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Top Positive Geared Suburbs in South Australia

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

Average State Yield
3.8%

Across tracked SA postcodes

High-Yield Suburbs
56

Suburbs with ≥ 5.0% gross yield

Top Yielding Market
COOBER PEDY

12% gross yield

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Ranked Investment Suburbs in South Australia

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

498 suburbs tracked
Rank #1SA 5540

PORT PIRIE WEST

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$323,500
Gross Rental Yield6.9%
12-Month Growth+74.9%
Sales Volume (12m)73 sold transactions
Rank #2SA 5550

PORT WAKEFIELD

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$415,000
Gross Rental Yield6.4%
12-Month Growth+59.6%
Sales Volume (12m)10 sold transactions
Rank #3SA 5304

PINNAROO

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$247,500
Gross Rental Yield6.1%
12-Month Growth+41.4%
Sales Volume (12m)11 sold transactions
Rank #4SA 5307

KAROONDA

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$330,000
Gross Rental Yield5.8%
12-Month Growth+37.5%
Sales Volume (12m)12 sold transactions
Rank #5SA 5608

WHYALLA STUART

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$299,500
Gross Rental Yield5.6%
12-Month Growth+46.1%
Sales Volume (12m)199 sold transactions
Rank #6SA 5480

LAURA

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$420,000
Gross Rental Yield5.5%
12-Month Growth+51.6%
Sales Volume (12m)13 sold transactions
Rank #7SA 5522

FISHERMAN BAY

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$340,000
Gross Rental Yield11.0%
12-Month Growth+23.5%
Sales Volume (12m)15 sold transactions
Rank #8SA 5462

BLYTH

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$432,500
Gross Rental Yield6.0%
12-Month Growth+33.1%
Sales Volume (12m)10 sold transactions
Rank #9SA 5279

MOUNT BURR

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$390,000
Gross Rental Yield5.1%
12-Month Growth+34.5%
Sales Volume (12m)11 sold transactions
Rank #10SA 5641

KIMBA

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$238,932
Gross Rental Yield5.2%
12-Month Growth+34.2%
Sales Volume (12m)15 sold transactions
Rank #11SA 5277

PENOLA

Balanced
Median Price$510,000
Gross Rental Yield4.7%
12-Month Growth+36.0%
Sales Volume (12m)35 sold transactions
Rank #12SA 5583

COOBOWIE

Balanced
Median Price$540,000
Gross Rental Yield4.7%
12-Month Growth+36.7%
Sales Volume (12m)11 sold transactions
Rank #13SA 5342

MONASH

Balanced
Median Price$600,000
Gross Rental Yield4.6%
12-Month Growth+54.6%
Sales Volume (12m)18 sold transactions
Rank #14SA 5575

MARION BAY

Balanced
Median Price$590,000
Gross Rental Yield4.5%
12-Month Growth+38.0%
Sales Volume (12m)14 sold transactions
Rank #15SA 5341

RENMARK WEST

Balanced
Median Price$600,000
Gross Rental Yield4.5%
12-Month Growth+46.3%
Sales Volume (12m)17 sold transactions
Rank #16SA 5256

MILANG

Balanced
Median Price$714,000
Gross Rental Yield4.7%
12-Month Growth+34.1%
Sales Volume (12m)27 sold transactions
Rank #17SA 5422

PETERBOROUGH

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$240,000
Gross Rental Yield5.9%
12-Month Growth+31.5%
Sales Volume (12m)47 sold transactions
Rank #18SA 5202

MYPONGA

Balanced
Median Price$1,113,000
Gross Rental Yield3.7%
12-Month Growth+59.0%
Sales Volume (12m)14 sold transactions
Rank #19SA 5690

CEDUNA

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$360,000
Gross Rental Yield5.7%
12-Month Growth+30.9%
Sales Volume (12m)40 sold transactions
Rank #20SA 5204

CARRICKALINGA

Balanced
Median Price$1,282,500
Gross Rental Yield3.5%
12-Month Growth+76.9%
Sales Volume (12m)28 sold transactions
Rank #21SA 5008

DEVON PARK

Balanced
Median Price$1,100,000
Gross Rental Yield3.4%
12-Month Growth+41.9%
Sales Volume (12m)33 sold transactions
Rank #22SA 5153

ECHUNGA

Balanced
Median Price$1,542,500
Gross Rental Yield3.3%
12-Month Growth+85.8%
Sales Volume (12m)16 sold transactions
Rank #23SA 5115

KUDLA

Balanced
Median Price$1,960,000
Gross Rental Yield3.3%
12-Month Growth+56.8%
Sales Volume (12m)20 sold transactions
Rank #24SA 5242

BALHANNAH

Balanced
Median Price$1,206,000
Gross Rental Yield3.3%
12-Month Growth+47.1%
Sales Volume (12m)23 sold transactions
Rank #25SA 5700

PORT AUGUSTA

Positive Cashflow
Median Price$339,000
Gross Rental Yield5.5%
12-Month Growth+30.4%
Sales Volume (12m)157 sold transactions
Rank #26SA 5031

THEBARTON

Balanced
Median Price$1,450,000
Gross Rental Yield3.2%
12-Month Growth+62.8%
Sales Volume (12m)16 sold transactions
Rank #27SA 5069

STEPNEY

Balanced
Median Price$1,455,000
Gross Rental Yield2.7%
12-Month Growth+38.0%
Sales Volume (12m)19 sold transactions
Rank #28SA 5556

WALLAROO

Balanced
Median Price$630,000
Gross Rental Yield4.2%
12-Month Growth+31.9%
Sales Volume (12m)97 sold transactions
Rank #29SA 5069

MAYLANDS

Balanced
Median Price$1,635,000
Gross Rental Yield2.6%
12-Month Growth+36.3%
Sales Volume (12m)15 sold transactions
Rank #30SA 5062

TORRENS PARK

Balanced
Median Price$1,942,500
Gross Rental Yield2.6%
12-Month Growth+42.8%
Sales Volume (12m)30 sold transactions
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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