Programmatic ranking · 2026

Best SA suburbs to invest in under $500K

7 suburbs match this filter today. Average 5-year capital growth across them is 9.0%/yr; average gross yield is 3.2%. The dominant signal right now is capital growth — Average 5-year capital growth in this filter is driving the ranking. Top pick: Elizabeth (57/100). 11.8%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

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
Elizabeth
11.8%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
5y growth · 11.8%/yr
1.3% vacancy
57
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
#2
Munno Para
11.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
5y growth · 11.2%/yr
1.3% vacancy
57
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth11.2%/yr
Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.3%
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
At top of budget (99% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
5115 · PlayfordCompare investment case
#3
Murray Bridge
9.2%/yr capital growth, population +6.5% (5y).
5y growth · 9.2%/yr
9.2%/yr 5y growth
50
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth9.2%/yr
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Rental yield3.2%
Risks
No major construction project in this state
5253 · Murray BridgeCompare investment case
#4
Port Augusta
7.4%/yr capital growth, 3.4% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 7.4% · 3.4%
7.4%/yr 5y growth
49
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
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
#5
Mount Gambier
8.2%/yr capital growth, population +6.5% (5y).
5y growth · 8.2%/yr
8.2%/yr 5y growth
47
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth8.2%/yr
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
No major construction project in this state
5290 · Mount GambierCompare investment case
#6
Whyalla
4.2% gross yield, 7.2%/yr capital growth.
Growth + yield · 7.2% · 4.2%
7.2%/yr 5y growth
43
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Rental yield4.2%
Capital growth7.2%/yr
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
Only 3,609 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
5600 · WhyallaCompare investment case
#7
Port Pirie
7.8%/yr capital growth, population +6.5% (5y).
Growth + yield · 7.8% · 3.2%
7.8%/yr 5y growth
27
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth7.8%/yr
Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Rental yield3.2%
Risks
Only 176 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
5540 · Port Pirie RegionalCompare investment case

Best SA suburbs to invest in under $500K

Elizabeth

Munno Para

Murray Bridge

Port Augusta

Mount Gambier

Whyalla

Port Pirie

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