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Goolwa North, SA 5214

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

Data updated

Strong Growth

Median House

$770,000

market range $725K-$850K

Median Unit

$465,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

3.7%

1yr Growth (houses)

+11.6%

market range +2.5% to +20.0%

Investment snapshot for Goolwa North

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Goolwa North market and investor summary

Goolwa North (SA 5214) runs a median house price of $770K, with houses yielding a gross 3.7%. House prices have moved +11.6% over the past year and +19.1% over three years. At 2.8% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.

For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.7% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.

Living in Goolwa North: people, income and schools

Goolwa North has a resident population of roughly 1,307, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. The median age is 66, an older, established demographic, and 83% 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 $49,000 a year, or roughly $950 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 15.6 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers.

There are 2 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 65 km from the CBD. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
1,307
+12% over 5yr
Median age
66 years
Median household income
$49,000/yr
Households renting
14%
Family households
67%
Socio-economic rank
2/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
2
avg ICSEA 974
Unemployment
3.6%
Distance to CBD
65 km

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 Goolwa North

What should I check before investing in Goolwa North?

Goolwa North has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +11.6% 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 Goolwa North?

The median property price in Goolwa North, SA 5214 is $770K for houses.

What rental yield does Goolwa North show?

The gross rental yield in Goolwa North is 3.7% 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 Goolwa North?

House prices in Goolwa North are up 11.6% over the past year and up 19.1% 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 Goolwa North?

The current vacancy rate in Goolwa North is 2.8%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.

How many people live in Goolwa North?

Goolwa North has a population of approximately 1,307 residents, with a median age of 66.

What schools are near Goolwa North?

There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Goolwa North. 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 Goolwa North affordable to buy in?

A median house in Goolwa North costs about 15.6 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 Goolwa North's population growing?

The population of Goolwa North has grown about 12% 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 Goolwa North from the CBD?

Goolwa North is about 65 km from the CBD.

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