Marree SA Property Investment

PASS — 0.5% gross yield on a $822,000 (pending peer validation) median.

Marree has compounded at 1.6%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $822,000 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 30 days (roughly balanced conditions).

• Median house: $822,000 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
• Gross yield: 0.5% | Net yield: -1.0%
• 5yr price CAGR: 1.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 1.8%/yr
• Population: 65 | Owner-occupier rate: 37% | Affluence: Average

• Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages

• Vacancy: 1.8% (stable) | Rental demand: High
• Median weekly rent: $80/wk | Days on market: 30 (stable)
• Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.

Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.

• No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
• Transport: Standard suburban transport access

If Marree maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $945,300 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Marree pull back 10-15% from $822,000, with vacancy rising to 3.2% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

• Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential

• Port Lincoln (SA): $580,255 median, 4.7% yield, 15.4% 1yr growth
• Wallaroo (SA): $580,762 median, 3.9% yield, 19.3% 1yr growth
• Watervale (SA): $704,000 median, 2.1% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth

Marree carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A growth 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: $739,800 – $904,200
• 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.