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Royal Park, SA 5014

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

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$865,000

market range $425K-$1.1M

Median Unit

$585,000

market range $450K-$625K

Gross Yield (houses)

3.6%

1yr Growth (houses)

+8.7%

market range +0.0% to +22.5%

Investment snapshot for Royal Park

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Royal Park market and investor summary

In Royal Park, SA 5014, the median house sells for around $865K, on a gross rental yield of 3.6% for houses. House prices have moved +8.7% over the past year. At 0.6% 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 3.6% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Royal Park: people, income and schools

Royal Park is home to around 3,453 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. At a median age of 37, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 66% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $74,000 a year (about $1,410 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 11.8 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 23% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 36 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Royal Park sits about 11 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 62 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
3,453
+8% over 5yr
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$74,000/yr
Households renting
31%
Family households
66%
Socio-economic rank
3/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
36
avg ICSEA 1004
Unemployment
4.5%
Distance to CBD
11 km
Walk score
62/100

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 Royal Park

What should I check before investing in Royal Park?

Royal Park has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.1%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +8.7% 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 Royal Park?

The median property price in Royal Park, SA 5014 is $865K for houses and $585K for units.

What rental yield does Royal Park show?

The gross rental yield in Royal Park is 3.6% for houses and 5.1% 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 Royal Park?

House prices in Royal Park are up 8.7% 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 Royal Park?

The current vacancy rate in Royal Park is 0.6%. 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 Royal Park?

Royal Park has a population of approximately 3,453 residents, with a median age of 37.

What schools are near Royal Park?

There are 36 schools within roughly 5km of Royal Park. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Royal Park affordable to buy in?

A median house in Royal Park costs about 11.8 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). 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 Royal Park's population growing?

The population of Royal Park has grown about 8% 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 Royal Park from the CBD?

Royal Park is about 11 km from the CBD.

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