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Glenalta, SA 5052
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,075,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$450,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (units)
2.6%
1yr Growth (houses)
+10.0%
market range +2.5% to +15.0%
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Glenalta market and investor summary
Glenalta sits in SA, postcode 5052. House prices have moved +10.0% over the past year and +28.4% over three years. At 4.1% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
Demand is softer at 4.1% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Glenalta: people, income and schools
Glenalta is home to around 2,039 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 42, skewed a little older, and 88% 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 $102,000 a year, or roughly $1,970 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 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 are 22 schools within about 5km, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. It is roughly 9.6 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 15 for walkability and 4 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 2,039
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $102,000/yr
- Households renting
- 9%
- Family households
- 77%
- Socio-economic rank
- 10/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 22
- avg ICSEA 1114
- Unemployment
- 1.1%
- Distance to CBD
- 9.6 km
- Walk score
- 15/100
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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What should I check before investing in Glenalta?
Glenalta has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +10.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +28.4% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What rental yield does Glenalta show?
The gross rental yield in Glenalta is 2.6% 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 Glenalta?
House prices in Glenalta are up 10.0% over the past year and up 28.4% over three years. 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 Glenalta?
The current vacancy rate in Glenalta is 4.1%. 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 Glenalta?
Glenalta has a population of approximately 2,039 residents, with a median age of 42.
What schools are near Glenalta?
There are 22 schools within roughly 5km of Glenalta. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Glenalta's population growing?
The population of Glenalta has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Glenalta from the CBD?
Glenalta is about 9.6 km from the CBD.
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