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Top Positive Geared & High-Yield Suburbs in South Australia

Ranked directory of high rental yield and positive cash flow property investment suburbs across South Australia. Compare gross rental yields, 12-month capital growth rates, and median house prices to find profitable property deals.

Average State Yield
3.8%

Across tracked SA postcodes

High-Yield Suburbs
57

Suburbs with ≥ 5.0% gross yield

Top Yielding Market
COOBER PEDY

13.1% gross yield

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Ranked Investment Suburbs in South Australia

Sorted by combined cash-flow yield and 12-month capital growth score

496 suburbs tracked
Rank #1 • SA 5540

PORT PIRIE WEST

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$325,000
Gross Rental Yield6.9%
12-Month Growth+47.1%
Sales Volume (12m)77 sold transactions
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Rank #2 • SA 5422

PETERBOROUGH

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$245,000
Gross Rental Yield6.2%
12-Month Growth+36.1%
Sales Volume (12m)50 sold transactions
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Rank #3 • SA 5603

ARNO BAY

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$435,000
Gross Rental Yield5.9%
12-Month Growth+41.2%
Sales Volume (12m)10 sold transactions
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Rank #4 • SA 5550

PORT WAKEFIELD

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$410,000
Gross Rental Yield5.8%
12-Month Growth+41.4%
Sales Volume (12m)13 sold transactions
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Rank #5 • SA 5307

KAROONDA

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$335,000
Gross Rental Yield5.8%
12-Month Growth+36.7%
Sales Volume (12m)13 sold transactions
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Rank #6 • SA 5357

BLANCHETOWN

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$300,000
Gross Rental Yield5.7%
12-Month Growth+71.4%
Sales Volume (12m)11 sold transactions
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Rank #7 • SA 5480

LAURA

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$422,500
Gross Rental Yield5.7%
12-Month Growth+40.8%
Sales Volume (12m)14 sold transactions
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Rank #8 • SA 5462

BLYTH

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$450,000
Gross Rental Yield5.6%
12-Month Growth+38.5%
Sales Volume (12m)15 sold transactions
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Rank #9 • SA 5608

WHYALLA STUART

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$306,250
Gross Rental Yield5.5%
12-Month Growth+45.8%
Sales Volume (12m)201 sold transactions
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Rank #10 • SA 5641

KIMBA

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$240,000
Gross Rental Yield5.4%
12-Month Growth+37.9%
Sales Volume (12m)14 sold transactions
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Rank #11 • SA 5345

BARMERA

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$517,500
Gross Rental Yield5.2%
12-Month Growth+34.4%
Sales Volume (12m)36 sold transactions
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Rank #12 • SA 5279

MOUNT BURR

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$390,000
Gross Rental Yield5.0%
12-Month Growth+34.5%
Sales Volume (12m)11 sold transactions
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Rank #13 • SA 5277

PENOLA

Balanced
Median Price$530,000
Gross Rental Yield4.7%
12-Month Growth+39.5%
Sales Volume (12m)27 sold transactions
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Rank #14 • SA 5417

BURRA

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$505,000
Gross Rental Yield5.6%
12-Month Growth+32.9%
Sales Volume (12m)34 sold transactions
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Rank #15 • SA 5583

COOBOWIE

Balanced
Median Price$563,750
Gross Rental Yield4.4%
12-Month Growth+46.0%
Sales Volume (12m)10 sold transactions
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Rank #16 • SA 5690

CEDUNA

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$362,500
Gross Rental Yield5.9%
12-Month Growth+31.8%
Sales Volume (12m)41 sold transactions
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Rank #17 • SA 5522

FISHERMAN BAY

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$340,000
Gross Rental Yield10.0%
12-Month Growth+23.5%
Sales Volume (12m)13 sold transactions
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Rank #18 • SA 5202

MYPONGA

Balanced
Median Price$1,070,000
Gross Rental Yield3.8%
12-Month Growth+52.9%
Sales Volume (12m)13 sold transactions
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Rank #19 • SA 5173

PORT WILLUNGA

Balanced
Median Price$1,055,000
Gross Rental Yield3.6%
12-Month Growth+35.0%
Sales Volume (12m)28 sold transactions
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Rank #20 • SA 5576

YORKETOWN

Balanced
Median Price$479,000
Gross Rental Yield4.4%
12-Month Growth+33.2%
Sales Volume (12m)15 sold transactions
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Rank #21 • SA 5116

HILLIER

Balanced
Median Price$1,917,500
Gross Rental Yield3.5%
12-Month Growth+173.9%
Sales Volume (12m)15 sold transactions
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Rank #22 • SA 5153

ECHUNGA

Balanced
Median Price$1,618,000
Gross Rental Yield3.4%
12-Month Growth+104.6%
Sales Volume (12m)17 sold transactions
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Rank #23 • SA 5115

KUDLA

Balanced
Median Price$1,980,000
Gross Rental Yield3.4%
12-Month Growth+58.4%
Sales Volume (12m)17 sold transactions
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Rank #24 • SA 5242

BALHANNAH

Balanced
Median Price$1,450,000
Gross Rental Yield3.3%
12-Month Growth+73.6%
Sales Volume (12m)24 sold transactions
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Rank #25 • SA 5031

THEBARTON

Balanced
Median Price$1,450,000
Gross Rental Yield3.3%
12-Month Growth+62.8%
Sales Volume (12m)17 sold transactions
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Rank #26 • SA 5007

WELLAND

Balanced
Median Price$1,400,000
Gross Rental Yield3.1%
12-Month Growth+35.9%
Sales Volume (12m)19 sold transactions
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Rank #27 • SA 5035

FORESTVILLE

Balanced
Median Price$1,852,500
Gross Rental Yield2.8%
12-Month Growth+51.2%
Sales Volume (12m)12 sold transactions
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Rank #28 • SA 5070

PAYNEHAM

Balanced
Median Price$1,396,000
Gross Rental Yield2.8%
12-Month Growth+43.2%
Sales Volume (12m)35 sold transactions
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Rank #29 • SA 5259

WELLINGTON EAST

Balanced
Median Price$792,000
Gross Rental Yield4.2%
12-Month Growth+32.0%
Sales Volume (12m)14 sold transactions
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Rank #30 • SA 5253

RIVERGLADES

Balanced
Median Price$830,000
Gross Rental Yield3.8%
12-Month Growth+32.8%
Sales Volume (12m)14 sold transactions
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Investor Guide & FAQs

Investing in South Australia Property Markets

What makes a suburb in South Australia positively geared?

A positively geared property produces gross annual rental income that exceeds mortgage financing and statutory holding costs (council rates, water, insurance, and maintenance). In South Australia, suburbs with rental yields above 5.0% typically achieve positive cash flow under standard 20% deposit financing.

How are median prices and yields calculated for SA?

PosiProp aggregates rolling 12-month transaction records and active rental listings across all postcodes in South Australia. Rental yields reflect annual advertised rents divided by median sale prices for matching property types. For full formulas, see our Data Methodology.

Are regional markets in South Australia safe for long-term investment?

Regional centers with diverse economic drivers (health, education, logistics, agriculture, and government administration) often provide higher cash-flow yields while maintaining steady capital growth. We recommend reviewing 12-month sales volumes and days-on-market metrics alongside yield percentages.

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