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O'Sullivan Beach, SA 5166
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$795,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$200,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
3.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+12.0%
market range +5.0% to +22.5%
Investment snapshot for O'Sullivan Beach
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O'Sullivan Beach market and investor summary
In O'Sullivan Beach, SA 5166, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.8%. House prices have moved +12.0% over the past year and +41.9% over three years. At 1.4% 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 3.8% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 72 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in O'Sullivan Beach: people, income and schools
O'Sullivan Beach is home to around 1,844 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 44, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 62% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $56,000 a year (about $1,070 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 24 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. O'Sullivan Beach sits about 24 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 14 for walkability and 5 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 1,844
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $56,000/yr
- Households renting
- 29%
- Family households
- 62%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 24
- avg ICSEA 1035
- Unemployment
- 6.5%
- Distance to CBD
- 24 km
- Walk score
- 14/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in O'Sullivan Beach
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What should I check before investing in O'Sullivan Beach?
O'Sullivan Beach has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +12.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +41.9% 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 O'Sullivan Beach show?
The gross rental yield in O'Sullivan Beach is 3.8% for houses and 3.3% 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 O'Sullivan Beach?
House prices in O'Sullivan Beach are up 12.0% over the past year and up 41.9% 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 O'Sullivan Beach?
The current vacancy rate in O'Sullivan Beach is 1.4%. 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 O'Sullivan Beach?
O'Sullivan Beach has a population of approximately 1,844 residents, with a median age of 44.
What schools are near O'Sullivan Beach?
There are 24 schools within roughly 5km of O'Sullivan Beach. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is O'Sullivan Beach's population growing?
The population of O'Sullivan Beach has grown about 7% 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 O'Sullivan Beach from the CBD?
O'Sullivan Beach is about 24 km from the CBD.
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