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Meningie, SA 5264
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$465,000
market range $425K-$500K
Median Unit
$575,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.4%
1yr Growth (houses)
-2.0%
market range -5.0% to +12.5%
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Meningie market and investor summary
In Meningie, SA 5264, the median house sells for around $465K, on a gross rental yield of 4.4% for houses. House prices have moved -2.0% over the past year. At 0.3% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.4% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.3% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Meningie: people, income and schools
About 1,118 people live in Meningie, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 55, it reads as an older, established demographic, and families account for 61% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $53,000 a year (about $1,020 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 about 8.7 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 13% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 4 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 1,118
- +1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $53,000/yr
- Households renting
- 24%
- Family households
- 61%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 911
- Unemployment
- 4.1%
- Walk score
- 4/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Meningie
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Search Meningie listings →Frequently asked questions about Meningie
What should I check before investing in Meningie?
Meningie has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.4% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Tight rental market (0.3% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Meningie?
The median property price in Meningie, SA 5264 is $465K for houses and $575K for units.
What rental yield does Meningie show?
The gross rental yield in Meningie is 4.4% for houses and 2.0% 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 Meningie?
House prices in Meningie are down 2.0% 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 Meningie?
The current vacancy rate in Meningie is 0.3%. 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 Meningie?
Meningie has a population of approximately 1,118 residents, with a median age of 55.
What schools are near Meningie?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Meningie. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Meningie affordable to buy in?
A median house in Meningie costs about 8.7 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). 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 Meningie's population growing?
The population of Meningie has grown modestly, about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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