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Sturt, SA 5047
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$920,000
market range $500K-$1.1M
Median Unit
$790,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield
-
1yr Growth (houses)
+11.1%
market range +7.5% to +15.0%
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Sturt market and investor summary
Sturt (SA 5047) runs a median house price of $920K. House prices have moved +11.1% over the past year and +39.0% over three years. At 0.2% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.2% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 62 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Sturt: people, income and schools
About 2,787 people live in Sturt, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 9% over five years. The median age is 38, broadly working-age, and families account for 61% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $64,000 a year, or roughly $1,220 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 14.5 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There are 36 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 11 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 56 for walkability and 8 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 2,787
- +9% over 5yr
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $64,000/yr
- Households renting
- 40%
- Family households
- 61%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 36
- avg ICSEA 1063
- Unemployment
- 3.5%
- Distance to CBD
- 11 km
- Walk score
- 56/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Sturt
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What should I check before investing in Sturt?
Sturt has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +11.1% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +39.0% 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 are typical property prices in Sturt?
The median property price in Sturt, SA 5047 is $920K for houses.
What does recent house price growth show for Sturt?
House prices in Sturt are up 11.1% over the past year and up 39.0% 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 Sturt?
The current vacancy rate in Sturt is 0.2%. 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 Sturt?
Sturt has a population of approximately 2,787 residents, with a median age of 38.
What schools are near Sturt?
There are 36 schools within roughly 5km of Sturt. 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 Sturt affordable to buy in?
A median house in Sturt costs about 14.5 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 Sturt's population growing?
The population of Sturt 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 Sturt from the CBD?
Sturt is about 11 km from the CBD.
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