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Leabrook, SA 5068
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,465,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$710,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
1.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+4.4%
market range -2.5% to +15.0%
Investment snapshot for Leabrook
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Leabrook market and investor summary
In Leabrook, SA 5068, houses show a gross rental yield of 1.9%. House prices have moved +4.4% over the past year and -45.5% over three years. At 0.5% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 1.9% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.5% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Leabrook: people, income and schools
Leabrook has a resident population of roughly 1,605, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 6% over five years. The median age is 55, an older, established demographic, and families account for 54% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $88,000 a year, or roughly $1,690 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index).
There are 53 schools within about 5km, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. It is roughly 5.0 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 67 for walkability and 6 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 1,605
- +6% over 5yr
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $88,000/yr
- Households renting
- 21%
- Family households
- 54%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 53
- avg ICSEA 1144
- Unemployment
- 2.3%
- Distance to CBD
- 5.0 km
- Walk score
- 67/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Leabrook
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What should I check before investing in Leabrook?
Leabrook has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.3% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +4.4% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What rental yield does Leabrook show?
The gross rental yield in Leabrook is 1.9% for houses and 4.3% 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 Leabrook?
House prices in Leabrook are up 4.4% over the past year and down 45.5% 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 Leabrook?
The current vacancy rate in Leabrook is 0.5%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Leabrook?
Leabrook has a population of approximately 1,605 residents, with a median age of 55.
What schools are near Leabrook?
There are 53 schools within roughly 5km of Leabrook. 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 Leabrook's population growing?
The population of Leabrook has grown about 6% 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 Leabrook from the CBD?
Leabrook is about 5.0 km from the CBD.
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