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

Property Investment in Onkaparinga, SA

48 suburbs in Onkaparinga council area · Part of Greater Adelaide · Population ~184,827 · 71,741 dwellings · 518 km²

Onkaparinga Council Average R-Score 65 / 100 — top suburb in Onkaparinga scores 99/100

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 Onkaparinga99

Highest R-Score out of 48 suburbs in Onkaparinga

Onkaparinga council average65

Across 48 scored suburbs in Onkaparinga

Suburb medians in Onkaparinga range from $740,000 to $1,800,000.

3-year population movement: +3.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.8% of stock (~1,293 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (15%), Retail Trade (15%), Education and Training (11%), Manufacturing (11%).

Typical suburb median price$926,500

Across 48 suburbs in Onkaparinga (Sept 2026) · ~72 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.6%

Median asking rent ~$643/wk · Vacancy 1.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Onkaparinga99/100

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Onkaparinga (SA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Onkaparinga

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Onkaparinga (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 65/100 across 48 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 99/100. Across Onkaparinga, the typical suburb median price is $926,500, median weekly rent is $643/wk, gross rental yield is 3.6%, and vacancy sits at 1.1%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Onkaparinga (SA) are Clarendon (99/100, median $1,160,000), Cherry Gardens (98/100, median $1,050,000), Sellicks Beach (97/100, median $953,000), Kangarilla (86/100, median $1,225,000), Willunga (83/100, median $1,150,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Onkaparinga (SA), the median suburb property price is $926,500, median asking rent is $643/wk, and median gross yield is 3.6%, with homes averaging 72 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Onkaparinga include Sellicks Beach (6%), Clarendon (5.4%), Cherry Gardens (4.8%).

What are the demographics and size of the Onkaparinga council area?

Onkaparinga is a Local Government Area in South Australia (part of Greater Adelaide) with an ABS estimated resident population of 184,827, approximately 71,741 dwellings, covering 518 sq km.

What are the best streets in Onkaparinga (SA)?

Every street across all 48 suburbs in Onkaparinga is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.