Programmatic ranking · 2026

Best SA suburbs to invest in under $1.2M

24 suburbs match this filter today. Average 5-year capital growth across them is 9.4%/yr; average gross yield is 2.7%. The dominant signal right now is capital growth — Average 5-year capital growth in this filter is driving the ranking. Top pick: Noarlunga (65/100). 10.8%/yr capital growth, 4.4% gross yield.

Last updated: May 2026.

Score legend · 0–40 weak · 40–60 moderate · 60–75 strong · 75+ exceptional. Scores blend growth, yield, demand and infrastructure signals against your strategy. Full methodology →

  1. #1

    Noarlunga

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

    Growth + yield · 10.8% · 4.4%
    65
    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
    61
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.8%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    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
    61
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.2%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5115 · PlayfordCompare investment case
  4. #4

    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
  5. #5

    Salisbury

    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 rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.5%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5108 · SalisburyCompare investment case
  6. #6

    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
  7. #7

    Morphett Vale

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

    5y growth · 10.5%/yr
    60
    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
  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
    59
    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
  10. #10

    Mount Barker

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

    5y growth · 9.2%/yr
    57
    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

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