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Upper Sturt, SA 5156
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
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Median Unit
$450,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.0%
1yr Growth
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Investment snapshot for Upper Sturt
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Upper Sturt market and investor summary
In Upper Sturt, SA 5156, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.0%. At 3.9% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.0% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 3.9% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Upper Sturt: people, income and schools
Upper Sturt is home to around 1,005 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 41, it reads as skewed a little older, and 90% 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 $116,000 a year (about $2,230 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index).
Families have 8 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Upper Sturt sits about 13 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 5 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 1,005
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $116,000/yr
- Households renting
- 6%
- Family households
- 83%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 8
- avg ICSEA 1094
- Unemployment
- 1.7%
- Distance to CBD
- 13 km
- Walk score
- 5/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Upper Sturt
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What should I check before investing in Upper Sturt?
Upper Sturt has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.6%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Upper Sturt?
The median property price in Upper Sturt, SA 5156 is $450K for units.
What rental yield does Upper Sturt show?
The gross rental yield in Upper Sturt is 3.0% for houses and 5.6% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Upper Sturt?
The current vacancy rate in Upper Sturt is 3.9%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Upper Sturt?
Upper Sturt has a population of approximately 1,005 residents, with a median age of 41.
What schools are near Upper Sturt?
There are 8 schools within roughly 5km of Upper 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 Upper Sturt's population growing?
The population of Upper Sturt has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Upper Sturt from the CBD?
Upper Sturt is about 13 km from the CBD.
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