Whyalla · 5600

Whyalla, SA

4.2% gross yield, 84% under your cap.

NextSuburb scoreTier C
45Average
Median house
$245k
5y growth
7.2%/yr
Gross yield
4.2%
Vacancy
2.4%
Thin market · ~4k residentsMedium 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)7.2%/yr
    72/100
  • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    65/100
  • Supply tightening+2.0% YoY
    40/100
  • Rental yield4.2%
    85/100
  • Rental demand2.4% vacancy
    40/100
  • Income growth+11.0% (5y)
    44/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability84% under cap
    84/100

Why this score

Whyalla scores 45/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 4.2% gross rental yield and 7.2%/yr capital growth over five years. The standout watch-out: population of 3,609 makes the market illiquid.

Drivers
  • Rental yield4.2%
  • Budget headroom84% under cap
  • 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

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60-month score history

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