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Buckland Park, SA 5120

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

Data updated

Strong Growth

Median House

$1,350,000

market range $850K-$1.4M

Median Unit

$635,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

2.6%

1yr Growth (houses)

+8.3%

market range +2.5% to +10.0%

Investment snapshot for Buckland Park

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Buckland Park market and investor summary

Buckland Park (SA 5120) runs a median house price of $1.4M, with houses yielding a gross 2.6%. House prices have moved +8.3% over the past year. At 6.1% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.6% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 6.1% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.

Living in Buckland Park: people, income and schools

Buckland Park is home to around 99 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 64% over five years. The median age is 35, broadly working-age, and 84% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.

Households here earn a median of about $92,000 a year, or roughly $1,760 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 14.7 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 25% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 28 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 12 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.

Population
99
+64% over 5yr
Median age
35 years
Median household income
$92,000/yr
Households renting
12%
Family households
77%
Socio-economic rank
4/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
1
avg ICSEA 962
Unemployment
4.7%
Distance to CBD
28 km
Walk score
12/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Buckland Park

What should I check before investing in Buckland Park?

Buckland Park has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +8.3% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Buckland Park?

The median property price in Buckland Park, SA 5120 is $1.4M for houses.

What rental yield does Buckland Park show?

The gross rental yield in Buckland Park is 2.6% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Buckland Park?

House prices in Buckland Park are up 8.3% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Buckland Park?

The current vacancy rate in Buckland Park is 6.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.

How many people live in Buckland Park?

Buckland Park has a population of approximately 99 residents, with a median age of 35.

What schools are near Buckland Park?

There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Buckland Park. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Buckland Park affordable to buy in?

A median house in Buckland Park costs about 14.7 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is Buckland Park's population growing?

The population of Buckland Park has grown about 64% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Buckland Park from the CBD?

Buckland Park is about 28 km from the CBD.

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