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

Property Investment in Holdfast Bay, SA

12 suburbs in Holdfast Bay council area · Part of Greater Adelaide · Population ~39,683 · 18,078 dwellings · 14 km²

Holdfast Bay Council Average R-Score 61 / 100 — top suburb in Holdfast Bay scores 67/100

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.

Top suburb in Holdfast Bay67

Highest R-Score out of 12 suburbs in Holdfast Bay

Holdfast Bay council average61

Across 12 scored suburbs in Holdfast Bay

Suburb medians in Holdfast Bay range from $905,000 to $2,050,000.

3-year population movement: +4.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.5% of stock (~281 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $30M. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (22%), Accommodation and Food Services (16%), Retail Trade (13%), Education and Training (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,532,500

Across 12 suburbs in Holdfast Bay (Sept 2026) · ~54 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.7%

Median asking rent ~$770/wk · Vacancy 1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Holdfast Bay67/100

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Holdfast Bay (SA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Holdfast Bay

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

Is Holdfast Bay (SA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Holdfast Bay (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 61/100 across 12 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 67/100. Across Holdfast Bay, the typical suburb median price is $1,532,500, median weekly rent is $770/wk, gross rental yield is 2.7%, and vacancy sits at 1%.

Which suburbs in Holdfast Bay have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Holdfast Bay (SA) are Glenelg East (67/100, median $1,695,000), Somerton Park (67/100, median $1,730,000), North Brighton (66/100, median $1,700,000), Glenelg South (64/100, median $2,050,000), Kingston Park (63/100, median $1,750,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Holdfast Bay?

Across Holdfast Bay (SA), the median suburb property price is $1,532,500, median asking rent is $770/wk, and median gross yield is 2.7%, with homes averaging 54 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Holdfast Bay include Seacliff (4.4%), Brighton (3%), Somerton Park (2.9%).

What are the demographics and size of the Holdfast Bay council area?

Holdfast Bay is a Local Government Area in South Australia (part of Greater Adelaide) with an ABS estimated resident population of 39,683, approximately 18,078 dwellings, covering 14 sq km.

What are the best streets in Holdfast Bay (SA)?

Every street across all 12 suburbs in Holdfast Bay is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.