Edinburgh North SA Property Investment
Playford · 5113 · Score: 55/100 · Hold
Edinburgh North Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Edinburgh North SA Investment Brief
HOLD — 2.1% gross yield on a $617,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
Edinburgh North has compounded at 2.7%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $617,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 20 days (sellers have the leverage).
- Median house: $617,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 2.1% | Net yield: 0.6%
- 5yr price CAGR: 2.7%/yr | 3yr forecast: 2.4%/yr
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 0.8% (stable) | Rental demand: Very High
- Median weekly rent: $250/wk | Days on market: 20 (improving)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $434/night | Occupancy: 42%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$66,580/yr
- vs long-term rent: $13,000/yr (+412% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Womma station 0.9km away
BULL CASE
If Edinburgh North maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $709,550 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Edinburgh North pull back 10-15% from $617,000, with vacancy rising to 1.4% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- No significant risk factors identified for this suburb
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Elizabeth Park (SA): $671,000 median, 3.9% yield, 16.7% 1yr growth
- Huntfield Heights (SA): $770,000 median, 4.0% yield, 16.0% 1yr growth
- Salisbury North (SA): $753,000 median, 3.8% yield, 10.3% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Edinburgh North offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a cooling phase with low vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 4.0%.
- Entry range: $555,300 – $678,700
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market holding under 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 2.7% + 10yr CAGR 3.8%
- +Very tight rental market (vacancy 0.8%) — upward price pressure
- +Active market (20 days avg)
- −High supply pipeline (8230 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
892
2020
1,509
2021
1,594
2022
1,933
2023
2,302
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 5113
Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
19,570
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
1/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Edinburgh North SA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $250/wk median rent for Edinburgh North. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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Analyse a Property →Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.