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Riverglades, SA 5253

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

Data updated

Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$690,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$520,000

Gross Yield (houses)

3.6%

1yr Growth (houses)

+13.8%

market range +10.0% to +17.5%

Investment snapshot for Riverglades

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Riverglades market and investor summary

In Riverglades, SA 5253, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.6%. House prices have moved +13.8% over the past year and +55.6% over three years. At 2.0% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.

For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.6% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.

Living in Riverglades: people, income and schools

About 856 people live in Riverglades, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 6% over five years. At a median age of 50, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 89% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.

The typical household income runs to around $74,000 a year (about $1,420 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10).

Families have 6 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Riverglades sits about 67 km from the CBD. 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
856
+6% over 5yr
Median age
50 years
Median household income
$74,000/yr
Households renting
11%
Family households
78%
Socio-economic rank
1/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
6
avg ICSEA 938
Unemployment
6.1%
Distance to CBD
67 km
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.

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Frequently asked questions about Riverglades

What should I check before investing in Riverglades?

Riverglades has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.6% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +13.8% 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 Riverglades?

The median property price in Riverglades, SA 5253 is $520K for units.

What rental yield does Riverglades show?

The gross rental yield in Riverglades is 3.6% for houses and 4.6% 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 Riverglades?

House prices in Riverglades are up 13.8% over the past year and up 55.6% 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 Riverglades?

The current vacancy rate in Riverglades is 2.0%. 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 Riverglades?

Riverglades has a population of approximately 856 residents, with a median age of 50.

What schools are near Riverglades?

There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Riverglades. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Riverglades's population growing?

The population of Riverglades 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 Riverglades from the CBD?

Riverglades is about 67 km from the CBD.

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