Port Wakefield SA Property Investment
Barunga West · 5550 · Score: 57/100 · Hold
Port Wakefield Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Port Wakefield SA Investment Brief
HOLD — vacancy at 1.4% and $438/wk rent puts this in the top tier of SA yield suburbs.
THE MARKET
Port Wakefield has compounded at 3.2%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $388,295 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 26 days (sellers have the leverage).
- Median house: $388,295 (pending peer validation) | Units: $293,266
- Gross yield: 5.9% | Net yield: 4.4%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 661 | Owner-occupier rate: 56% | Affluence: Low
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.4% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
- Median weekly rent: $438/wk | Days on market: 26 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $473/night | Occupancy: 42%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$72,511/yr
- vs long-term rent: $22,776/yr (+218% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Port Wakefield maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.0%, median prices could reach $446,539 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Port Wakefield pull back 10-15% from $388,295, with vacancy rising to 2.5% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Cummins (SA): $438,044 median, 2.1% yield, 11.4% 1yr growth
- Elliston (SA): $341,559 median, 3.0% yield, 20.4% 1yr growth
- Jamestown (SA): $378,681 median, 5.7% yield, -1.5% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Port Wakefield 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 6.4%.
- Entry range: $349,466 – $427,125
- Minimum gross yield to target: 6.2%
- 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 3.2% + 10yr CAGR 4.3%
- +Very tight rental market (vacancy 1.4%) — upward price pressure
- +Active market (26 days avg)
- −Moderate supply pipeline (95 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
18
2020
18
2021
15
2022
25
2023
19
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 5550
Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
958
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
2/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Port Wakefield SA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $438/wk median rent for Port Wakefield. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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