Yahl SA Property Investment
Wattle Range · 5291 · Score: 59/100 · Hold
Yahl Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Yahl SA Investment Brief
HOLD — 1.4% gross yield on a $815,000 median.
THE MARKET
Yahl has compounded at 4.6%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $650,877 in 2021 is worth $815,000 today. Properties are sitting on market for 30 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,020,507 by 2031.
- Median house: $815,000 | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 1.4% | Net yield: -0.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: 4.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 4.2%/yr
- Population: 817 | Owner-occupier rate: 86% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.8% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $220/wk | Days on market: 30 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $408/night | Occupancy: 42%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$62,546/yr
- vs long-term rent: $11,440/yr (+447% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Yahl maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $937,250 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Yahl pull back 10-15% from $815,000, 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
- 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
- Elizabeth Park (SA): $671,000 median, 3.9% yield, 16.7% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Yahl 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 4.0%.
- Entry range: $733,500 – $896,500
- 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 4.6% + 10yr CAGR 5.3%
- +Above-average population growth (2.0%/yr)
- +Low rental vacancy (1.8%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (192 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
33
2020
41
2021
42
2022
47
2023
29
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 5291
Decile 7 of 10 — Average
Population
10,151
Education (IEO)
4/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
9/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Yahl SA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $220/wk median rent for Yahl. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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Analyse a Property →Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.