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West Croydon, SA 5008
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,055,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$595,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
2.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+13.3%
market range +7.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for West Croydon
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West Croydon market and investor summary
In West Croydon, SA 5008, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.9%. House prices have moved +13.3% over the past year. At 0.7% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.9% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.7% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in West Croydon: people, income and schools
About 4,242 people live in West Croydon, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. The median age is 38, broadly working-age, and 70% of homes are owner-occupied.
Households here earn a median of about $92,000 a year, or roughly $1,770 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 35% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 64 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 5.8 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 67 for walkability and 4 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.
- Population
- 4,242
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $92,000/yr
- Households renting
- 27%
- Family households
- 71%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 64
- avg ICSEA 1014
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Distance to CBD
- 5.8 km
- Walk score
- 67/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in West Croydon
View all →Frequently asked questions about West Croydon
What should I check before investing in West Croydon?
West Croydon has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +13.3% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Tight rental market (0.7% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What rental yield does West Croydon show?
The gross rental yield in West Croydon is 2.9% for houses. 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 West Croydon?
House prices in West Croydon are up 13.3% 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 West Croydon?
The current vacancy rate in West Croydon is 0.7%. 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 West Croydon?
West Croydon has a population of approximately 4,242 residents, with a median age of 38.
What schools are near West Croydon?
There are 64 schools within roughly 5km of West Croydon. 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 West Croydon's population growing?
The population of West Croydon 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 West Croydon from the CBD?
West Croydon is about 5.8 km from the CBD.
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