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Lower Inman Valley, SA 5211
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$830,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$755,000
Gross Yield (houses)
2.6%
1yr Growth (houses)
+5.9%
market range +2.5% to +20.0%
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Lower Inman Valley market and investor summary
In Lower Inman Valley, SA 5211, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.6%. House prices have moved +5.9% over the past year. At 6.4% 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 2.6% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 6.4% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 82 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Lower Inman Valley: people, income and schools
About 517 people live in Lower Inman Valley, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 9% over five years. The median age is 50, an older, established demographic, and 91% 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 $94,000 a year, or roughly $1,810 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). Locally, around 33% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
It is roughly 65 km from the CBD. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 517
- +9% over 5yr
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $94,000/yr
- Households renting
- 6%
- Family households
- 84%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 3.7%
- 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.
Properties in Lower Inman Valley
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What should I check before investing in Lower Inman Valley?
Lower Inman Valley has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +5.9% 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 are typical property prices in Lower Inman Valley?
The median property price in Lower Inman Valley, SA 5211 is $755K for units.
What rental yield does Lower Inman Valley show?
The gross rental yield in Lower Inman Valley is 2.6% for houses and 3.5% 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 Lower Inman Valley?
House prices in Lower Inman Valley are up 5.9% 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 Lower Inman Valley?
The current vacancy rate in Lower Inman Valley is 6.4%. 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 Lower Inman Valley?
Lower Inman Valley has a population of approximately 517 residents, with a median age of 50.
Is Lower Inman Valley's population growing?
The population of Lower Inman Valley has grown about 9% 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 Lower Inman Valley from the CBD?
Lower Inman Valley is about 65 km from the CBD.
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