West Torrens · 5024
West Beach, SA
8.4%/yr capital growth, tight 1.1% vacancy.
NextSuburb scoreTier C
52Average
Median house
$1.25M
5y growth
8.4%/yr
Gross yield
1.3%
Vacancy
1.1%
Growth-led, low cashflowMedium confidence
Eight-signal breakdown
Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.
- Capital growth (5y)8.4%/yr84/100
- Population growth+6.5% (5y)65/100
- Supply tightening-4.0% YoY70/100
- Rental yield1.3%27/100
- Rental demand1.1% vacancy73/100
- Income growth+17.0% (5y)68/100
- Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline0/100
- Affordability17% under cap17/100
Why this score
West Beach scores 52/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 8.4%/yr capital growth over five years and 1.1% vacancy rate. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 1.3% leaves modest cashflow.
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
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