Windsor Gardens SA Property Investment
Port Adelaide Enfield · 5087 · Score: 67/100 · Buy
Windsor Gardens Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Windsor Gardens SA Investment Brief
BUY — 3.4% gross yield on a $897,500–$1,027,001 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) median.
THE MARKET
Windsor Gardens has compounded at 3.0%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $897,500–$1,027,001 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 20 days (sellers have the leverage).
- Median house: $897,500–$1,027,001 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) | Units: $616,155
- Gross yield: 3.4% | Net yield: 1.9%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.0%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 5,827 | Owner-occupier rate: 59% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 0.8% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
- Median weekly rent: $650/wk | Days on market: 20 (improving)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $399/night | Occupancy: 42%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$61,119/yr
- vs long-term rent: $33,800/yr (+81% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Adelaide Metro Train Services Franchise (Under Delivery)
- North South Corridor (South Australia) (Under Construction)
- Transport: Islington station 6.4km away
BULL CASE
If Windsor Gardens maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $1,129,875 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Windsor Gardens pull back 10-15% from $982,500, with vacancy rising to 1.4% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Bushfire risk: HIGH (planning_overlay) — confirm BAL rating and any bushfire overlay obligations for the property
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Elizabeth (SA): $817,500 median, 3.1% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth
- Gepps Cross (SA): $912,646 median, 1.9% yield, 2.1% 1yr growth
- Kilburn (SA): $1,093,556 median, 2.8% yield, 31.9% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Windsor Gardens presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and very high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 3.4% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current recovery phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $884,250 – $1,080,750
- 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 3.0% + 10yr CAGR 4.4%
- +Above-average population growth (2.0%/yr)
- +Very tight rental market (vacancy 0.8%) — upward price pressure
- +Active market (20 days avg)
- −High supply pipeline (6082 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
1,263
2020
1,406
2021
1,273
2022
1,113
2023
1,027
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 5087
Decile 5 of 10 — Average
Population
12,541
Education (IEO)
8/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
2/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Windsor Gardens SA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $650/wk median rent for Windsor Gardens. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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