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

Property Investment in Playford, SA

33 suburbs in Playford council area · Part of Greater Adelaide · Population ~115,790 · 36,308 dwellings · 345 km²

Playford Council Average R-Score 71 / 100 — top suburb in Playford scores 96/100

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 Playford96

Highest R-Score out of 33 suburbs in Playford

Playford council average71

Across 30 scored suburbs in Playford

Suburb medians in Playford range from $311,000 to $2,700,000.

3-year population movement: +11.8%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 5.9% of stock (~2,227 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (22%), Retail Trade (14%), Education and Training (11%), Manufacturing (11%).

Typical suburb median price$755,000

Across 33 suburbs in Playford (Sept 2026) · ~68 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.1%

Median asking rent ~$580/wk · Vacancy 2.9%.

Top suburb R-Score in Playford96/100

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Playford (SA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Playford

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Playford (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 71/100 across 33 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 96/100. Across Playford, the typical suburb median price is $755,000, median weekly rent is $580/wk, gross rental yield is 4.1%, and vacancy sits at 2.9%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Playford (SA) are Gould Creek (96/100, median $1,278,000), Humbug Scrub (94/100, median $1,300,000), Elizabeth Grove (93/100, median $585,000), One Tree Hill (93/100, median $1,425,000), Bibaringa (86/100, median $1,352,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Playford (SA), the median suburb property price is $755,000, median asking rent is $580/wk, and median gross yield is 4.1%, with homes averaging 68 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Playford include Gould Creek (5.1%), Elizabeth Grove (4.5%), Elizabeth (4.4%).

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

Playford is a Local Government Area in South Australia (part of Greater Adelaide) with an ABS estimated resident population of 115,790, approximately 36,308 dwellings, covering 345 sq km.

What are the best streets in Playford (SA)?

Every street across all 33 suburbs in Playford is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.