Mundulla SA Property Investment
Tatiara · 5270 · Score: 52/100 · Hold
Mundulla Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Mundulla SA Investment Brief
HOLD — 2.1% gross yield on a $505,388 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Median house price in Mundulla sits at $505,388 (pending peer validation) with 30 days on market and a 1.8% vacancy rate. This is a tight rental market right now.
- Median house: $505,388 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 2.1% | Net yield: 0.6%
- 5yr price CAGR: -0.5%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 432 | Owner-occupier rate: 82% | Affluence: High
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.8% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $200/wk | Days on market: 30 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $489/night | Occupancy: 42%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$74,945/yr
- vs long-term rent: $10,400/yr (+621% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Bordertown station 15.5km away
BULL CASE
If Mundulla maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $581,196 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Mundulla pull back 10-15% from $505,388, with vacancy rising to 3.2% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Keyneton (SA): $536,907 median, 2.4% yield, 5.3% 1yr growth
- Mount Gambier (SA): $579,262 median, 4.2% yield, 12.5% 1yr growth
- Jamestown (SA): $378,681 median, 5.7% yield, -1.5% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Mundulla offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a recovery 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: $454,849 – $555,927
- 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: 1yr growth 13.9% (heavily discounted — volatile)
- +Low rental vacancy (1.8%) — constrained supply
- −Moderate supply pipeline (89 approvals)
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
10
2020
22
2021
20
2022
22
2023
15
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 5270
Decile 7 of 10 — Average
Population
624
Education (IEO)
6/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
9/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Mundulla SA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $200/wk median rent for Mundulla. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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