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Property Investment in Southern Mallee, SA
Southern Mallee Council Average R-Score 53 / 100 — top suburb in Southern Mallee scores 76/100
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.
Suburb medians in Southern Mallee range from $100,000 to $1,000,000.
3-year population movement: -0.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.7% of stock (~8 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (49%), Health Care and Social Assistance (9%), Retail Trade (7%), Education and Training (6%).
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Suburbs in Southern Mallee — Suburb Research & Street Scores
- Pinnaroo (5304)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Parilla (5303)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Lameroo (5302)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Geranium (5301)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Parrakie (5301)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Karte (5304)Suburb report · Best streets →
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Southern Mallee (SA) FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Southern Mallee
Is Southern Mallee (SA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?
As of Sept 2026, Southern Mallee (South Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 53/100 across 7 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 76/100. Across Southern Mallee, the typical suburb median price is $171,180, median weekly rent is $400/wk, gross rental yield is 3.3%, and vacancy sits at 7.9%.
Which suburbs in Southern Mallee have the highest R-Score right now?
In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Southern Mallee (SA) are Pinnaroo (76/100, median $310,000), Lameroo (49/100, median $158,700), Parrakie (35/100, median $172,360). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.
What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Southern Mallee?
Across Southern Mallee (SA), the median suburb property price is $171,180, median asking rent is $400/wk, and median gross yield is 3.3%, with homes averaging 252 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Southern Mallee include Pinnaroo (6.5%).
What are the demographics and size of the Southern Mallee council area?
Southern Mallee is a Local Government Area in South Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 2,013, approximately 1,105 dwellings, covering 5,702 sq km.
What are the best streets in Southern Mallee (SA)?
Every street across all 7 suburbs in Southern Mallee is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.