%/yr
    51
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Capital growth7.2%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.7%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5000 · AdelaideCompare investment case
  17. #26

    Parkside

    listings tightening 6.0% YoY, tight 1.0% vacancy.

    5y growth · 7.5%/yr
    51
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.0%
    • Capital growth7.5%/yr
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (93% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (1.5%)
    5063 · UnleyCompare investment case
  18. #27

    Brighton

    8.2%/yr capital growth, tight 1.1% vacancy.

    5y growth · 8.2%/yr
    51
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth8.2%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.1%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Income growth+17.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.4%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5048 · Holdfast BayCompare investment case
  19. #28

    Henley Beach

    8.2%/yr capital growth, tight 1.1% vacancy.

    5y growth · 8.2%/yr
    51
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth8.2%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.1%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Income growth+17.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.3%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5022 · Charles SturtCompare investment case
  20. #29

    Grange

    8.2%/yr capital growth, tight 1.1% vacancy.

    5y growth · 8.2%/yr
    51
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth8.2%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.1%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Income growth+17.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (93% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (1.2%)
    5022 · Charles SturtCompare investment case
  21. #30

    Stirling

    7.8%/yr capital growth, tight 1.4% vacancy.

    5y growth · 7.8%/yr
    51
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth7.8%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    • Supply tightening-3.0% YoY
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.9%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5152 · Adelaide HillsCompare investment case