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Property Investment in Northern Areas, SA

28 suburbs in Northern Areas council area · Population ~4,688 · 2,357 dwellings · 2,986 km²

Northern Areas Council Average R-Score 66 / 100 — top suburb in Northern Areas scores 84/100

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 Northern Areas84

Highest R-Score out of 28 suburbs in Northern Areas

Northern Areas council average66

Across 7 scored suburbs in Northern Areas

Suburb medians in Northern Areas range from $89,000 to $2,360,000.

3-year population movement: +0.4%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.6% of stock (~15 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $900M. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (27%), Health Care and Social Assistance (11%), Retail Trade (10%), Education and Training (8%).

Typical suburb median price$399,000

Across 28 suburbs in Northern Areas (Sept 2026) · ~720 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.8%

Median asking rent ~$340/wk · Vacancy 1.5%.

Top suburb R-Score in Northern Areas84/100

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Every suburb in the Northern Areas council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Northern Areas

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

Is Northern Areas (SA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Northern Areas (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 66/100 across 28 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 84/100. Across Northern Areas, the typical suburb median price is $399,000, median weekly rent is $340/wk, gross rental yield is 4.8%, and vacancy sits at 1.5%.

Which suburbs in Northern Areas have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Northern Areas (SA) are Spalding (84/100, median $305,000), Jamestown (79/100, median $399,000), Yacka (79/100, median $485,000), Laura (78/100, median $370,000), Gladstone (63/100, median $295,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Northern Areas?

Across Northern Areas (SA), the median suburb property price is $399,000, median asking rent is $340/wk, and median gross yield is 4.8%, with homes averaging 720 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Northern Areas include Gladstone (15%), Yacka (13.6%), Spalding (6.5%).

What are the demographics and size of the Northern Areas council area?

Northern Areas is a Local Government Area in South Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 4,688, approximately 2,357 dwellings, covering 2,986 sq km.

What are the best streets in Northern Areas (SA)?

Every street across all 28 suburbs in Northern Areas is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.