Manoora SA Property Investment
Clare and Gilbert Valleys · 5414 · Score: 42/100 · Caution
Manoora Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Manoora SA Investment Brief
CAUTION — $286,000 (pending peer validation) median with 11.7%/yr growth over 5 years.
THE MARKET
Manoora has compounded at 11.7%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $286,000 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 27 days (sellers have the leverage).
- Median house: $286,000 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 3.4% | Net yield: 1.9%
- 5yr price CAGR: 11.7%/yr | 3yr forecast: 10.5%/yr
- Population: 134 | Owner-occupier rate: 75% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.6% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $188/wk | Days on market: 27 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $538/night | Occupancy: 42%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$82,437/yr
- vs long-term rent: $9,776/yr (+743% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Angaston station 59.9km away
BULL CASE
If Manoora maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $328,900 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Manoora pull back 10-15% from $286,000, with vacancy rising to 2.9% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Elliston (SA): $341,559 median, 3.0% yield, 20.4% 1yr growth
- Light Pass (SA): $326,000 median, 4.7% yield, 12.1% 1yr growth
- Lock (SA): $251,871 median, 2.5% yield, 23.7% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Manoora carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A boom market combined with low vacancy risk warrants caution. Avoid new acquisitions unless significant discount to median pricing is achievable. Re-evaluate if vacancy falls below 2.5% or annual price growth exceeds 3%.
- Entry range: $257,400 – $314,600
- 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
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 11.7% + 10yr CAGR 0.8%
- +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
- +Active market (27 days avg)
- −Population decline (-2.1%/yr) — demand headwind
- −High supply pipeline (197 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
34
2020
40
2021
42
2022
48
2023
33
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 5414
Decile 7 of 10 — Average
Population
134
Education (IEO)
7/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
8/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Manoora SA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $188/wk median rent for Manoora. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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