Tonsley vs Yatala Vale
Property investment comparison - Tonsley, SA 5042 vs Yatala Vale, SA 5126
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Tonsley wins 3, Yatala Vale wins 0. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Tonsley | Yatala Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $770K | $770K |
| Median unit price | $465K | $835K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.37% | 4.35% |
| Gross rental yield (units) | - | 1.77% |
| 1-year house growth | +13.5%estimate | - |
| 3-year house growth | - | - |
| Vacancy rate | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Population | 743 | 260 |
Tonsley vs Yatala Vale: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $770K in Tonsley and $770K in Yatala Vale.
For units, Tonsley sits at a median of $465K against $835K in Yatala Vale, which makes Tonsley the more affordable unit market and Yatala Vale the pricier one.
Gross rental yield on houses is effectively level, at 4.37% in Tonsley and 4.35% in Yatala Vale, so neither suburb has a cash flow edge on houses.
Rental vacancy is 0.2% in Tonsley and 0.8% in Yatala Vale, so landlords in Tonsley face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Tonsley is the bigger suburb, with a population of 743 against 260, roughly 2.9 times the size of Yatala Vale; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Tonsley for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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