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Property Investment in Kangaroo Island, SA

49 suburbs in Kangaroo Island council area · Population ~5,212 · 3,184 dwellings · 4,401 km²

Kangaroo Island Council Average R-Score 52 / 100 — top suburb in Kangaroo Island scores 94/100

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 Kangaroo Island94

Highest R-Score out of 49 suburbs in Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island council average52

Across 16 scored suburbs in Kangaroo Island

Suburb medians in Kangaroo Island range from $160,000 to $6,750,000.

3-year population movement: +2.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.6% of stock (~49 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (22%), Accommodation and Food Services (13%), Retail Trade (10%), Health Care and Social Assistance (9%).

Typical suburb median price$653,000

Across 49 suburbs in Kangaroo Island (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.5%

Median asking rent ~$340/wk · Vacancy 7.7%.

Top suburb R-Score in Kangaroo Island94/100

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Kangaroo Island (SA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Kangaroo Island

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

Is Kangaroo Island (SA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Kangaroo Island (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 52/100 across 49 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 94/100. Across Kangaroo Island, the typical suburb median price is $653,000, median weekly rent is $340/wk, gross rental yield is 4.5%, and vacancy sits at 7.7%.

Which suburbs in Kangaroo Island have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Kangaroo Island (SA) are Island Beach (94/100, median $475,000), Parndana (91/100, median $242,500), Wisanger (85/100, median $370,000), D'Estrees Bay (73/100, median $985,000), American River (62/100, median $551,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Kangaroo Island?

Across Kangaroo Island (SA), the median suburb property price is $653,000, median asking rent is $340/wk, and median gross yield is 4.5%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Kangaroo Island include Island Beach (11%), Haines (9.7%), Wisanger (6.6%).

What are the demographics and size of the Kangaroo Island council area?

Kangaroo Island is a Local Government Area in South Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 5,212, approximately 3,184 dwellings, covering 4,401 sq km.

What are the best streets in Kangaroo Island (SA)?

Every street across all 49 suburbs in Kangaroo Island is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.