Mount Barker · 5251

Mount Barker, SA

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

NextSuburb scoreTier C
58Average
Median house
$745k
5y growth
9.2%/yr
Gross yield
2.4%
Vacancy
1.4%
Growth-led, low cashflowHigh confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)9.2%/yr
    92/100
  • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    65/100
  • Supply tightening-3.0% YoY
    65/100
  • Rental yield2.4%
    49/100
  • Rental demand1.4% vacancy
    65/100
  • Income growth+16.0% (5y)
    64/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability50% under cap
    50/100

Why this score

Mount Barker scores 58/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 9.2%/yr capital growth over five years and 1.4% vacancy rate. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 2.4% leaves modest cashflow.

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

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60-month score history

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