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Property Investment in Adelaide, SA
Adelaide Council Average R-Score 62 / 100 — top suburb in Adelaide scores 66/100
A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling
Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.
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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.
Suburb medians in Adelaide range from $1,425,000 to $2,040,000.
3-year population movement: +14.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.5% of stock (~345 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $11.7B. Key employment sectors: Public Administration and Safety (18%), Health Care and Social Assistance (15%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (12%), Education and Training (9%).
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Adelaide (SA) FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Adelaide
Is Adelaide (SA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?
As of Sept 2026, Adelaide (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 62/100 across 2 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 66/100. Across Adelaide, the typical suburb median price is $1,732,500, median weekly rent is $805/wk, gross rental yield is 2.5%, and vacancy sits at 2.8%.
Which suburbs in Adelaide have the highest R-Score right now?
In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Adelaide (SA) are North Adelaide (66/100, median $2,040,000), Adelaide (57/100, median $1,425,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.
What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Adelaide?
Across Adelaide (SA), the median suburb property price is $1,732,500, median asking rent is $805/wk, and median gross yield is 2.5%, with homes averaging 69 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Adelaide include Adelaide (2.6%), North Adelaide (2.3%).
What are the demographics and size of the Adelaide council area?
Adelaide is a Local Government Area in South Australia (part of Greater Adelaide) with an ABS estimated resident population of 30,173, approximately 11,669 dwellings, covering 16 sq km.
What are the best streets in Adelaide (SA)?
Every street across all 2 suburbs in Adelaide is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.