Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Charles Sturt, SA

38 suburbs in Charles Sturt council area · Part of Greater Adelaide · Population ~130,841 · 51,207 dwellings · 55 km²

Charles Sturt Council Average R-Score 77 / 100 — top suburb in Charles Sturt scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Charles Sturt100

Highest R-Score out of 38 suburbs in Charles Sturt

Charles Sturt council average77

Across 38 scored suburbs in Charles Sturt

Suburb medians in Charles Sturt range from $755,000 to $1,850,000.

3-year population movement: +4.6%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.6% of stock (~1,387 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $545M. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (18%), Retail Trade (13%), Manufacturing (11%), Construction (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,127,500

Across 38 suburbs in Charles Sturt (Sept 2026) · ~55 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.3%

Median asking rent ~$695/wk · Vacancy 1.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Charles Sturt100/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Charles Sturt

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Charles Sturt (South Australia).

Is Charles Sturt (SA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Charles Sturt (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 77/100 across 38 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Charles Sturt, the typical suburb median price is $1,127,500, median weekly rent is $695/wk, gross rental yield is 3.3%, and vacancy sits at 1.1%.

Which suburbs in Charles Sturt have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Charles Sturt (SA) are St Clair (100/100, median $755,000), Tennyson (100/100, median $1,275,000), West Lakes (88/100, median $1,365,000), Woodville (88/100, median $1,100,000), West Lakes Shore (87/100, median $1,300,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Charles Sturt?

Across Charles Sturt (SA), the median suburb property price is $1,127,500, median asking rent is $695/wk, and median gross yield is 3.3%, with homes averaging 55 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Charles Sturt include Tennyson (7.8%), St Clair (4.8%), West Lakes Shore (4.2%).

What are the demographics and size of the Charles Sturt council area?

Charles Sturt is a Local Government Area in South Australia (part of Greater Adelaide) with an ABS estimated resident population of 130,841, approximately 51,207 dwellings, covering 55 sq km.

What are the best streets in Charles Sturt (SA)?

Every street across all 38 suburbs in Charles Sturt is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.