Charles Sturt · 5021
West Lakes, SA
8.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
NextSuburb scoreTier C
53Average
Median house
$1.15M
5y growth
8.2%/yr
Gross yield
1.7%
Vacancy
1.2%
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)8.2%/yr82/100
- Population growth+6.5% (5y)65/100
- Supply tightening-5.0% YoY75/100
- Rental yield1.7%34/100
- Rental demand1.2% vacancy70/100
- Income growth+16.0% (5y)64/100
- Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline0/100
- Affordability24% under cap24/100
Why this score
West Lakes scores 53/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 8.2%/yr capital growth over five years and 1.2% vacancy rate. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 1.7% leaves modest cashflow.
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
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