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Echunga, SA 5153
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$2,315,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$795,000
Gross Yield (houses)
2.1%
1yr Growth (houses)
+20.8%
market range -15.0% to +77.5%
Investment snapshot for Echunga
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Echunga market and investor summary
In Echunga, SA 5153, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.1%. House prices have moved +20.8% over the past year. At 3.4% 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 2.1% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation.
Living in Echunga: people, income and schools
Echunga is home to around 1,219 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 41, it reads as skewed a little older, and 86% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $109,000 a year (about $2,090 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 14% 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. Echunga sits about 26 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 1 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 1,219
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $109,000/yr
- Households renting
- 11%
- Family households
- 80%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 1019
- Unemployment
- 2.1%
- Distance to CBD
- 26 km
- Walk score
- 1/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Echunga
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What should I check before investing in Echunga?
Echunga has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +20.8% 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 Echunga?
The median property price in Echunga, SA 5153 is $795K for units.
What rental yield does Echunga show?
The gross rental yield in Echunga is 2.1% for houses and 2.5% for units. 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 Echunga?
House prices in Echunga are up 20.8% 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 Echunga?
The current vacancy rate in Echunga is 3.4%. 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 Echunga?
Echunga has a population of approximately 1,219 residents, with a median age of 41.
What schools are near Echunga?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Echunga. 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 Echunga's population growing?
The population of Echunga has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Echunga from the CBD?
Echunga is about 26 km from the CBD.
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